Overview
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Highlights
- Memorable sunrise views from Tiger Hill.
- Gangtok city tour.
- Sightseeing in Darjeeling, including Ghoom Monastery and Peace Pagoda.
- Visit Kalimpong attractions, including Durpin Monastery & Mangal Dham.
- Enjoy Pelling city tour, including Rimbi Rock Garden & Khecheopalri Lake
- Explore Pemayangtse Monastery, Enchey Monastery, & Lachung Monastery.
- A half-day excursion to the beautiful Yumthang Valley.
- Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.
Itinerary
As you arrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction), our tour representative greets you and helps you with an assisted transfer to Darjeeling.
Upon reaching Darjeeling, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and relax for a while. The evening is free. You can embark on a leisure walk to the Mall Road to enjoy the touristy activities or can opt to indulge in shopping.
Stay overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 2 is going to start quite early. Leave your beds around 3:45 am to enjoy an unforgettable sunrise from Tiger Hill. Your car takes you to an altitude of 2400 m above sea level, passing through old Oak forests. As you climb up to Tiger Hill, you can see the sun rising over the Kanchendzonga Peak (Note-subject to clear weather). While returning to the hotel, halt and visit Ghoom Monastery, War memorial, and Batasia Loop.
Later, continue to the hotel and relish breakfast. Post breakfast, embark on the second part of sightseeing of Darjeeling, including Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Peace Pagoda, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, The Ropeway, Tenzing Gumbo Rocks, and Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center. After the sightseeing tour, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast today, you get transferred to Kalimpong. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later, embark on a sightseeing tour of Kalimpong, including its popular tourist attractions such as Forest Museum, Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr. Graham's Homes, Durpin Monastery, and Mangal Dham. Pineview Nursery is another popular attraction that you will visit during the tour. Finally, in the evening, you can visit the local market of Kalimpong. Stay overnight in Kalimpong.
After breakfast in the morning, get transferred to Pelling, lying at an altitude of 2072 m above sea level. The road journey from Kalimpong to Pelling offers memorable views of Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Pandim, Mt Kabru, Mt Simvo, Mt Jopuno, Mt Khangchendzonga and Mt Siniolchu. On arrival, check into the hotel. The remaining day is for leisure activities. Pelling is ideal for peace and seclusion seekers.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
On the 5th day of the tour, have your breakfast and get all set for sightseeing in Pelling. The roads of Pelling are lined with lush forests, known for their botanical and zoological richness. Here, some of the must-visit places are Rimbi falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake, Khecheopalri Monastery, and Kanchenjunga waterfalls Pemayangtse Monastery, and Rabdentse Palace ruins.
Return to the hotel after the sightseeing tour for an overnight stay.
On day 6, have breakfast and begin your ride for Gangtok, the capital city of the north-eastern state of Sikkim. Upon reaching, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel.
Later, get all set for a city tour of Gangtok, including the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, White Hall, and Flower Show. If time and energy permit, you can enjoy a leisure walk at the M G Road.
Stay overnight in Gangtok.
Post breakfast, you leave for Lachung, lying at an altitude of 8600 feet above sea level. En route, halt at some nice locations such as Tashi Viewpoint, Kabi Longstok, Naga Waterfalls, the meeting point of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu in Chungthang, and Bhim Nala Waterfall.
Stop for lunch on the way and later continue for Lachung. The road journey is going to be an unforgettable experience. On arrival, check in at a hotel. Overnight stay at Lachung.
On the 8th day of the tour, have your breakfast and begin driving towards Yumthang. En route, halt at the well-known hot spring with water having curative properties for skin diseases. A beautiful valley that is close to Lachung Chu, Yumthang is enclosed by snow-capped peaks. Spend half-day here and then return to Lachung for lunch, followed by sightseeing, including Lachung Monastery and Cottage Industry. In the evening, you can explore the surroundings on your own.
Dinner and overnight stay at Lachung.
After breakfast on the 9th day of the tour, leave for Gangtok in the morning. On the way, halt at Singhik and Mangan – two beautiful towns with lovely views. If the weather is clear, you can enjoy amazing views of various Himalayan peaks such as Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt Pandim, Mt. Kabru, Mt. Simvo, Mt. Jopuno, Mt. Khangchendzonga, and Mt Siniolchu. After arrival in Gangtok, check into a hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Explore the surrounding area on your own. In the evening, you can indulge in shopping at M G Road.
Stay overnight in Gangtok.
Post breakfast, the day is scheduled for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Next, you have an option to visit the very popular Nathula Pass, which is just 20 km from here. This motorable mountain pass is at an altitude of 4310 m above sea level. The views from here are simply breathtaking. On reaching Gangtok, complete the check-in formalities. You are now free to explore the place on your own. (Note: In the case of a landslide or because of any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed, alternate sightseeing will be offered).
Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Today is the last day, after breakfast, get an assisted transfer to Siliguri - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) for your onward journey.
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.
