8-Day Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour with Tiger Hill and Tsomgo Lake

8 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Discover the Himalayan highlights of Sikkim and Darjeeling on this 8-day journey from NJP/Bagdogra through Gangtok, Pelling, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong. Visit sc...

Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Pelling · Languages: English, Hindi

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Share some of India’s finest teas with a local Darjeeling guide from Everest Global Hub before heading for the hiking trails of the low Himalayas and the pagodas and passes of the Singalila National Park.

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What's Included

Private car: 01 private car.
Meals: Breakfast (buffet) and dinner at the hotel.
Sightseeing: Sightseeing as per the program.
Permits: North East permits included.
Taxes/Fees: Toll taxes, parking, airport parking, and driver allowances.

Not Included

Any other meals except the above meals.
Airfare.
Any additional tour except those mentioned in the tour program.
Any delay / additional charges due to natural calamity or route change.
Any monument / sightseeing point entrance fees or activity charges.
Rock Garden is not included in the package.
Optional: White Water Rafting at Melli on a direct payment basis, subject to time and operational conditions.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Gangtok via NJP or Bagdogra

Arrival: Arrive at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport. Meet and greet: Meet and greet by our representative/driver. Drive: Drive towards Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. En route: Enjoy the scenic Himalayan landscapes and beautiful views of the Teesta River along the way. Optional: White Water Rafting at Melli is available on a direct payment basis, subject to time and operational conditions. Hotel: Arrive in Gangtok and check in to the hotel. Evening: Evening free for leisure. Suggested visit: Suggested visit to M.G. Marg and nearby shopping areas on foot. Overnight: Overnight stay in Gangtok.
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Day 02

Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir Excursion

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion: Proceed for a full-day excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, subject to the required permits and weather conditions. Visit: Visit Tsomgo Lake, a beautiful high-altitude glacial lake surrounded by Himalayan mountains. Visit: Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. Return: Return to Gangtok by evening. Evening: Evening free for leisure. Overnight: Overnight stay in Gangtok.
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Day 03

Gangtok Local Sightseeing

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing: Proceed for Gangtok local sightseeing. Visit: Visit Banjhakri Falls. Visit: Visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. Visit: Visit Do Drul Chorten. Visit: Visit the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms. Visit: Visit Tashi View Point. Return: Return to the hotel. Evening: Evening free for leisure and shopping at M.G. Marg. Overnight: Overnight stay in Gangtok.
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Day 04

Gangtok to Pelling via Namchi and Ravangla

Breakfast / Check out: Breakfast and check out from the hotel. Drive: Drive towards Pelling via Namchi and Ravangla. Visit: Visit Namchi Char Dham and the Samdruptse Statue. Continue: Continue towards Ravangla. Visit: Visit the famous Buddha Park. En route: En route, enjoy scenic views of Temi Tea Garden. Continue: Continue towards Pelling through beautiful mountain roads. Hotel: Arrive in Pelling and check in to the hotel. Evening: Evening free for leisure. Overnight: Overnight stay in Pelling.
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Day 05

Pelling Sightseeing and Transfer to Darjeeling

Breakfast / Check out: Breakfast and check out from the hotel. Sightseeing: Proceed for Pelling sightseeing. Visit: Visit Pemayangtse Monastery. Visit: Visit Rabdentse Ruins. Visit: Visit Kanchenjunga Waterfall. Visit: Visit the Sky Walk. Scenery: Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery and peaceful surroundings of West Sikkim. Proceed: Later, proceed towards Darjeeling. Hotel: Arrive in Darjeeling and check in to the hotel. Evening: Evening free for leisure. Walk: Enjoy a walk around Chowrasta / Mall Road and explore local shops and cafes. Overnight: Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
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Day 06

Tiger Hill Sunrise and Darjeeling Sightseeing

Early morning: Around 04:00 AM, proceed to Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga. Return: Return to the hotel for breakfast. Sightseeing: Proceed for Darjeeling sightseeing. Visit: Visit Ghoom Monastery. Visit: Visit Batasia Loop. Visit: Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Visit: Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. Visit: Tea Garden - outer view. Visit: Visit the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre. Visit: Visit Tenzing Rock. Visit: Visit the Japanese Temple / Peace Pagoda. Evening: Evening free for shopping and leisure at Chowrasta / Mall Road. Overnight: Overnight stay in Darjeeling. Note: Some sightseeing points may remain closed on their respective weekly holidays or due to local regulations. Rock Garden is not included in the package.
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Day 07

Darjeeling to Kalimpong Sightseeing

Breakfast / Check out: Breakfast and check out from the hotel. Drive: Drive towards Kalimpong, enjoying the scenic Himalayan foothills and winding mountain roads. On arrival: On arrival, proceed for Kalimpong sightseeing. Visit: Visit Deolo Hill. Visit: Visit Durpin Dara Hill. Visit: Visit Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery. Visit: Visit Pine View Nursery. Visit: Visit Mangal Dham. Visit: Visit the Kalimpong local market. Hotel: Later, check in to the hotel. Evening: Evening free for leisure and relaxation. Overnight: Overnight stay in Kalimpong.
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Day 08

Departure from Kalimpong

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel. Check out: Check out as per the departure schedule. Drive: Drive from Kalimpong to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport. Transfer: Transfer for the onward journey. End: End of tour and services.