Darjeeling Sikkim Tours

Darjeeling with Gangtok - 5 Days

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 days
Places to Visit: DARJEELING - GANGTOK

This short tour will take you to Darjeeling and Gangtok. Darjeeling - the name derived from the monastery of Dorje Ling (meaning Place of the Thunderbolt) that once stood on Observatory Hill. The presence of Kanchandzonga (8598 m/28,209 ft), India's highest peak dominates the town.

Gangtok - the capital of Sikkim, reflects this tiny state's extraordinary ethnic diversity. Until 1975, Sikkim was a kingdom, 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.

Routing : Bogdogra - Darjeeling - Gangtok - Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri.

Highlight : Tibetan refugee Self Help Centre, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling; Cottage Industry and White Hall & Lall Market in Gangtok.

Sightseeing & Excursion:

Darjeeling : Tiger Hill; Ghoom Monastery, The Statue of Maitry, Tea Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.

Gangtok : Enchey Monastery, Tashiling, Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology & Orchid Sanctuary.

DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01 ARRIVE DARJEELING (Bagdogra 90 km)

Arr: Bagdogra Airport
Welcome/Assistance upon arrival in Bagdogra Airport and drive to Darjeeling.
Arrive Darjeeling and direct transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day free and 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.
Dep: Darjeeling By Car OR Jeep
Arr: Gangtok
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 OR NEW JALPAIGURI
After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra Airport OR New Jalpaiguri Railway Station for onward destination.
Dep: Gangtok By Car OR Jeep
Arr: Bagdogra OR New Jalpaiguri
Dep: Bagdogra OR New Jalpaiguri


** TOUR ENDS **



Click here for Reservation/More Information

Get an expert suggestion on your travel need. Please Fill the Form.
Name : *		Email : *
Address :		People Travelling :*	Adults 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15+ Children 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15+
Your Country : *		Tentative Date of Travel : *	MM Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec YYYY 2011 2012 2013
Phone : *		Tour Duration : *	Days 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31+
Please Send Your Tour Details : *
Please Enter Image code: