Adventurous Gangtok & Darjeeling
Per Person on Twin Sharing basis
Sikkim was its own mountain kingdom till 1975 and still retains a very distinctive personality. The meditative, mural-filled traditional monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism coexist with Hindu shrines of the ever-growing Nepali community, with both religions creating some astonishing latter-day megasculptures to adorn the skyline.
Day 1 - BAGDOGRA (IXB) AIRPORT - GANGTOK (5500 FT / 120 KMS / 5 HRS)
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra (IXB) Airport you will be received by Yatra Representative who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok. Upon arrival proceed for check-in at hotel.
Evening free for relaxation. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 2 - GANGTOK - TSOMGO LAKE EXCURSION (12400 FT / 43 KMS / 3 HRS)
After breakfast proceed for a full day excursion to Tsomgo Lake with an average depth of 50ft. spend a few blissful hours gazing at the absolute perfection of natural beauty at the Tsomgo lake and surrounding scenic view, further drive will take you to another holy site BABA MANDIR visit and return back to Gangtok. Overnight at Stay at Gangtok.Optional Visit - One can visit Nathula Pass (Indo-china boarder) by paying supplement, the visit is subjected to Permit and it's not guaranteed, Nathula Pass remains closed on Monday & Tuesday.
Day 3 - GANGTOK -DARJEELING (6700 FT / 102 KMS / 4 HRS)
After breakfast proceed to Darjeeling. Evening free for relaxation / self activity. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 4 - DARJEELING - SUNRIESE & CITY TOUR
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak(subject to clear weather). On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop.Back to hotel for breakfast & freshen up – After breakfast proceed to city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway (Ticket on direct payment basis), Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate (Outer View), Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda. Back to hotel. Evening free to take a tiny walk around mall road - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 5 - DARJEELING - BAGDOGRA (IXB) AIRPORT (105 KMS / 3-4 HRS)
After breakfast departure transfer to Bagdogra (IXB) Airport for your onwards journeys.
