Darjeeling is a town in India’s West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It’s famed for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks.
Bagdogra
2 Hours Before Planned Itinerary Time
Assistance at the airport/station on arrival and drive to Darjeeling.
DARJEELING:
Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers
breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the
others. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls,
little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow
capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his
book ‘An introduction to hill stations on India’ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view Scarcely Unrivalled
on Earth”. 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 proceed for city tour 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
Garden(from outside). Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok
GANGTOK:
At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19 th century and has undergone
rapid development since then.The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings
decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to
North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight. Overnight
at hotel.
Transfer From Gangtok To Lachen with on road sight scenes(transfer to Lachen Enroute visit Dikchu
Dam, Naga Water Fall, and arrive Lachen by evening Waterfalls can be Singhik view point, ). Night at
LACHEN
Early morning drive to Thangu Village (4100m / 13450ft), a remote high altitude village of Tibetan
Nomads and also proceed further to Chopta Valley (4000m / 13124ft) to get some breath taking view of
alpine valley of frozen rivers. From Chopta Valley drive for another 30kms in 1.5hr to Gurudongmar
Lake (5225m / 17143ft) close to Tibet Border, the one of the highest and biggest fresh water lakes in
Sikkim and back to Lachen. Night Lachen.
After Breakfast at Hotel CHeck out & Transfer to Gangtok. Night stay In Gangtok.
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.
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.
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