Sikkim- Darjeeling

Day-1 ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO GANGTOK

 Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/ new jalpaiguri railway station and then transfer to Gangtok (5500ft) - The capital city of Indian state of Sikkim (Sikkim is the 23rd. state of India) Sikkim is one the most beautiful state in India located in Eastern Himalaya and surrounded by High Mountain and deep valleys in between the Tibet in the north, Royal Bhutan in the East and Nepal in West. On arrival check in at the hotel, Free evening. Overnight halt at Gangtok.

Day-2 EXCURSION TO TSOMGO LAKE and BABA MANDIR

After breakfast we will take you for day excursion to Tsomgo Lake and (New) Baba Mandir appx. 40 Kms - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year - This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks and many migratory birds - Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all, after visit back to Gangtok, free evening, Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Day-3 GANGTOK TO LACHUNG

 Pick-up from hotel at Gangtok and proceed to Lachung. On the way stop and enjoy a few wonderful locations like Tashi Viewpoint. You are likely to reach Lachung at late afternoon /in the evening and will check in hotel. Overnight stay at Lachung .

Day-4 LACHUNG - YUMTHANG VALLEY EXCURSION

 After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley which is Known as Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers). After visit return to you hotel. Rest of the evening free for your own activities. Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day-5 LACHUNG – GANGTOK

 After breakfast proceed to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Rest of the evening free for your own activities. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day-6 GANGTOK HALF DAY CITY TOUR and TRANSFER TO DARJEELING

After breakfast start for Gangtok Half day city tour, which will cover the places like - Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom (close on Sunday), Research Institute of Tibetology (close on Sunday), Do Drul Chorten (Stupa) and Flower Show. Afternoon transfer to Darjeeling, at an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the Queen of the hills , It is also famous for World Heritage train (UNESCO) - The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), on arrival, Check in at the hotel, Evening free , Over Night stay at Darjeeling.

Day-7 DARJEELING CITY TOUR

 Early morning (3 am) visit Tiger Hill (subject to availability of Coupon/Permission) to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden. Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate(from outside). Free evening. Over Night at Darjeeling. NOTE: If Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park remains closed on Thursday - We will give alternate sightseeing points - Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda.

Day-8 DARJEELING TO BAGDOGRA AIRPORT

 After breakfast at your proceed to Bagdogra Airport to board flight for your hometown, tour ends.

 Important Note - Guests, who would like to book their return journeys out of Delhi, can book their flights/trains after 6 PM on the last day of tour - subject the traffic, road conditions and the time group checks out in the morning. Ideally, the guests should reach Delhi before 4 PM in the evening. 

IMP: The itinerary would be changed in reverse order on certain departures due to operational reasons.

• 07 Nights accommodation in twin sharing basis as per hotels mentioned in the chart or similar.

• Non Air-conditioned Innova/Xylo on sharing basis for Sightseeing and excursions as per our itinerary except in Gangtok sightseeing will be in Non AC WagonR or similar.

• Services of Tour Manager subject to the minimum group size of 10 or more full paying adults

• Transportation charges up to the respective hub.

• Rates/surcharges for Foreign Nationals

• Any expenses incurred due to flight cancellation, natural calamities, Riots/Bandh or any situation beyond our control.

• Any expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone/fax calls.

• Any tips to drivers, hotel staff, any meals apart from the ones mentioned above.

• Any other item not specified in 'Price includes'.

• Entrance fees to the monuments.