6-Day Guided Tour to Gangtok and Darjeeling - the Queen of Hills
Highlights
Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong
nature, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
6 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a journey to attend the confluence of nature and religion in the scenic beauty of the mountains. Move through temples and monasteries in Gangtok. Soak in the aroma of tea plucked freshly in the famous tea gardens.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrive in Gangtok
Arrive in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim state in India, early in the morning. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
In the afternoon, move out for the sightseeing tour, which includes a visit to either the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms or the Government Institute of Cottage. Next, visit Enchey Monastery - a small hermitage built by lama Druptob Karpo.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 2- Sightseeing in Gangtok
In the morning, visit Do-drul Chorten (Stupa) - situated on a hillock, Hanuman Tok, Research Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Monastery, and Ganesh Tok.
Visit the Tashi Viewpoint for a spectacular view of the hills.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 3- Trek to Kalimpong
In the morning, leave for Kalimpong in West Bengal and, after arrival, check in at the hotel. Kalimpong is known for the social and cultural influences of Tibet, Sikkim, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Drive to old Bhutanese ruins and go shopping for interesting souvenirs.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 4- Travel to Darjeeling
In the morning, travel to Darjeeling, known as the "Queen of the Hills". It is also famous for producing the famous Darjeeling Tea, one of the world's finest. It is also home to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a World Heritage Site.
Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 5- Sightseeing in Darjeeling
Get ready for an early morning excursion to Tiger Hill by jeep or car to have a spectacular sunrise view in the Himalayas.
After breakfast, make a city tour of Darjeeling. Visit Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Zoo & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan Darjeeling Railway (Toy Train), and tea gardens.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 6- Departure
Drive to Pashupatinagar (Nepal – India border), then cross the border to catch a flight to Kathmandu from Bhadrapur airport, or go to Bagdogra Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a group tour |