Darjeeling, the star attraction in West Bengal and the ‘queen of the hills’ in Northeast, gets its fame from its fairytale-like geographical setting, nestled amidst the endless emerald stretches of tea plantations. It wears the Kanchenjunga as its crown, proudly sitting like a queen since the era of the British. Apart from stunning sceneries, this former summer capital of the English also offers a riot of Himalayan cultures, exhibiting influences from the neighbouring states of Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet and Sikkim in its populace, architecture and cuisine. Darjeeling is brimming with many attractions including Buddhist monasteries, colonial mansions, red pandas, snow leopards, the UNESCO heritage Toy Train, etc. Come and explore the magic of Darjeeling and relish a burst of Himalayan flavours and cultures.
Meet and g & Greet upon arrival at aAirport / NJP railway station
Buffet breakfast at comfort hotels.
Buffet breakfast & dinner at deluxe & luxury hotels
All applicable transfers and sightseeing by specified vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). This vehicle will also change sector wise
All applicable hotel taxes.
Arrival at West Bengal (NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport) – Gangtok
Upon your arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station(NJP)/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB), (413 feet, 126 m) you will be met by our local representative who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5,412 feet, 1650 m, 130 km, 4 to 5 hours)
Have a restful overnight stay at your hotel in Gangtok
Gangtok - Tshangu Lake and Baba Mandir Excursion
Wake up and enjoy a yummy breakfast at your hotel. Later, you will proceed for an excursion to Tshangu Lake (12,400 feet, 3,780 m, 43 km in 3 hours one way from Gangtok) and Baba Mandir (13,100 feet, 3,994 m, 16 km in 1 hour, one way from Tshangu Lake). The oval shaped Tshangu Lake with an average depth of 50 feet is regarded as a very sacred lake by the local Buddhists and the Hindus
Return to Gangtok and have a peaceful overnight stay at your hotel
(In case of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided
Gangtok - Darjeeling)
In the morning, you will go for a half-day (4 hours) sightseeing to places such as Ban Jhakri Waterfall, Do-drul Chorten (a stupa in Gangtok), Research Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (closed on Sunday) and Flower Show
In the afternoon, you will travel to Darjeeling (6,710 feet, 2,046 m, 110 km, 4 to 5 hours).
Check-in and have a comfortable overnight at the hotel
Darjeeling-Early Morning Tour
On this day of your North East India vacation, you will go for an Darjeeling Early Morning Tour to Tiger Hills (8,482 feet, 2,586 m) at around 4 AM to view the spectacular sunrise over Kangchenjunga (subject to clear weather). While returning, you will visit Ghum Monastery and Batasia Loop.
Post an enticing breakfast, you will go for a half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Darjeeling Ropeway Ride (ticket cost not included and will be approximately INR 180 per person) Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (closed on Sunday) and will admire scenic view of Tea Estate
Unwind and enjoy a cosy overnight stay at the hotel
Darjeeling - Departure from NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport
This is the last day of your holiday. Check-out from the hotel in Darjeeling and travel to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport (413 feet, 126 m, 100 km, 3 to 4 hours) for way back home
