Tranquil North-East India

The tranquil North-East India is known for its tranquil environs, its cultural effervescence and the refreshing amicable ways of its people.  On your tour to the region enjoy spectacular views as you sip in fabulous Darjeeling Tea while traversing via UNESCO applauded Toy Train in Darjeeling.  Scenic backdrop of mighty Himalayan peaks provide a silver lining to the already gorgeous and awe inspiring emerald vistas.  Converse with locals for in-depth knowledge of the culture and townships and pay homage to Buddhism at the region’s monasteries.

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Darjeeling
Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling – Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling.
 
Day 2: Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (Half Day) – Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the Mall area or Chowk Bazaar -  Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
 
Day 3: Darjeeling- Gangtok
Transfer to Gangtok & Gangtok Local Sight Seeing (Half Day) – Morning breakfast – Transfer to Gangtok – Check into Hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Gangtok.
 
Day 4: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day) - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok.
 
Day 5: Departure
Departure – Gangtok to Siliguri – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey.

Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling – Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer - Darjeeling - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling.

Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (Half Day) – Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia 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 break fast - After breakfast next round of sight seeing - Half  Day city  tour includes  Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday),  Ropeway, Tensing   Gumpo  Rock, Tibetan  Refugee Self  Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday  Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the Mall area or Chowk Bazaar -  Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Transfer to Gangtok & Gangtok Local Sight Seeing (Half Day) – Morning breakfast – Transfer to Gangtok – Nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours drive -  Gangtok – The capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist – It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake and butterflies – It has option for tourist of all ages – Check into Hotel – Drive for visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, one of the finest monastery where His holy Dalai Lama stayed for some time, etc – Back to hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day) - Morning breakfast at hotel –  Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake  nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year  the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all -  Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Departure – Gangtok to Siliguri – Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - Nearly 135 kilometers 4 ½ - 5 hours drive – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey.