Day
1 : DELHI
- BAGDOGRA - DARJEELING (By Air)
Transfer to Airport
in time for your flight to Bagdogra, upon arrival
at Bagdogra Airport transfer to Darjeeling which
is a picturesque drive of 90 Km.
Darjeeling : The Queen of Indian hill
stations, it has it all - scenic beauty, great
weather throughout the year, interesting shopping,
and the best tea you'll get to sip anywhere in
the world. Considered the abode of the Gods by
the locals, Darjeeling is situated at an altitude
of 2,185 meters, giving it some of the most spectacular
views of the snow capped Himalayan peaks including
Everest and Kanchenjunga.
Darjeeling is also known for its "Toy Train."
This famous narrow gauge steam railway makes its
way from Siliguri in the plains up to Ghoom and
Darjeeling in the hills.For adventure travelers,
Darjeeling offers many interesting treks. There
are two trekking seasons in Darjeeling. One that
begins in the middle of March and closes in the
first week of June. The second season begins around
the last week of September and continues till
December.
Day 2
: DARJEELING
Early morning excursion
to Tiger Hill to behold the most spectacular sunrise.
Continue sightseeing Batasia Loop and later drive
out (after breakfast) for half day local sightseeing.
Visiting Tibetan Refugee self Center, Tea Garden,
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu
Himalayan Zoological Park.
Himalayan Mountains with
the visit to Ghoom Monastery (Yiga - Choling)
to see the statue of Maitrya (Coming Buddha),
c.
Day 3
: DARJEELING
After breakfast
full day excursion to Mirik Lake via Himalayan
Mountains with the visit to Ghoom Monastery (Yiga
- Choling) to see the statue of Maitrya (Coming
Buddha)
From Ghoom the road branches
off from the highway and runs to Mirik through
the forest and tea country where you can make
a refreshing stop at a tea garden for the famed
Darjeeling cuppa.
Day 4 : DARJEELING - GANGTOK
( 90 Kms )
Cradled in the manifold splendors of nature, deep
within the snow clad Himalayas, is Sikkim's capital
- Gangtok. Gangtok offers a hospitable base to
explore the varied wonders of this highland, its
picturesque valleys, monasteries, mountain lakes
and trekking trails.
After breakfast proceed by surface to Gangtok.
Day
5 : GANGTOK
Morning excursion to Rumtek Monastery, The Dharma
Chakra Centre, Orchid Sanctuary & Tibetology.
PM after lunch visiting Enchey Monastery - Set
in a forest on a hill the monastery offers one
of the best views of the mountain range of Kanchenjuga.
Continue sightseeing to Tashiling & Lall Market.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day
6 : GANGTOK
- KALIMPONG ( 70 Kms )
After breakfast
proceed by surface to Kalimpong. Afternoon, sightseeing
of Kalimpong visiting Durpin Dara, Tharpa Choling
Monastery, Teesta View Point . Evening at leisure,
free to enjoy the enchanting beauty of the North
East.
Day 7
: KALIMPONG
- BAGDOGRA - DELHI (By Air)
After breakfast
proceed to Bagdogra Airport in time for your flight
to Delhi and transfer straight to the International
airport or you may extend your stay with us.
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