Darjeeling Tour Package

Tour Summary

Itinerary

Day 1 : Transfer To Darjeeling

On arrival at NJP/ Bagdogra Airport you will be greeted by our officials and then ushered to your hotel in Gangtok. With an approx distance of 120km it is an overall 4hrs drive from NJP/Bagdogra to reach Gangtok. Gangtok is a beautiful hill town and the capital of north-eastern state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. The journey towards this beautiful town is filled with awe-inspiring view of alpine valley and daunting hills. Have your lunch on the way to Gangtok. Check into your hotel and freshen up. You are free for the rest of the day to stroll around MG Marg. Jotted with colorful souvenir shops, cafes and places to eat, a visit to this road will get you closer to the indigenous cultures, colorful traditions and the local delicacies of Sikkim. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 2 : Sightseeing at Rock Garden and Zoological Park

After an early morning breakfast we will drive to your Tsomgo Lake. It is an overall 2hrs journey towards Tsomgo Lake from Gangtok. Also known as Changu Lake, Tsomgo Lake is a glacial lake in Sikkim and located at an altitude of 12,310 feet. On the way to Changu Lake you will pass by Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary which is home to rare animals like Red Panda, Himalayan Black Bears and birds like Blood Pheasants. Usually you can only spot a few yaks though. Changu Lake is filled with water of melting snow coming from the surrounding mountains. It's a one kilometer long oval shaped lake. The average depth is about 50-feet. During summer and autumn, you will find Primula flowers and other Alpine vegetation around the lake. And during winter the lake becomes frozen and a snowfield. After soaking in the beauty of the serene lake you can awaken your taste buds by trying some Tibetan noodle or continue you journey towards Baba Mandir about 20km from Changu Lake. Baba Mandir is a shrine made in the honor of an Indian army Major ‘Baba’ Harbhajan Singh. He is revered by soldiers of the Indian army as the “Hero of Nathula”. As with most saints, the Baba is said to also grant favors presumably to those who revere and worship him. After offering your prayer and having lunch head back to Gangtok. After arriving at Gangtok you are free for the rest of the evening to either relax or buy some souvenir for your close ones. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 3 : Return To Bagdogra

Wake up early and after breakfast be ready for your local sightseeing in Gangtok. The first destination on your list is Banjakhri Falls. Sited amidst a lush green valley spread over nearly 2 acres here you can learn about the traditional Jakhri culture. Next we will head towards Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. It is a world renowned institute doing its research on Tibetan language and culture. From here we will drive you to Hanuman Tok. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Hanuman Tok is famous for offering a great view of Kanchenjunga peaks. After lunch we will take you to Rope Way to get a bird’s eye view of Gangtok. Then we will take you to Botanical Garden to see beautiful collection of trees and plants with their scientific names. And lastly we will take you to Tashi View Point & Ganesh Tok to witness the surreal sunset over the lofty Himalayan Valley. Return to your hotel after the wonderful sightseeing. You are free for the rest of the evening to either relax in your hotel rooms or to explore the nearby market places. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Inclusions

• Pick up & Drop Ex- NJP/Bagdogra.
• Reserved vehicle for transfer & sightseeing.
• All sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• All taxes, permits etc.
• 2 Nights Accommodation in Govt. Resorts.
• Meal Plan- AP (with breakfast, lunch & dinner).
• Elephant Ride, Tribal Dance at Gorumara.

Exclusions

• Jungle Safari/ Jeep Safari, Entry fees & Guide charges associated with forest visits.
• Parking charges at various places (if required).
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions.
• Additional usage of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any personal expenses.
• Any other not mentioned in includes Para.