5-day Mountain And Monasteries Tour Of Sikkim And Darjeeling

Itinerary

Day 1: Bagdogra/New Jalpaiguri to Gangtok

Stop At: Gangtok, Gangtok, East Sikkim, Sikkim
After your pickup from Bagdogra airport/new jalpaiguri airport , get driven to Gangtok. Arrive and check-in your hotel.
Evening spend time on exploring the streets around. Lay your hands of buying exotic Handicrafts that depict the history and tribal background of the state. Also famous are the dragon sets with silver or gold polish that is unique for its exotic curvy designs
return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a budget professional hotel

Day 2: Gangtok

Stop At: Gangtok, Gangtok, East Sikkim, Sikkim
After breakfast, proceed for a full day Gangtok town.
Visit Bakthang Waterfalls that are a breath-taking site that flows down to create a mesmerising pool.
Further visit TashiViewpoint and Ganesh Tok which offers its visitors with extensive views of the enormous Kanchenjunga mountain ranges. Ganesh Tok also houses a charming Hindu temple. Moving onto Enchey Monastery, Established in the year 1909, the monastery is blessed with glorious natural beauty. If lucky, you can watch the religious masked dance that is often held here.
Do DrulChorten Stupa- constructed to drive away evil spirits, and the Institute of Tibetology that provides an insight on the traditions of the Tibetans and Mahayana Buddhism.
overnight stay at the hotel.
Duration: 5 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at budget professional hotels

Day 3: Gangtok to Tsogmo Lake and return

Stop At: Gangtok, Gangtok, East Sikkim, Sikkim
Today excursion to reach 12,400 feet above sea level to see the enchanting Tsomgo Lake. This breathtaking beautiful waterbody is a must on every itinerary. Deriving its waters from the melting snow, the views here are delightful. NOTE: Non Indian guests are required a Restricted area permit which we will help them to get from the relevant authorities locally.
Return to Gangtok for an overnight stay
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok

Day 4: Gangtok to Darjeeling

Stop At: Darjeeling, Darjeeling, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
After breakfast, check out from the hotel, embark on a drive to the charismatic city of Darjeeling.The captivating sight of mountains that you will pass is sure to have you enthralled.
reach Darjeeling, check in at the hotel and the rest of the day will be at leisure.
Duration: 5 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 5: Darjeeling visits and then further drop to Bagdogra airport/new jalpaiguri railway station

Stop At: Bagdogra, Bagdogra, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
After breakfast visit Tiger Hill, at 4 a.m. where you will reach at a height of 2590 meters and witness the spectacular sunrise as its rays levitate over the third highest peak in the world, Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Further visit Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop. unmatched natural beauty amidst which the Ghoom monastery is nestled is a wonderful spectacle. The Batasia Loop is one of the most picturesque train routes in all of Darjeeling.
Return to the hotel for breakfast and head out for some more sightseeing. Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute that stages different kinds of mountaineering equipments, collection of paintings and models depicting life in mountains. There is scientificTelescope from which you can get a view of the lofty Khangchendzonga, which is the second highest peak of the world

After sightseeing, depart for Bagdogra airport/ new Jalpaiguri railway station to board the conveyance for your your onward destination


Duration: 5 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.