This short tour will take you to Darjeeling and Gangtok.The name Darjeeling is derived from the monastery of Dorje Ling (meaning Place of the Thunderbolt) that once stood on Observatory Hill. The presence of Kanchanjanga (8598 m/28,209 ft), India's highest peak dominates the hill town.
Gangtok - the capital of Sikkim, reflects this tiny state's extraordinary ethnic diversity. Until 1975, Sikkim was a kingdom which was ruled by the Chogyals, Buddhists of Tibetan Origin whose dynasty began in the 17th centuary. In 1975 the population of Sikkim voted overwhelmingly to join the Indian Republic, ending the rule of Palden Thondup, the last Chogyal.
Day 01 Arrive Darjeeling (Bagdogra 90 km)
Arr: Bagdogra or Bhadrapur by Air
Welcome/Assistance upon arrival in Bagdogra Airport and direct transfer to Darjeeling.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 Darjeeling
Early morning excursion trip to Tiger Hill to behold the most spectacular sunrise and the Himalayan Mountains with the visit to Ghoom Monastery (Yiga-Choling) to see the statue of Maitry (Coming Buddha). After breakfast half day local sightseeing tour of Darjeeling. Visit: Tibetan refugee Self Help Centre, Tea Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Market. Afternoon free and Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Darjeeling/Gangtok (95 km)
Morning drive to Gangtok by Car/Jeep. Upon arrival direct transfer to hotel.Afternoon visit: Enchey Monastery, Cottage Industry, Tashiling, White Hall & Lall Market.Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 Gangtok
After breakfast excursion trip to Tashiview Point.Afternoon excursion trip to Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology & Orchid Sanctuary.Evening free and overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Depart Gangtok / Bagdogra / Bhadrapur
After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra Airport, Bhadrapur Airporty OR New Jalpaiguri Railway Station for onward destination.
Dep: Bagdogra/New Jalpaiguri / Bhadrapur
