day 1: airport to namchi
guests will be received by our official at airport (ixb) / new jalpaiguri railway station (njp) / tenzing norgay bus terminus (junction).
he will assist you for the onward journey to namchi.
namchi is located at an average elevation of 1315 meters and is nearly 100 kilometers away, taking about 3-4 hours by road.
a perfect destination for tourists in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking, or other adventure activities. it is known as the land of monasteries, festivals, and natural beauty, with the only tea estate in sikkim at an elevation of 1675 meters (5500 feet).
in the evening, enjoy free time to stroll around mg marg local market.
overnight stay at namchi.
day 2: namchi sightseeing & gangtok transfer
early morning breakfast.
the local sightseeing will be in a maruti van (as per the local norm).
sid-dharman is a unique pilgrimage and cultural center with a 108-foot statue of lord shiva and replicas of the four major dhams of the country: jagannath, dwarika, rameswaram, and badrinath. the replicas are located at the solophok hilltop in namchi.
visit the rock garden, a few kilometers up from the town on the way to samdruptse. the garden showcases a wide variety of flora and is a local recreation and picnic spot.
after sightseeing, return to the hotel for lunch or have lunch on the way.
later, transfer to gangtok.
overnight stay at gangtok.
day 3: gangtok sightseeing
morning breakfast.
after breakfast, embark on a city tour of gangtok. the sightseeing will be for half a day, ensuring a comfortable drive and minimum travel distance.
sightseeing includes:
directorate of handicrafts & handloom
research institute of tibetology
do drul chorten (stupa)
enchoy monastery
white hall
flower show
ganesh tori
hanuman tori
tashi view point
banjhakri falls (one of the finest falls close to gangtok)
return to the hotel.
evening free to roam around mg road (mall) or visit local shopping centers.
there are a few discotheques in gangtok where you can spend time.
overnight stay at gangtok.
day 4: excursion to tsomgo lake & baba mandir
morning breakfast at the hotel.
excursion to tsomgo lake & baba mandir (around 40 kilometers).
tsomgo lake is an oval-shaped lake, nearly 50 feet deep. it is generally covered in snow for most of the year. the lake is home to brahmini ducks and many migratory birds.
nearby, visit the sacred baba mandir, which is a very holy site.
the nathu la pass to the republic of china is nearly 20 kilometers and is an optional tour.
return to gangtok.
evening free to roam around mg road (mall) or visit local shopping centers.
overnight stay at gangtok.
(in case of a landslide or if tsomgo lake is closed for any other reason, alternate sightseeing will be provided.)
day 5: transfer to darjeeling
after breakfast at the hotel, begin the onward journey to darjeeling.
distance: nearly 110 kilometers, taking about 3-3.5 hours by road.
darjeeling is situated at an elevation of 2123 meters (7000 feet) on a ridge and is known for breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens, and spectacular views of mount everest.
darjeeling is also famous for its orthodox tea and is home to many international schools and the internationally renowned himalayan mountaineering institute (hmi).
it is also home to the famous world heritage train (unesco) – the darjeeling himalayan railway (dhr), padmaja naidu zoological park, and the famous tea estate.
check into the hotel.
evening free for leisure.
overnight stay at darjeeling.
day 6: darjeeling local sightseeing
early morning: around 4:00 am, drive through primitive forests of oak and magnolia to tiger hill to view the sunrise over the kangchenjunga peak (subject to clear weather).
on the way back, visit ghoom monastery, peace memorial, and batasia loop.
return to the hotel for breakfast.
after breakfast, rest for a while and proceed for half-day sightseeing.
sightseeing includes:
padmaja naidu zoological park
himalayan mountaineering institute (closed on thursday)
ropeway
tensing gumpo rock
tibetan refugee self-help center (closed on sunday)
tea estate
natural history museum (closed on sunday)
peace pagoda
return to the hotel.
evening free to stroll around the area.
overnight stay at darjeeling.
day 7: departure
after breakfast, check out from the hotel.
transfer to siliguri / new jalpaiguri railway station (njp) / bagdogra airport / tenzing norgay bus stand (junction).
distance: nearly 105 kilometers, taking about 3-4 hours by road.
end of the tour.
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