Siliguri Trip Overview
In this friendly tour to Gangtok and Darjeeling, you can explore the natural and cultural beauties of these places.
We do not sell services, we believe it is the pride of our company that is in sync with every service we offer. Hence, we make sure that our clients get a hassle-free trip. Cause traveling is not only about “traveling”, it is exploration of the world of the self.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Siliguri, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siliguri, West Bengal, India
In this friendly tour to Gangtok and Darjeeling, you can explore the natural and cultural beauties of these places.
We do not sell services, we believe it is the pride of our company that is in sync with every service we offer. Hence, we make sure that our clients get a hassle-free trip. Cause traveling is not only about “traveling”, it is exploration of the world of the self.
Itinerary
Day 1: Njp/ixb to gangtok. (125 kms, 4-5 hrs approx)
Pass By: Gangtok, Sikkim, India
On arrival at njp railway station / ixb airport our representative will welcome you and transfer you to gangtok. Gangtok is a city , municipality, the capital and the largest town of the indian state of sikkim. It also is the headquarters of the east sikkim district. Gangtok is in the eastern himilayan range, at an elevation of (5410 ft). The town’s population of 100,000 are from different ethnicities such as bhutia, lepchas and indian gorkhas. Within the higher peaks of the himilaya and with a year-round mild temperature climate, gangtok is at the centre of sikkim’s tourism industry.
Check-in to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in gangtok. (altitude 1,650 m)
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3 star hotel
Day 2: Tsomgo lake and Baba Mandir excursion.
Stop At: Tsomgo Lake, Jawaharlal Nehru Road Tathangchen Area, Gangtok 737101 India
This morning start for a half day trip to tsomgo lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from gangtok city. Leave from the hotel around 8-10 am basis availability of permit, the same will be communicated by the driver. The lake is almost about 1km long and 15 meters deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple, Between Nathula And Jelepla Pass, Gangtok India
Further 12kms visit the Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple.
Evening free at gangtok for shopping and individual activity.
Overnight at the hotel in gangtok. (altitude 1,650 m)
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3 star hotel
Day 3: Gangtok to Darjeeling. (98 kms, 4 hrs approx)
Pass By: Darjeeling, Darjeeling, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
After your breakfast in Gangtok, you would be driven to darjeeling around 9-10 am. The journey would take around 4 hours. Darjeeling , known as the “queen of the hills” , is located in the Himalayas and offers an unforgettable view of the snow-capped mountains. The tea gardens, tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track add to the charm of this hill station.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3 star hotel
Day 4: Darjeeling local city tour
Stop At: Tiger Hill Upper Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India
Early morning at 4.00 am visit tiger hill (sunrise point over mt. Kanchenjunga) witness the glorious himilayan mountains at day break. The sunrise against the highest peak in India is a sight to behold, and back to hotel for break fast.
Overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling. (altitude 2042m)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ghoom Monastery, Tamang Buddhidt Monastery Rd, Darjeeling 734102 India
After breakfast half day city tour covering , Old Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is known for its 15 feet-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Batasia Loop, Ghum, Darjeeling 734102 India
Scenic point known for its unique uphill train track, plus gardens & a monument to Indian soldiers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established in Darjeeling, India on 4 November 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling 734101 India
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a 67.56-acre zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of 7,000 feet, is the largest high altitude zoo in India.(closed on thursday
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Hillside 27, West Lebong Cart Road, Darjeeling 734101 India
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre in Darjeeling, India is a rehabilitation centre for the Tibetan refugees in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region. It was established on 2 October 1959, after they followed Dalai Lama and escaped from Tibet. The production of Tibetan handicraft is the centre’s main activity. (closed on sunday)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tea Garden, Darjeeling 734101 India
(outer view)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Japanese Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling 734101 India
Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling or Darjeeling Peace Pagoda is one of the Peace Pagodas designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search for world peace. It is located in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. Afternoon enjoy local town of Darjeeling.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3 star hotel
Day 5: Darjeeling to njp/ixb (72 kms, 3 hrs approx).
Pass By: Bagdogra, Bagdogra, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to njp/ airport for onwards journey.
Tour end !!
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
