Dazzling Darjeeling Trip

Dazzling Darjeeling Trip - Duration : Nights/8Days


DAY 1 : ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY STATION / IXB BAGDOGRA AIRPORT – GANGTOK

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport you will be received by our office executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 4 -5 Hrs). Upon arrival proceed to the hotel for check-in; the evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

DAY 2 : FULL DAY EXCURSION TO TSHANGU LAKE / BABA MANDIR

After Breakfast proceed for Excursion to Tsomgo Lake(commonly known as Changu Lake) & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours’ drive - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - 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 (Optional visit to Nathula Pass at extra charge)– Back to Gangtok. Overnight stay in Gangtok

DAY 3 : GANGTOK TO LACHUNG

After breakfast check out you hotel and drive to Lachung via Chungthang – Lachung is 125 kilometers, 5 to 6 hours’ drive –Chungthang nearly 3 hours of drive from Gangtok – Lachung situated at an altitude of 8600 feet - On the way enjoy a few wonderful locations like Seven sister waterfalls, Naga Waterfalls and the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang - The road leads through Rhododendron plants of the Singha Forest Reserve extended up to the Tibetan Plateau - Picturesque landscape, snow peaked mountains, flowing rivers blooming Rhododendrons - During April / May / June one can find the riot of colors as Rhododendrons, Primulas and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom Check into hotel – Evening free to stroll up to Lachung monastery – Night stay at Lachung.

DAY 4 : FULL DAY EXCURSION TO YUMTHANG VALLEY – LACHUNG

After breakfast proceed for Yumthang (Yumthang is a large valley surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends. Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adds to the ethereal beauty) one way. You can pay a visit to the famous hot spring on the way. Return to Lachung for lunch. After lunch you will depart for local sightseeing at Lachung. This includes visit to Lachung Monastery and waterfalls. Return to hotel for Dinner (around 8 pm) and overnight stay at Lachung.

DAY 5 : LACHUNG – GANGTOK

After breakfast check out your hotel and proceed for Gangtok stopping on the way at many places between Singhik and Mangan to see the Kanchendzonga Range. These locations offer majestic view of Mt. Pandim, Mt Kabru, Mt. Simvo, Mt. Jopuno, Mt Kanchendzonga and Mt. Siniolchu. On arrival check-in at hotel in overnight stay at Gangtok.

DAY 6 : HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING GANGTOK - DARJEELING

After breakfast at hotel you will depart for half day city tour covering along with Jhakri waterfall, later visit Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday & govt. Holidays), Do-Drul Chorten, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sunday & Govt. Holidays), Flower Show, Afternoon transfer to Darjeeling (7380 Ft/ 2250 Mts/ 115 Kms/ 4 Hrs) Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

DAY 7 : FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING (03 POINT + 07 POINT) – DARJEELING

Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts) at around 3:45 am for viewing sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (if the weather is favorable), while returning visit to Ghoom Monastery, Peace Memorial, and Batasia Loop. After breakfast at the hotel you will depart for Half day city tour of Darjeeling. This includes sightseeing at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Peace Pagoda. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

DAY 8 : DARJEELING – DEPARTURE NJP RAILWAY STATION / IXB BAGDOGRA AIRPORT

After breakfast check out your hotel then transfer to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey. As you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful serene place linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.

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