Darjeeling-Gangtok Paradise package

Gangtok-Darjeeling-Kalimpong Package 5n-6days
05 NIGHTS - 06 DAYS
DAY 01 ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY / IXB AIRPORT - GANGTOK
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport, you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (130 kms / 4 hrs), Gangtok (5500 Ft) the capital of Sikkim, Sikkim - the Land of the Pristine and un spoilt natural beauty with alpine landscapes and thick luxuriant forests, rivers in torrent and peaceful lakes.

DAY 02 GANGTOK
After breakfast proceed to TosomgoLake (12,210 Ft), A 40 km drive which takes 2.5 hrs. This lake is located very close to Nathulla Pass which is the entry point to China termed as the “Silk Route” & remains frozen for most parts of the year. Legend has it that the Lamas use to forecast the future by studying the colors of the lakes waters. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy peaks which feed the lake and the clean fresh air. Back to Gangtok by afternoon for lunch. Evening free for own activity.
DAY 03 GANGTOK - DARJEELING
Morning after breakfast visit Rumtek Monastery, 24 kms from Gangtok was built in 1960 by His Holiness the Late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa & this is a replica of the original Kagyurpa Monastery in Tibet, a must see for every visitor, the seat of the “Kagyu Order” . Behind the Monastery is the lavishly decorated Karmae Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Studies which attracts students from the world over. Here one can find the most unique religious scriptures & art objects of the world. After lunch transfer to Darjeeling (115 kms / 05 hrs), Darjeeling (7100 ft), the “Queen of the hill stations”, its name derived from “Dorje-Line” which means the place of “Dorje”, the mystic thunderbolt. After a very scenic drive thru the mountains, tea gardens etc. Overnight at Hotel in Darjeeling.

DAY 04 DARJEELING
Early morning tour start at 4 am an early morning trip to Tiger Hill (7800 Ft) to catch the sunrise from behind the majestic Kanchenjunga range. On the way back visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Back to the hotel for breakfast. Afternoon go for a half-day sight seeing of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 05 DARJEELING TO KALIMPONG
Morning after breakfast transfer to Kalimpong, Kalimpong (4000 Ft) called the garden of flowers. This town has almost everything- scenic beauty, flowers, greenery, waters, mists, clouds etc. Half day sightseeing of Durpin Hill (which has the famous Zong Dog Palri Fo- Brang Monastery which belongs to the same Buddhist sect as the present Dalai Lama), Jelapla View Point, Pine View Point, Chitra Bhanu & Kalim Temple, Dr Graham's Homes complex with its historic church & well maintained grounds founded in 1900 by Rev. Dr. J A Graham, a Scottish missionary, Delo Hill(5556 ft) appears to be the roof- of- the- world, is the highest point in Kalimpong. Delo also has the town’s picturesque water reservoir. Then on to Mangal Dham Temple constructed in memory of the late Guru Shree (108) Mangal Dasji and dedicated to Lord Krishna, Kalimpong Arts & Crafts Centre, Nature Interpretation Centre (Forest Museum).

DAY 6 KALIMPONG - NJP RAILWAY / IXB AIRPORT – GANGTOK.
After breakfast proceed to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport (100 Km / 03 Hrs), for your onward connection.