Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Destinations: Gangtok (3N), Tea Garden (2N) Darjeeling (2N)
DAY 01Arrival to Railway Station/ Airport - GangtokOn arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be met by our local representative at who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok. Check in and over night at Gangtok Hotel.
DAY 02 Gangtok Early morning breakfast – Permits are made one day prior to visit - This is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 2 hours - Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen – (Nathu La Pass visit has to be arranged the previous Night when Voters ID card will be asked for – Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get cancelled. Nathula Pass supplement of Rs.4,000/- has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing) Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way – The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Over night stay at Gangtok
DAY 03 Gangtok Early morning breakfast – The local Sightseeing of Gangtok - Gangtok local Sight Seeing will be as per the schedule of the guide – 7 to 8 points includes the following - Rumtek Monastery or Ranka Monastery one of the oldest and most beautiful monastery of India with Ban Jhagri Falls - Shanti View Point – Ban Jhagri Falls - Institute of Tibetology - Ganesh Tok - Cottage Industry - Flower Show – White hall - Tashi View Point – One can visit Rumtek Monastery with supplement cost ) - The visit to all these places are done with leisure and we advise our guest to follow - Evening one is free to stroll around - Over night stay at Gangtok
DAY 04Darjeeling Early Morning breakfast - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to Darjeeling (25 kilometers 2 ½ - 3 hours) – Darjeeling - At an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Check in to hotel – Stroll to Mall / shrubbery Park - Over night stay at hotel in Darjeeling.
DAY 05 DarjeelingEarly 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 breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - 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 area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 06 Goomtee Resort - Kurseong
While I wouldn't say there is much about Ghoomte, its very close to Kurseong. Enjoy the surroundings and the wonderful service, it's a perfect place to unwind. stayed for a night, but I could see coming back for a writers retreat!
Arrived at Ghoomtee & asked for a tea tasting, and got a walk around the tea fields as well, before curling up in the cozy living room to read and relax over tea as the sun set. Absolutely lovely! I recommand to wake up arround 5.00 AM to have a walk in the tea plantation, it is just amazing. The scenary, the sounds of the nature. The fog, the montains, life is waking up slowly. It is a bit magical. I would recommend Goomtee to anyone who wants to experience a quiet, relaxing change from the regular tourist experience. It's beauty lies in its history, its super-natural setting and its lovely, warm staff. Overnight stay at Ghoomete Resort.
DAY 07 Darjeeling - NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport This is one most relaxing holidays ever. After breakfast you will be dropped at Airport / railway station With memorable experience of the tour conducted by Siliguri Car Service.We advice not to hurry on transfer.