Day 01: NJP rly. Stn. / IXB airport – Mirik (about 55 kms / 2 hrs)
Meet & greet on arrival at NJP / IXB & transfer to Mirik at an altitude of 5800 ft. This place surrounded by lush green tea gardens, orange orchards & in centre a beautiful lake called Sumendu lake. On arrival check-in to your hotel. In afternoon visit Sumendu lake by walk. Where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake & also you can do the horse ride over there. Overnight stay will be at Mirik.
Day 02: Mirik – Darjeeling (about 49 kms / 2 hrs)
After breakfast transfer to Darjeeling, is one of the most magnificent hill destination in the world. Enroute visit indo-Nepal border & Pasupati market in Nepal (extra vehicle charge applicable for Nepal border to Pasupati market).on arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.
Day 03: Darjeeling (local sightseeing)
Early morning at 0400 am drive to tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over mt. Khangchendzonga, on your way back visit Ghoom monastery and Batasia loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan mountaineering institute, p.n. zoological park (closed on thursday) Tenzing rock, Tibetan refugee centre (closed on sunday), tea garden (outer view), and japanese temple. Evening free (walking tour of mall - suggested). Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.
Day 04: Darjeeling – Gangtok (about 119kms/ 4 hrs)
After breakfast proceeds to picturesque drive to Gangtok “the capital city of Sikkim”. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.
Day 05: Gangtok local sightseeing
Start for a full day city tour covering Tashi view, Ganesh tok, Hanumak tok, Rumtek monastery, Do-drul chorten, research institute of Tibetology, Directorate of handicraft & handloom, Banjhakri falls and flower show. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.
Day 06: Gangtok (trip to Tsomgo lake + Baba mandir)
Start for a half day excursion trip of Tsomgo lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Harbhajan Singh memorial (13200 ft) 52 kms from Gangtok city. Tsomgo lake freezes completely during the winter and is much revered by the locals. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.
Day 07: Gangtok – NJP rly stn /IXB airport (about 125 kms / 4 hrs)
Morning free for packing & personal activities. Check out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to NJP railway station / IXB airport for your onward journey. |