Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian 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. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.
Bagdogra/NJP
2 Hours Before Planned itenary time
Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to Darjeeling.on the Way vist visiting
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he
climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on
Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock and Tea Estate(from outside). Overnight at hotel.
Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga,
Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire
Himalayan range turn golden. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which is oldest
Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft.
height on the way back from Tiger Hill.
Breakfast at the hotel and Check Out from the hotel proceed Gangtok.Overnight Stay at Gangtok
Hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an
altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains
Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters. Also visit
Baba Mandir. Overnight at hotel.
After Breakfast at hotel Preceed for Namchi Excursion.. Visit Chamdham , Sai Temple , Samdruptse..
drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.
This was certainly one of the best trips of my life! Initially, it was supposed to be a family trip,
