Amazing North East India
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Toy Train Ride in Darjeeling
Monasteries in Gangtok
DAY 01 Arrival New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling
Reach New Jalpaiguri by train. Upon arrival you will connect a toy train to Darjeeling. Darjeeling is a height of 2123 meters (70001 feet) lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest. Upon arrival at Darjeeling you will check in at hotel.
Evening is free to visit Mall road or local shopping center.
Dinner and night stay at hotel in Darjeeling.
DAY 02 Darjeeling sightseeing
Today early morning you will drive to 2440 meters (8000 feet) through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). Enroute visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop. Return to hotel for breakfast. After a short rest, you will visit half day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan RefugeeSelf HelpCenter (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda.
Evening free to stroll around the Mall area or Chowk Bazaar. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 03 Darjeeling - Gangtok
Morning breakfast at hotel, transfer to Gangtok nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 4 hrs. Gangtok the capital of the 22nd state of India. Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill stations with varied options for tourist. It is known for the monastery, Orchids, HighAltitude Lake and butterflies. It has option for tourist of all age.
Upon arrival at Gangtok and check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, one of the finest monastery where His holy Dalai Lama stayed for some time, etc. Evening free for independent activities.
DAY 04 Excursion To Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Morning breakfast at hotel. Visit TsomgoLake (situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet). Baba Mandir along with the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees. 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 & many migratory birds. Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour.
Later drive back to Gangtok. Evening free to visit M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center.
Dinner and night stay at Gangtok.
DAY 05 Gangtok To Siliguri To New Jalpaiguri Station
After breakfast, you will transfer to Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) for onward journey.
Inclusions
Accommodation in standard category of rooms at all hotels
Meal Plan on Bed & Breakfast at all places accordingly
English speaking guide as per places mentioned in itinerary.
All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by air-conditioned private vehicle for the entire tour
All applicable current taxes for hotels and transport
Exclusions
Air Fare / Rail Fare
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry / tips / shopping / telephones / Medical etc.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions mentioned above.
Entry fees to Monuments specifically. Toy train ride.
Charges in hotels for additional services.
Photography and video making fees at the sites.
Personal insurance.