Arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station – Gangtok

• Upon your arrival at Bagdogra (IXB) Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP), our representative will escort you to your hotel in Gangtok.
• Complete your hotel check-in procedure and take some rest in your room.
• Spend the first day of your Darjeeling-Gangtok vacation leisurely.
• Explore your refreshing surroundings, enjoy steaming momos, take a stroll along the hilly roads or simply relax and breathe in the cool mountain breeze.
• Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Gangtok.

Distance: 120 kms / Approx. 5 Hrs

Day Tour of Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir

• After breakfast, start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.
• Begin your journey into Sikkim’s high-altitude landscapes.
• Drive through scenic mountain roads and pause at Kyongnosla, famed for its lush alpine forests and charming waterfalls.
• Reach the glacial Tsomgo Lake at 12,400 ft, where crystal waters reflect the rugged surrounding peaks.
• Tsomgo Lake is known for its changing colours and is amongst the most visited tourist attractions in Gangtok.
• Further, visit the famous Baba Mandir built in fond memory of Late Major Baba Harbhajan Singh, whose legend lives on as a guardian of the mountains.
• Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Gangtok.

Distance from Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake: 40 km

Approx. Travel Time: 1.5 Hours

Note: In case of landslides or any blockage, Tsomgo Lake will be closed and alternate sightseeing will be provided.

Nathula Pass: Nathula Pass can be added at an additional cost, subject to permit availability and weather conditions. Please note that Nathula Pass is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Gangtok Local Sightseeing Tour

• After breakfast, leave for a full-day sightseeing tour of Gangtok.
• Start your Gangtok sightseeing tour with a visit to Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok.
• Enjoy spellbinding views of the Himalayas from these scenic viewpoints.
• Further, visit Do Drul Chorten, the biggest stupa in Sikkim.
• Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, which houses an impressive collection of Tibetan artefacts and ancient manuscripts. The institute is closed on Sunday.
• Shop for souvenirs at the Institute of Handicrafts and Handlooms and explore Mall Road.
• Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Gangtok.

Gangtok – Darjeeling (Approx. 100 kms / 4 Hrs)

• After breakfast, check out and start driving down to Darjeeling through picturesque hills and tea gardens.
• If time permits, enjoy optional river rafting on your own on the Teesta River.
• Breathe in the delicious aroma of tea as you travel through the winding roads to this charming hill town.
• Darjeeling is famous for its breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens and spectacular views of Mount Kangchenjunga.
• Upon reaching your hotel, complete your check-in formalities and relax in your room.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.

Darjeeling Local Sightseeing – Full Day

• Wake up early in the morning and proceed to Tiger Hill to witness the phenomenal sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga.
• Stop by the alluring Ghoom Monastery.
• Visit the elegant Batasia Loop, a Toy Train railway track that spirals around the Gorkha War Memorial.
• Return to your hotel and have breakfast.
• Set out for a full-day city tour of Darjeeling.
• Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Tenzing Rock.
• Visit PNZ Zoological Park, the largest high-altitude zoo in India. Entry charges are additional.
• Sip on a hot cup of refreshing Darjeeling tea.
• Enjoy a delightful ride on the Darjeeling Ropeway on an optional basis.
• End the day’s sightseeing by visiting the Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda.
• Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Darjeeling.