Overview
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Highlights
- Visit Tashi Viewpoint, Orchid Sanctuary, Phodong Monastery, Rumtek Monastery etc. in Gangtok.
- Trekking to Tarku, Ravangla, Legship, Pemayangtse, Yuksom, Bakhim, and Dzongri.
- Take pleasure in viewing sunrise at Tiger Hill, Darjeeling.
- Visit Botanical Garden, Ghoom Monastery, Tea Estates, Zoological Park, etc., Darjeeling.
Itinerary
From Delhi, board the flight for Bagdogra. On reaching Bagdogra, our representative will welcome you and drive you to Gangtok (around 4 hrs). Reach and check in to your hotel. Freshen up and take a little rest. You can enjoy the rest of the day taking walks around the hotel, visiting nearby areas, talking to locals, enjoying local food, etc. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Early morning visit Tashi Viewpoint to get the mesmerizing view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. This place is beautified with a park on its top. After having lunch, visit other attractions like Orchid Sanctuary, Botanical Garden, Phodong Monastery, Government Institute of cottage industry, and Nam Nang View Point. Later, return to your hotel for a nightlong stay.
In the morning, leave for Rumtek Monastery. Dharma Chakra Centre is the original name of this monastery. Here, you can explore a beautiful shrine temple. The elements like sprawling green landscape, pleasant weather, warm hospitality extended by locals, etc., set a mesmerizing aura. Later, proceed on a trek to Sang of Khamdong. Finally, reach your camp for an overnight stay.
Start your day with an amazing trek experience to Tarku (Tea Garden). On the way, you can explore rice fields, cardamom fields, and Bon Monastery. Take pleasure in viewing the lush green tea gardens spread over a vast area. Later in the evening, reach your camp at Tarku for an overnight stay
This day is for enjoying the trek to Ravangla Monastery. The sacredness makes this monastery worth visiting. The tranquil ambiance helps rejuvenate your mind and soul. Explore the area and get close to one of the popular monasteries of this region. Then, return to your camp for nightlong camping.
Get ready to witness some of the pleasing attractions while trekking to Legship. Rangit River dam is worth visiting due to its natural bliss. You can also explore Kirateshwar Mahadev Mandir and Reshi hot spring, among other attractions. Halt at Legship for overnight camping.
In the morning, get ready for the trek to Pemayangtse. This is the 2nd oldest monastery in Sikkim. This spot is worth visiting due to its natural bliss. Explore the charm spread in this area. Later, return to your camp for an overnight stay.
This day is for the trek to the historical point, Yuksom. Yuksom was the first capital of Sikkim. This trek is of 6 hours. In this trek, you will explore the oldest existing monastery that was built in 1700 A.D., Dubdi Monastery. After exploring the area, reach your hotel, check-in and take a little rest. You can make use of the remaining time by walking down the lanes, talking to the locals, enjoying street food, etc. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Have your breakfast at the hotel and then start your trek to Bakhim (3,035 m). This would be 4 hours trek including gradual ascent and descent through the lush green semi-tropical forest. After exploring the serenity of the area, reach your hotel at Bakhim. Check in and take a little rest. You can use the remaining day for an excursion to nearby streets. Later, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, start your day with a trek to Dzongri at the height of 4030 meters. This trek of 4 hours will make you explore the charm of nature. This is a very energetic trek as the initial climbing is steep, and you will climb from 3035 meters to 4030 meters. You will also come across some wonderful attractions like enthralling rhododendron bushes. Later reach your camp at Dzongri for an overnight stay.
You have this day to be spent at leisure. After continuous full-day treks, you can use this day to relax at the camp and enjoy the charming appeal of nature. You can also take pleasure in the panoramic view of Kabru Massif, across to Pandim, Singalila Ridge, Tashigang Mountains, Jugnu, and Kanchenjunga. Then, halt at your camp for a nightlong stay.
On this day, you start your trek down back to Yuksom. Take pleasure in exploring the place, talking with locals, enjoying the scrumptious local food, etc. Later in the evening, return to your camp, freshen up, and halt for an overnight stay.
Early morning, drive to Darjeeling. Reach and check in to your hotel. Freshen up and take a little rest. Later, you can use the remaining day to excursion to the place. Walk down the streets, explore the local markets, enjoy the street food, etc. Later, return to your hotel for a nightlong stay.
Start your day with a tour to Tiger Hill to witness the magnificent view of the sunrise. In the afternoon, take pleasure in exploring the city and visiting popular attractions like Botanical Garden, Ghoom monastery, Mountaineering Institute, Tea Estates, Observatory Hill, Zoological Park, etc. For a wonderful experience, you can also travel through the amazing Darjeeling Toy Train. Finally, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
In the morning, you will be assisted and transferred to Bagdogra Airport to board the flight to Delhi. After reaching Delhi, you can continue your onward journey via train or flight.
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FAQs
It is recommended to spend 2 to 3 days in Darjeeling to get the most out of your trip and create many memories. If you don’t have much time, you can book a darjeeling one-day tour package. With this package, you can enjoy your trip.
You can experience Snow falls in Darjeeling from December end to February end, and sometimes even until mid-March.
You can enjoy a toy train ride, ropeway journey, trekking in the Himalayan zoological park, Rock Climbing, Teesta rafting, etc. Also, explore tiger hills, tea plantations, monastery during your Darjeeling family vacation.
The best time to visit Darjeeling is from October to June.
Snowfall in Darjeeling is very rare. The best month for snowfall in Darjeeling is counted from November to march. But travelers head to the hill station to enjoy a different charm of the tea gardens during the winter season.
Yes, You can see snow in Darjeeling from late October to February.
The ideal duration for Honeymoon in Darjeeling is 7 days. This beautiful hill station is filled with charms like tea garden, zoological park, monastery, Bhutia market and above all the fun of the toy train. These attractions offer endless things to do during your Darjeeling honeymoon. Though you can cover the Darjeeling city attraction in 4 to 5 days, this duration is not enough to include Kalimpong and Doores in your Darjeeling honeymoon package.
Spread in layers over layers of the steep mountain ridge, decorated by green tea gardens, and overlooked by the 8598 m high Mt. Khangchendzonga, Darjeeling is one of the best hill stations in India. But the list of the most popular things to do in Darjeeling goes beyond the mountain and tea gardens. The cute toy train making its way through the mountains is one of the best Darjeeling tourist attractions. Great sightseeing tours, food, shopping, and other exciting activities are part of your Darjeeling travel package.
- For the best river rafting experience in India, head to the Teesta river
- Trekking to Sandakphu is a must for all adventure lovers.
- The Toy Train ride is an absolute must in the Darjeeling tour. You can start your ride from Ghoom and get down at Kurseong a beautiful tea estate.
- Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Peace Pagoda, and Himalayan mountaineering institute.
- Your Darjeeling trip is incomplete until you have witnessed the sunrise at Tiger Hill.
- Witness the sprawling beauty of tea gardens at doors while sipping a cup of refreshing Darjeeling Tea.
- Visit Zang Dhok Palri Phodang a beautiful and popular monastery at Kalimpong. Don’t leave Darjeeling without trying some delicious variety of Thukpa and momos
- Go to Mall Road, or Chowrasta, as it is popularly known among tourists, and enjoy a beautiful evening exploring the traditional shops.
- Visit a tattoo parlor and convert a part of your body into a brilliant masterpiece.
It depends on the preferences of the individual how much the Darjeeling trip will cost. If you would like to know the exact cost of your Darjeeling trip, you can get in touch with us.
Sikkim is a beautiful state, no matter which district/zone you visit. While North Sikkim has stunning places like Lachung, Yumthang, Lachen, Chopta Valley, and Gurudongmar Lake, South Sikkim includes places like Lamchi, Ravangla, Borong, Temi Tea Garden, and other quaint places. If you like high altitude places and scenic valleys, visit North Sikkim, and if Buddhism culture interests you, visit South Sikkim.
The best time to visit Sikkim is between March and May or October and mid-December. If you love to see nature in full bloom, then March to May is an excellent time, and if you are a snow lover, then visit Sikkim between October and December.
If you are an Indian citizen, ILP is not required and instead, you only need Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit areas like Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La, Gurudongmar Lake, and Yumthang valley. Foreigners, however, are not allowed to visit areas like Nathu La and Gurudongmar Lake at all.
Sikkim receives heavy snowfall in winters i.e. from October to Match. Some places like Zero Point, Thangu valley, Lachen Village, and Yumthang Valley are covered in snow throughout the year. Therefore, winter is the best time to visit Sikkim to witness snowfall.
