Overview
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Highlights
- Visit Ghoom Monastery in Darjeeling
- Enjoy a cable car ride in Gangtok.
- Excursion to Tsomgo lake, Nathu La pass, & Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple.
- Visit Kanchenjunga waterfalls & Khecheopalri Lake in Pelling.
- Shop for foreign goods in Pashupati Market.
- Enjoy the view of Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.
Itinerary
The most awaited Sikkim Darjeeling tour begins with your arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB). Meet our tour representative and get an assisted transfer to your pre-booked hotel in Gangtok. On arrival, check in to the hotel.
The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for a day trip to Tsomgo Lake. Also known as Changu Lake, this glacial lake is a popular tourist attraction and is located on the road towards the Nathu La pass. The next visit is Baba Mandir. This shrine is built in the memory of a brave Indian soldier, Harbhajan Singh who died during the war near the Nathu La Pass.
For the day, you have an optional tour to Nathula Pass (Alt 14000 Ft.) on China Border can also be arranged (Except Mon, Tue) for Indian Nationals only at an additional cost.
By evening return to Gangtok, you are free to shop. Stay overnight in the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for a full day Gangtok city tour. The sights included in the day's schedule include the Tashi viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Ranka Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Banjhakri Falls, Cottage Industry, Do-drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Center.
After the day's excitement, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer from Gangtok to Pelling. On arrival, check in to the hotel. The rest of the evening is free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Pelling.
After breakfast, leave for a full day of Pelling sightseeing. Visit Darap village, Kanchenjunga waterfalls, Sewaro Rock Garden, Rimbi water Falls, and Khecheopalri Lake. After a quick lunch, continue with a visit to Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, and Birds Sanctuary.
After the sightseeing tour, return to the hotel for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay at Pelling.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Darjeeling. On arrival, check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning, leave to view the sunrise at Tiger Hill. This is a major attraction amongst tourists. While returning to the hotel, do not forget to visit the Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Then, have your breakfast and leave for the city tour.
Cover the major attractions like Natural History Museum, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Parmesan Nadia Himalayan Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Ropeway, Tea Estate, Peace Pagoda, and Tenzing & Gumbo Rock.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Today marks the end of the 8 Days Sikkim Darjeeling Package. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Airport to connect the flight to the onward destination.
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.
