Overview
With our Darjeeling Gangtok tour package, you can explore Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Book this package and enjoy numerous services, including meals, accommodation, sightseeing, and transfers. This holiday package is customizable, and you can customize the itinerary according to your requirements.
Highlights
- Visit tea gardens, monasteries, tiger hills, and lakes.
- Visit Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir.
- Explore the beauty of Do Drul Chorten, Banjhakri Falls, and Ganesh Tok.
- Enjoy the panoramic view of the mighty Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.
- Visit Ghoom Monastery, Tea estate, Batasia Loop, Peace Pagoda, and Japanese Temple.
Itinerary
Your Darjeeling Gangtok tour starts with your arrival at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. From here, you will be transferred to Gangtok. Then, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and relax.
The rest of the time is at your leisure. First, you can explore nearby attractions. Later, return to the hotel for a restful sleep.
Wake up to a hearty breakfast and embark on a sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Next, you will head towards the popular Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.
Post that, return to Gangtok. You can go shopping at MG Road and Lal Bazaar in the evening. You can buy wall paintings, carpets, tea, Sikkim's traditional dress, etc.By evening, return to your hotel and sleep restfully.
By evening, return to your hotel and sleep restfully.
Note: Tour to Nathula Pass (14,000 ft.) on the India-China border can also be arranged (except Monday and Tuesday) for Indian Nationals at an additional cost.
Visit Scenic & Religious Attractions of Gangtok-
Greet your day with breakfast and start with another sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Today, you will explore - Tashi Viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, Banjhakri Falls, Do-Drul Chorten, Research Institute of Tibetology, and the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms.
Also, visit Chorten and Orchid sanctuary, where you can spot 400+ species of orchid native to Sikkim, as per the season. In the evening, return to the hotel for a sound sleep.
Wake up to a delicious breakfast and complete the check-out formalities. Today, you will be transferred to Darjeeling. Here you also have the luxury of exploring its beautiful surroundings on the UNESCO acclaimed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, famous as the toy train.
On arrival, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel, and relax. The rest of the day will be free, so you can spend it at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Wake up early and start your day afresh with a trip to Tiger Hill. Being the highest point of Darjeeling, Tiger Hill offers some of the best sights of the Himalayas, good to be visited early in the morning. Imagine yourself standing in front of the mighty Kanchenjunga peak, bathing in the golden hues of the rising sun!
After that, drive back to your hotel for a hearty breakfast and prepare for a Darjeeling tour. You will cover some popular attractions of the town, including Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Later, visit the aromatic tea estates. Sip on famous Darjeeling tea and revive your senses.
Also, visit the incredible Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Peace Pagoda, and the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center. The production of Tibetan handicrafts is the major activity here. After having an action-packed day, return to your hotel and relax.
Note: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute are closed on Thursdays.
This is the last day of the Darjeeling Gangtok tour package. So pack your bags and, post breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will have an assisted transfer to the New Jalpaiguri railway station/Bagdogra airport for your journey back home.
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.
