6-Day Gangtok, Kalimpong and Darjeeling Tour with Tiger Hills Sunrise

6 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Visit Gangtok, Kalimpong, and Darjeeling and revel in the beauty of their varied scenic tourist locations, famous worldwide. Enjoy sightseeing at well-known spo...

Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Darjeeling, Kangchenjunga, Gangtok, Kalimpong · Languages: English

Know before you go: Baba Mandir does not allow entry to foreign nationals. They are allowed to visit Tshangu Lake with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 and above in number to visit Tshangu Lake, situated at a height of 12400 Ft / 3780 Mts / 43 Kms in 3 Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft.; In Darjeeling: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is closed on Thursday, Darjeeling Rope-way Ride ticket cost is not included and is approximately INR 180.00 per person, and Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center is closed on Sunday.

About Kangchenjunga

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Kangchenjunga

Kangchenjunga dominates the landscapes from Darjeeling to the Tibetan Plateau. The world’s third highest peak, local guides here offer glimpses of the Zemu Glacier and access to Goecha La trails.

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What's Included

Lodging / accommodation
Sightseeing
Cab fare

Not Included

Meals
Daily wages of tour guide

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok

You will arrive at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport and meet our tour representative to board your vehicle for Gangtok on a 4 to 5-hour drive. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 02

Gangtok Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, we will leave for excursions to different attractions, such as Banjhakri Falls, one of the famous and popular tourist destinations that is said to have got its name after the English witch doctor who cured many diseases and drove away evil spirits. Then, we will visit Mandakini Falls and Tashi Viewpoint. We will then continue to Lhasha Falls, Ganesh Tonk, Hanuman Tonk, Enchay Monastery, White Hall, and Nam-Nam, where you can enjoy a rope-way cable car, followed by Rumtek Monastery. Overnight stay at a hotel in Gangtok.
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Day 03

Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and Transfer to Kalimpong

Today, we will visit Tshangu Lake / Tsomgo Lake (12400 Ft / 3780 Mts / 54 Kms in 4 Hrs one way from Gangtok) and Baba Mandir (13100 Ft / 3994 Mts / 16 Kms in 1 Hr one way from Tshangu Lake). Enjoy the scenic beauty and cool water of the lake before heading to Kalimpong via Singtam Monsong Tea Estate. Overnight at a hotel in Kalimpong. In case of a landslide or due to any other reasons, if Tshangu Lake is closed, then alternate sightseeing will be provided.
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Day 04

Kalimpong Sightseeing and Transfer to Darjeeling

After breakfast, we will visit Dello Hills, Dr Graham's Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang, and Durbin Dara Hills before transferring to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 70 km / 03 to 04 Hrs). Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 05

Sunrise at Tiger Hills and Darjeeling Sightseeing

We will take an early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view the sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak, subject to clear weather. We will visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back. Then, we will spend half a day sightseeing at the Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling Rope-way Ride, Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center, and enjoy a panoramic view of the Tea Estate. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 06

Departure to Railway Station or Airport

With the end of the tour, depart for NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Bagdogra International Airport, Bagdogra, West Bengal, India · Tour start: Gangtok, Sikkim, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.