Darjeeling & Gangtok Tour Package – 8 Nights & 9 Days

Gangtok, Pelling, Darjeeling & Kalimpong Tour Package

Itinerary

Day 01: Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri – Gangtok

• Arrival: Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP).
• Transfer to Gangtok: The drive takes about 4-5 hours (125 km).
• Check-in: Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
• Evening at Leisure: Explore MG Road, the main street in Gangtok, for some shopping and local food.

Day 02: Gangtok Local Sightseeing

• Tashi Viewpoint: Panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga range.
• Ganesh Tok: A small temple with great views.
• Hanuman Tok: Another viewpoint and a temple dedicated to Hanuman.
• Enchey Monastery: A serene and beautiful monastery.
• Banjhakri Falls: A picturesque waterfall amidst lush greenery.
• Institute of Tibetology: Learn about Tibetan culture and history.
• Flower Exhibition Center: A variety of exotic flowers and orchids.

Day 03: Excursion Trip to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (New)

• Tsomgo Lake: A beautiful glacial lake at an altitude of 12,310 feet.
• Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir: A shrine dedicated to an Indian army soldier.
• Nathula Pass (Optional): If open, you can visit the India-China border (requires special permit).

Day 04: Gangtok to Pemayangtse

• Transfer to Pemayangtse: Drive (approx. 5 hours, 110 km).
• Check-in: Check into your hotel.
• Pemayangtse Monastery: Visit the ancient and significant monastery.

Day 05: Pemayangtse Local Sightseeing

• Rabdentse Ruins: Historical ruins of the former capital of Sikkim.
• Sangachoeling Monastery: One of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim.
• Khecheopalri Lake (Optional): A sacred lake, about 1.5-hour drive from Pemayangtse.

Day 06: Pemayangtse to Darjeeling

• Transfer to Darjeeling: Drive (approx. 4-5 hours, 75 km).
• Check-in: Check into your hotel.
• Evening at Leisure: Explore the local markets and enjoy the views.

Day 07: Darjeeling Local Sightseeing (9 AM to 5 PM)

• Tiger Hill: Early morning visit for sunrise over Kanchenjunga.
• Batasia Loop: A spiral railway track with a garden.
• Ghoom Monastery: One of the oldest Tibetan monasteries in Darjeeling.
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute: Learn about the history of mountaineering.
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: Home to rare Himalayan animals.
• Japanese Peace Pagoda: A serene pagoda with beautiful views.
• Darjeeling Ropeway: Enjoy a cable car ride for panoramic views.

Day 08: Transfer to Kalimpong & Later Local Sightseeing

• Transfer to Kalimpong: Drive (approx. 2.5 hours, 50 km).
• Check-in: Check into your hotel.
• Local Sightseeing:
  • Deolo Hill: Panoramic views of the Teesta River and surrounding valleys.
  • Durpin Dara Hill: Offers great views of the town and the mountains.
  • Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery: Houses rare scriptures.
  • Flower Nurseries: Kalimpong is known for its flower nurseries, especially orchids and cacti.

Day 09: Kalimpong – New Jalpaiguri / Bagdogra

• Transfer to Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri: Drive (approx. 2.5 hours, 70 km) for your onward journey.