Day02 : Gangtok city tour
Proceed on a city tour in Gangtok including Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok; 3 view points offering panoramic view of snow capped Himalayan peaks & Gangtok city. Proceed to visit Rumtek Monastery/ Jhakri Falls (any one), Institute of Tibetology to have a glance of Tibetan Thanka and antics, Orchid House (having numerous collection of orchids), Enchay Monastery ,Dodurl Chorten etc.
Day 03 : Excursion – Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir.
Early in the morning (7.30 am) drive for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake, situated 32 km away from the city at an altitude of above 12,000 ft. & Baba Mandir another 01 hour drive. Enjoy yak ride around the lake (own cost). Drive back to hotel for lunch. Enjoy your evening at MG Marg in Gangtok.
Day 04 : Gangtok to Darjeeling (120 Km./ 5 hrs)
Today you will transferred to Darjeeling from Gangtok, a picturesque drive through Himalayan hills. On the way visit Peshok view point the confluence of river Teesta & Rangeet.
Day 05 : Darjeeling sight seeing.
Early in the morning (around 4 am), proceed to Tiger Hill to view the breath taking view of Mt.Kanchandzonga (28,200 ft.) & effect of sunlight on the same along with the adjoining peaks like Kabru & Pandim. On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. After breakfast proceed for a half day excursion to Himalayan Mountaineering (HMI) & Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Peace Pagoda, Japanese Temple, Tea garden (outer view), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Sunday closed) etc.
Day 06: Darjeeling to Siliguri/Bagdogra (90 km. / 3 hrs.)
Today is your farewell day for your 'Gangtok Darjeeling Tour'. Drive back to Siliguri (NJP)/ Bagdogra (IXB) through lush green tea gardens & undulating hills for your onward journey with happy memories to cherish. |
