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Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok

20,500

Destinations Covered: Gangtok- Tsomgo Lake- Pelling -Darjeeling.
Tour Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Tour Name: Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok
Tour Price: ₹ 20,500 /- Per Person(Min- 6 Person)

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Begin your journey with visiting India’s most favoured hill station, Darjeeling with Indian Temple Tour. Let the beauty of Southern and North East India cast a magic on you. With our Darjeeling Gangtok Tour, we help you embark on an outing of two most soulful locations in India.

Our 8N/9D journey allows you to take up an outing that though slowly but with certainty turns out to be a fantastic travel experience. Bask in the lap of nature under the warm sun; take unhurried walks through charming tea estates; catch the view of some of the most loving sunrises and sunsets; notice the slow-paced yet content culture of the locals; awesome at the picturesque vistas of great Himalayan Mountains; imbibe the Buddhist culture as well as treat your taste buds with the regional food. Enjoy all this and much more on Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok Tour that we have well organized for you.

Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok

Tour Name: Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok
Tour Duration: 08Nights / 09Days
Destinations Covered: Gangtok- Tsomgo Lake- Pelling -Darjeeling.
Tour Price: 20,500/- Per Person+5%GST(Min- 6 Person)

Itinerary

Day 01: Gangtok

On your arrival in New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB), meet our tour representative who further transfers you to your pre-booked hotel in Gangtok. Check in at your hotel and relax.
Gangtok is perched at an elevation of 1650 meters above sea level. The town is an important Buddhist pilgrimage center and houses many monasteries, especially Enchey Monastery. Clubs, shopping centers, exquisite eateries, gaming centers and other such entertainment options have made Gangtok a hot-spot for tourists around the world. Oak, elm, poplar and birch and other numerous species of plants and trees merge to form vast expanse of verdure. The vibrant culture is something that also acts as a crowd-puller.Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 02: Gangtok

Have your breakfast and prepare for Gangtok sightseeing tour. Some of the locations to be visited this day are Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, White Hall, Hanuman Tok, Enchey Monastery, Flower Show, Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls.
In Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom is where you can experience an exposition of art and culture of Gangtok. Here thanka paintings, handlooms, carpets, wooden masks, wooden carved and painted items, cane and bamboo works, multi-craft items, traditional hats and caps, embroidered products and many such things are available for sale and public admiration. With the construction of Enchey Monastery in 1840,
Gangtok became an important Budhhist pilgrimage spot and saw a sudden growth in number of its visitors. In Research Institute of Tibetology, one can get to know more about Tibetan culture, history, beliefs, art and beliefs. Hanuman Tok is a Hindu Temple located at upper regions of Gangtok. It is of high reverence and is maintained by Indian Army. Tashi View Point is a refreshing spot, from where you can enjoy a delightful view of the vicinity, especially of the third highest peak of the world Kanchenjunga.After this, you are free to take a stroll in M.G Road (Mall Road) or other local markets. Stay Overnight in the hotel.

Day 03: Gangtok- Tsomgo Lake/ Baba Mandir- Gangtok

After breakfast get ready for a visit to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.Tsomgo Lake or Changu Lake is perched at an elevation of 3780 meters and is a delight for trekkers and nature-lovers. The lake is serene and placid, having no human inhibition around it. Indo-China Border and Nathu La Pass are just a few kilometers from here. Various rare and beautiful species of animals and bird have called the vicinity their home. Rhododendrons, irises, yellow poppies and other such colorful flowers bloom near the lake in the months of May and August. A Shiva Temple on the lakeside is highly-revered and has interesting tales related to it.
Baba Mandir does not promote a specific religion, but inspires its visitors to become selfless. The temple is dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh, an Indian Army soldier. He sacrificed his life near the temple in 1967. There are many stories about Baba that prove that he had spiritual powers. One such legend tells that the man used to warn the team three days prior to the surprise attacks by enemies.By evening return to Gangtok, you are free to shop in M.G Road (Mall Road) or other local markets. Stay overnight in hotel.

Day 04: Gangtok- Pelling

After breakfast, prepare for transfer to Pelling. On reaching, check-in at hotel. Rest of the time is to be spent at leisure.Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2150 meters. The town is adorned with monasteries and nature’s mystique. It displays the very essence of culture and nature gracefully. The sight of Himalayan peaks from this town is unforgettable, on a clear day you can catch the sight of the third largest peak of the world (Kanchenjunga), along with Kumbhakarna, Pandim, Zopuno, Shimbho, Rathong, Sinolchu etcetera. Several orchids add on to the beauty of the town. Also, its short trek routes and rich wildlife make it a preferred location by the trekkers.Stay overnight at Pelling.

Day 05: Pelling (sightseeing)

After breakfast take a drive for full-day sightseeing tour of Pelling, which includes Rimbi Rock Garden, Rimbi Waterfall, Khecheopalri Lake, Khecheopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga Waterfall, Rabdantse Ruins and Pemayangtse Monastery.Khecheopalri Lake is a highly-revered Buddhist lake; it is believed that if someone wishes for something here, gets it granted soon. The lake is a part of Buddhist pilgrimage circuit, along with Dubdi Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery, the Sanga Choeling Monastery, the Rabdentse ruins and Tashiding Monastery. Other parts of this circuit, Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdentse ruins are also to be visited. Pemayangtse Monastery is a popular monastery in Western Sikkim and also one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim.
It was built for monks of pure Tibetan lineage, ta-tshang. Rabdentse ruins served as second capital of erstwhile kingdom of Sikkim between 1670 and 1814. There are many legends that attract Buddhist pilgrims here. The roars of Kanchenjunga Falls can be heard from great distance. It falls from a height of 300 feet, and looks magnificent.In the evening, you are free to take a stroll in the helipad or local markets. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 06: Pelling- Darjeeling

Have your breakfast and get ready to visit Darjeeling. On reaching, check-in at your hotel and relax. Rest of the day is to be spent at leisure.Darjeeling is perched at an elevation of 2164 meters. It is profusely strewn with tea gardens; tea of Darjeeling is highly acclaimed worldwide. Darjeeling Himalayan Railways is yet another asset of the town, as it provides a beautiful experience of exploration. UNESCO has listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railways as a World Heritage Site. The town, with its manicured and well-arrayed tea gardens is home to a sprawling biodiversity and vibrant culture.Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 07: Darjeeling

At around 3:45 AM, leave your room to take a drive up to Tiger Hill, at the height of 2440 meters. You drive past oak and magnolia forests. Tiger Hill is hailed for its magnificent and inspiring sight of sunset. The sunrays hit the highest peaks like the third highest peak of the world, Kanchenjunga. The sky gradually changes color and birds chirp as sun begins to set.When done with Tiger Hill, return to your room for breakfast and refreshing. On your way to hotel, visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and Peace Memorial. Ghoom Monastery was founded by Lama Sherab Gyatso in 1875. One of its star features is the 15-feet-high statue of Maitreya Buddha, which contains images of Chongapa and Chenrezi, disciples of Buddha. You can unwind in Batasia Loop and enjoy the sight of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway making its way through it. Pay homage in Peace Memorial in the vicinity.
Return to your room and get ready for second round of Darjeeling sightseeing, which consists of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tensing Gumpo Rock, Ropeway, Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed) and Peace Pagoda.Witness the rich display of Tibetan culture in Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, where you can buy beautiful artifacts, handlooms, handicrafts items, fabrics etc. Peace Pagoda was commissioned by Nchidatsu Fujii and dates back to 1971. The main aim behind its construction was unification of all religions, creed and races. It indeed is a symbol of love, peace and spirituality. Bengal Natural History Museum houses a collection of specimens of birds and other creatures. Specimen of Northern spotted owlet, Himalayan brown wood owls, pheasants, fly catchers, Northern brown fish owl, woodpeckers and others 800 specimens are put in display here.You are free to spend your evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08: Darjeeling- Mirik- Darjeeling (1 ½ hour- 62 km, one side)

Have your breakfast and take a drive to Mirik. During your journey you drive past scenic locations. Mirik is a beautiful getaway from Darjeeling. The town is well-known for its orange orchards. Sumendu Lake is a high-altitude lake, nestled amid vast greenery and is a famous attraction of Mirik. Boating and horse-riding are two common activities on and around the lake.When done with Mirik, head back to the hotel. On your way visit Pashupati Market which is famous for cheap foreign goods.Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 09: Darjeeling- New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB)

Have your breakfast and check out from your hotel. You get an assisted transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB), for your onward journey.

 

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Inclusions

  1. Pick up and drop from airport/railway/bus station.
  2. Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis.
  3. All breakfast included at hotels.
  4. All transfers and sightseeing by private A/C vehicle.
  5. Driver’s bata, toll, parking, road tax, fuel charges All applicable taxes.

Exclusion

  1. Service Tax – 5% GST Extra.
  2. Any air/bus/rail fare Any other meals not mentioned in package inclusions.
  3. Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
  4. Any personal expenses such as laundry, room service, mini bar, telephone etc.
  5. Guide charges/boating charges/entrance fees for any sightseeing
  6. Any services or activity charges other than those included in inclusions.
  7. Supplementary cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season .

FAQs

Q1: What is the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package?

The Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package offers a captivating journey through the charming hill towns of Darjeeling and Gangtok. This package is designed for travelers seeking a blend of stunning landscapes, cultural experiences, and relaxation. It provides an opportunity to witness panoramic views of the Himalayas, explore vibrant markets, visit tea estates, and immerse yourself in the unique culture of the region.

Q2: What are the key destinations covered in the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package?

The Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package covers the picturesque towns of Darjeeling and Gangtok. These destinations offer a mix of cultural attractions, historical sites, and breathtaking vistas. The package allows you to experience the beauty of Tiger Hill, the tranquility of monasteries, and the charm of tea plantations. Refer to the detailed itinerary for a comprehensive list of destinations and attractions covered during the tour.

Q3: What type of experiences can I expect during the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package?

The Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package offers a diverse range of experiences. You can expect to witness stunning sunrise views over the Himalayas, visit ancient monasteries, explore bustling markets, and learn about the tea-making process. Depending on the itinerary, you may also have the opportunity to engage in adventure activities, interact with local communities, and sample authentic local cuisine. The detailed itinerary provides insights into the experiences planned for the journey.

Q4: Is the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package suitable for families?

Yes, the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package is suitable for families. The package offers a mix of experiences that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, making it a great choice for family travel. From cultural exploration to scenic views and leisurely activities, there’s something for everyone. Families can create lasting memories while discovering the diverse attractions of Darjeeling and Gangtok.

Q5: Can I customize the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package?

While the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package has a set itinerary to ensure a comprehensive experience, some customization options may be available. You can inquire about adding specific activities, extending your stay, or making adjustments to the schedule. Contact our customer service team to discuss customization possibilities and any associated costs.

Q6: How can I book the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package?

Booking the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package is easy. Visit our official website to check for available departure dates, package pricing, and the booking process. If you have any queries or need assistance, our customer service team is available to guide you through the booking steps and provide any necessary information.

Q7: What is the best time to embark on the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package?

The best time to experience the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package is typically from March to June and September to November. During these months, the weather is pleasant, and the skies are clear, providing excellent conditions to explore the towns and enjoy outdoor activities. However, each season has its own charm, so you can choose the timing based on your preferences and interests.

Q8: What essentials should I pack for the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package?

Pack clothing suitable for varying weather conditions, including warm layers, comfortable walking shoes, and rain gear. Bring essentials such as a water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and cultural experiences. Don’t forget to carry any personal medications and a first aid kit. Review the detailed packing list provided by the tour operator for guidance.

Q9: Are there any age restrictions for the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package?

The Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package is suitable for travelers of varying age groups, from adults to seniors. The package offers a mix of activities that cater to different interests and fitness levels. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, you can enjoy the cultural and natural attractions of Darjeeling and Gangtok.

Q10: Can I extend my stay in Darjeeling or Gangtok after the package ends?

Certainly! If you wish to extend your stay in Darjeeling or Gangtok after the Beautiful Darjeeling Gangtok package ends, you can discuss this with our customer service team. They can provide information on options for extended stays, additional activities, and any associated costs. Extending your stay allows you to further explore the attractions and immerse yourself in the unique charm of each town.