Itinerary Overview:
Day 1 - Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri – Darjeeling
Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and transfer to Darjeeling (93kms/3hrs). Once the summer capital of India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. It is the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion. Surrounded by Tea gardens; this little town faces some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Take a rest and then a walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 - Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
After breakfast at hotel set out to visit Ghoom Monastery; Batashia Loop War Memorial; Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tea Estate & Japanese Peace Pagoda. By walk visit the mall road and local market (Closed on Thursday) in the evening.Â
Note: – Tiger Hill Visit is subject to availability of permit on the previous evening. As per new regulations a limited number of vehicles are issued the permit. Since we cannot confirm the same in advance – this visit can be done on direct payment.
Day 3 - Dargeeling – Gangtok (105 kms / approx. 4 hours)
Morning transfer to Gangtok. At an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim. It is a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Evening free for individual activity and leisure, overnight at hotel.
Day 4 - Excursion Trip to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
AM start for a half day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), 32kms from Gangtok City. The lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people; further 12Kms visit the Baba Mandir dedicated to the memory of soldier Harbhajan Singh. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity.
Day 5 - Gangtok - Lachung (120 kms / approx. 5 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Lachung, en-route sightseeing at Singhik View point, Chumthang Market, Twin Falls and Vima Falls. Evening free to explore the beautiful Himalayan village on your own. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 - Lachung – Yumthang - Lachung
Early morning after breakfast start for half day excursion trip to Yumthang Valley, en-route visit Hot Spring and Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Some photographs of the natural scenes of Switzerland and Yumthang valley are very hard to distinguish. Yumthang, which is at an altitude of 12,000 ft., is situated about 135 km from Gangtok. April and May promises colorful flowers & Orchids, where as November end to March usually sees snows Transfer back to Lachung for Lunch followed by visit to Lachung Monastery. Evening at leisure, overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 - Lachung – Gangtok (120 kms / approx. 4 hours)
Morning after breakfast transfer to Gangtok. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 - Gangtok – Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri
Morning Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in the above hotels or equivalent with the selected meal plan
- Transportation as per itinerary for Category A, B & C by Standard MUV (maximum 06 Pax including children / infant in 01 vehicle)
- All Parking Charges
- All currently applicable Taxes
- Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax
Exclusions:
- Air tickets and airport taxes
- Guide Charges
- Porter Charges
- Entrance fees to monuments and Gardens
- Nathula pass/ Yumesamdong/Mirik Excursion & Toy train ride in Darjeeling at additional Cost & on availability
- Personal Expenses: such as Laundry, Telephone Calls, Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic Beverages, Food (if not included)
- Additional Sightseeing or usage of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
- High Season Surcharge
- Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
- Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides/drivers, etc.
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Note:
- Hotel Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy
- State reserves the right to close any tourist place if found necessary without prior notice
- Peak Period surcharge will be applicable for booking on public holidays, festivals, exhibitions and long weekends. The surcharge amount will be advised at the time of booking
- Please carefully note the opening and closing days of each of the sightseeing points given in the itinerary
- Most of the 7 sightseeing points in Darjeeling are closed on Thursdays, Forests are also closed on Thursdays, In Gangtok, Institute of Tibetology Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms are closed on Sundays
- Nathula Pass is closed on Mondays and Tuesday and is subject to the availability of permits from the army
- Guest need to carry valid ID proof to obtain special permits required for sightseeing
- Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced when asked for
- Toy train tickets & Cable car tickets are subject to availability & days of operations
- This package is valid from 01st April 2025 to 30th September 2025