Best of Darjeeling & Gangtok | Tea Gardens to Himalayan Peaks

● Upon arrival at the NJP Railway station, our representative will meet you and transfer you to Darjeeling. ● Travel through the trails decorated with the magical views of the Himalayas and the adjoining valleys and don’t forget to capture the amazing snow-covered peaks lined with aromatic Tea Gardens. ● Reach Darjeeling and check-in to the hotel, and spend the rest of the evening at leisure. ● You can also explore the bustling Mall Road in Darjeeling and buy some unique souvenirs and handicrafts. ● Overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.

● Kick-off your day at around 4 AM for an amazing experience. ● Climb up to the top of Tiger Hill to catch the sunrise casting lights on Mt. Kanchenjunga and adjoining peaks. ● Have your breakfast after this and then proceed for further sightseeing. ● Visit the famous Batasia Loop (Army Memorial), which offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Darjeeling hill station lined with Himalayan peaks. ● Embrace the spiritual side of Darjeeling by visiting the Ghoom Monastery that houses a 15-foot high Maitreya Buddha statue (made from the clay bought from Tibet). ● Head out to explore the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Thursday closed) and the Tenzing rock to know the history of mountaineering in India. ● Following this visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed) to get a glimpse of the Red Pandas (endangered specie). ● Take a stroll through the lush Tea Estates to understand the production of the best quality tea, popular all over the world. ● Later visit the Japanese Temple and the adjoining Peace Pagoda that showcases 4 avatars of Lord Buddha and offers scenic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga range. ● Conclude by visiting the Tibetan Refugee Centre where you can shop Tibetan handicrafts that are produced by the locals there. ● Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Darjeeling.

● Post breakfast in the morning, start your journey toward Gangtok. ● Don’t forget to capture the picturesque views of the mighty Teesta River on the way. ● Upon reaching Gangtok, check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. ● Dinner and overnight stay at Gangtok.

● After breakfast leave for Gangtok local sightseeing. ● Spend some time in nature as you visit some of the most beautiful waterfalls around Gangtok like Ban Jhakri Falls, Lhasa Waterfalls and Bakthang Waterfalls. ● Listen to the peaceful chantings and prayers of the Buddhist Monks at Dro-Dul Chorten Monastery. ● Adore the panaromic views of Gangtok as you embrace the spiritual side of Gangtok by visiting Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok. ● In the evening, you can also visit the MG Marg of Gangtok where you can collect souvenirs and treat your taste buds with authentic Sikkimese cuisine. ● Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

● After a tasty breakfast in the morning, get ready to visit some beautiful locations around Gangtok. ● Begin by visiting the famous glaciated lake - Tsomgo Lake aka Changu Lake which was used to predict the future by the Buddhist monk depending upon its changing colours. ● Following this, you will visit the famous shrine of the Baba Mandir where it is believed that his spirit protects every soldier in the inhospitable high-altitude terrain of the Eastern Himalayas. ● (Optional)Later, you can also visit Nathula Pass* (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) which is one of the most crucial passes on the crossroads of the India-China border (at an additional cost). ● Later, return back to Gangtok for an overnight stay. *Note: The cost to visit Nathula Pass is dynamic according to the season (4000/- to 9000/-) and has to be paid on the ground.

● After having a hearty breakfast, check out from the hotel and then board your vehicle to reach NJP Railway station / Bagdogra Airport. ● Your tour concludes once you are dropped at the Airport for your on wards journey. ● It’s now time to head back home with a plethora of good memories.