Fascinating Northeast (6N / 7D)
Places covered: Gangtok, Kalimpong, DarjeelingDuration: 6Nights/ 7DaysCategory: Group DepartureCustomer rating:
Package Highlights
- Excursion to Tsomgo Lake
- Baba Mandir
- Rumtek Monastery
- Botanical Garden
- Durbin Dara Hills
- Tiger Hill and sunrise view
- Ghoom Monastery
- Kanchendzonga Peak
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Shopping
Day 1: Arrival Bagdogra – Gangtok.
Pick up from Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri railway station and transfer to Gangtok “The Capital of Sikkim. This picturesque hill station is popular for its Buddhist monasteries and and landscapes. Check into the hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Gangtok.
Today proceed for a day excursion to Baba Mandir . It was built in memory of a soldier in Indian army who was drowned in a stream near the spot. Legend says Baba Harbhajan Singh appears the dreams of the fellow army men, foretells the dangerous activity on the border and safeguards the force.Visit Tsomgo Lake- a very sacred lake by the local Buddhists and the Hindus. Lake extends to 1 km in length, deepens to 15 meters and happens to be oval in its shape.The evening is free for you to relax. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Gangtok.
After breakfast, you will proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Gangtok covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology- world famous centre for Tibetan studies and research, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Botanical Garden, Flower Show, Deer park and View Point. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Gangtok Kalimpong
Check out from the hotel and drive to Kalimpong. Check into the hotel and thereafter proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kalimpong. Visit Zong Dog Palri Fo- Brong Monastery, Dello hills, Dr. Grahams Home, Flower and Orchid nurseries, Evening is free for you to relax. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Kalimpong- Darjeeling
Today check out from the hotel and proceed to Darjeeling The queen of the hills. Once the summer capital of India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm. It is noted for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check into the hotel and rest of the day is free for you to relax. Overrnight stay at the hotel.
Day6: Darjeeling
Today morning visit Tiger Hill which is situated at an altitude of 2590 meters, to view the mesmerizing sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga – Worlds third highest peak and then proceed to visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Later embark on a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling covering Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological park, Tea Estate, Ropeway, Tensing – Gumbo Rock, , Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre , Natural History Museum, and Japanese Peace Pagoda. . Evening is free or you can go for a shopping. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Leave Darjeeling
Check out from the hotel and proceed to Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri railway station for your onward journey.
Hotels to be Used
- Gangtok – The Tamarind Residency /Similar
- Kalimpong – Anand Portico /Similar
- Darjeeling – Sterling Silver Oaks /Similar
- On Request