Day1Arrival at Bagdogra -Transfer Gangtok
● In the morning, have breakfast, and then proceed to a full-day trip to Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) which is at the altitude of 12,400 feet.
● Explore the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir Shrine which is dedicated to a legendary Indian army soldier who has been considered to keep the region safe.
● Other Attractions (if open and allowed): to visit Nathula Pass ( Indo- China boundary) at 14,140 feet, and this is a special permission and is weather and military regimented.
● Back to Gangtok in the evening.
● Overnight stay and dinner at Gangtok.
Day2Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir Tour
● Wake up to a delicious breakfast at this hotel.
● Undertake a day local sightseeing tour in Gangtok.
● See prominent sightseeing spots:
○ Tashi View Point- complete panoramic view of Kachenjunga.
○ Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok are serene yet beautiful places of worship located on the top of the hills.
○ Bakthang Waterfall Warm natural cascade, where it is very nice to take pictures.
○ Visit Drul Chorten Stupa, one of the most significant Buddhist places in Sikkim.
○ Namgyal Institute of Tibetology - is a stored house of Tibetan artifacts and culture.
○ Flower Exhibition Centre seasonal flowers and exotic orchids.
○ Enchey Monastery that dates back more than 200 years provides spiritual tranquility.
● After that, visit your hotel and sleep in the evening.
● Gangtok overnight stay.
● Note: Visit to Nathula Pass depends on the availability and weather. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Day3Sightseeing around Gangtok and Transfers to Darjeeling
● In the morning, after breakfast visit the leading highlights of Gangtok:
○ Tashi View Point - to appreciate the panoramic sceneries of Kanchenjunga.
○ Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok temple- peace Heaven on top of hills.
○ Visit Do Drul Chorten Stupa, a beautiful Buddhist stupa which is surrounded by the prayer wheels.
○ Namgyal Institute of Tibetology the abundance of Tibetan artifacts and manuscripts.
○ Flower Exhibition Center - popular for seasonal flowers and orchids.
● After lunch, proceed to drive towards Darjeeling, the Queen of the Hills.
● Arrive and relax in your hotel after the journey and do a check-in.
● Even free to walk around Chowrasta or eat local cuisines.
● Darjeeling day and night stay at a hotel.
Day4Visit Tiger hill Sunrise & Darjeeling Sightseeing
● Wake up early (4 AM) in the morning and drive to Tiger Hill to see a magnificent sunrise above Mt. Kanchenjunga- third-highest peak in the world.
● Get a glimpse of Mt. Everest on a clear day.
● On the home-going, see:
○ Ghoom Monastery - it is one of the ancient Tibetan monasteries in the area.
○ Batasia Loop - the special spiral track of the railway with the War Memorial and fantastic view of the great valleys.
● Back to the hotel for breakfast.
● After breakfast go sightseeing at Darjeeling:
○ Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: where one can find such rare species of animals as Red Panda and Snow Leopard.
○ Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - which was linked to Tenzing Norgay.
○ Darjeeling Ropeway- this is an optional activity which provides panoramic views of valleys and tea gardens.
○ Japanese Peace Pagoda - the Japanese monks constructed one to raise the peace of the world.
○ Visiting Tea Estate- visit one of the renowned Darjeeling Tea Company.
● Back to your hotel and have a rest.
● Night in Darjeeling.
Day5Toy Train Ride (Optional) A leisure day or possibly other local excursions
● Then go for a visit to the world renowned Darjeeling Toy-Train station of the Himalayan Darjeeling Railway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Space. The Darjeeling-Ghoom ride is the most famous one.
● Remain the rest of the day at liberty or spend money in shopping at Mall Road and have a taste of authentic momos and thukpa.
● You can also choose:
○ Visiting Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park.
○ See, after sitting some quiet in Shrubbery Nightingale Park, walking around with peace.
● An option: Visit the local monasteries or connect with local artisans to get familiar with the culture of Darjeeling.
● An overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day6Darjeeling to Bagdogra day of departure
● Have a wonderful breakfast after which you will check out of the hotel and start the journey back to the Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railways Station.
● Finally, have a scenic drive passing through the wavy hills, pleasant memories of the Sikkim Tour Package.
● Hire Himachal Cab makes your trip end in blissful moments and memories.