sikkim darjeeling kalimpong trail

Arrive Bagdogra (IXB) (Apporx. 100 kms / 3-4 hours drive) by Air or Train (NJP), meet and greet at Airport or Railway station, after warm welcome you will be transferred to Darjeeling (Apporx. 100 kms / 3-4 hours drive). Darjeeling, Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. In the evening, take a leisurely walk along Mall Road to savor local delicacies and explore shopping opportunities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Start your day early morning around 03:45 hrs, proceed for an unforgettable sunrise from the Tiger Hill, to view sunrise over Kanchanjunga (highest peak in India) Situated at an altitude of 2590 meters (8482 ft.) and 13 kilometers from the town. Please note, Sunrise view is always subject to weather conditions. After Sunrise, while return to hotel visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace Memorial & Batasia Loop .

Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, you will be driven for a city tour that includes the Japanese Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursdays), Ropeway (offering a 360-degree view of the city and the Tea Plantations of Darjeeling), Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (closed on Sundays), Tea Estate, and Natural History Museum (closed on Sundays). After the city tour, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Kalimpong (Approx. 60 Kms / 2 hrs drive). Kalimpong is located in the northern part of the state of West Bengal, in the northeastern region of India. It is adjacent to the state of Sikkim and near the Teesta River. Upon arrival Check-in to hotel. Proceed for local excursion of Kalimpong (half day) Forest Museum (Closed on Thursdaysday), Dello Hills, Hanuman Mandir, Dr. Graham Homes, Durpin Monestry, Mangaldham, Pine view Nursery (Cactus only). After excursion, return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Gangtok (Approx. 75 kms / 3 hours drive) the capital city of north eastern state of Sikkim. Lying at an altitude of 1,670 meter above the sea level, Gangtok is one of the most-visited destinations in north-eastern region of India, which is popular for its monasteries, rich culture, adventure opportunities and natural scenery. Upon reaching, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Whole day is scheduled for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Also known as Changu Lake, Tsomgo Lake is an oval-shaped lake with a depth of around 50 feet. During most part of the year, it is covered with snow. On the banks of the Lake is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Guest can enjoy the ride of Cable Car which is worth watching and will give you picturesque view of the valley with flowers, also give you an excellent view of Changu lake. (there is a restaurant there where guest can enjoy fast food).

Thereafter, move to the holy site of Baba Mandir or the shrine of Baba Harbhajan Singh. 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 4,310 m above the 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 landslide or because of any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed, an alternate sightseeing will be offered).

Nathula Pass is closed on Monday and Tuesday (Need 2 Passport size photo per person and photo identity proof like Driving License, Passport, Voter Id but not ADHAR (it’s not allowed due to security reason). Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bagdogra (Approx. 125 kms / 4-5 hours drive) Airport or Railway station to board flight / train for onward destination.