Sikkim and West Bengal
Attractions
Scenic Beauty including visits to pristine lakes, waterfalls, exciting road travel on the hills; and sighting rare migratory birds and wild flowers
Local Food and Drinks
Tea Gardens
Adventure, including crossing a natural pass
Cultural Immersion, including Buddhist monastic life and Tibetan history
Photography, including natural sights and Buddhist monasteries and local bazaars
Among The Clouds: Sikkim and Darjeeling
Upon arrival at the Bagdogra airport/NJP railway station, get transferred to Gangtok by road.
At Gangtok, check in to the hotel/resort. Take a leisurely stroll at the famous MG Marg and soak in the local life. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
After an early breakfast, go for a day-long excursion to the pristine oval-shaped
Tsomgo Lake, 40 kms from Gangtok and situated at a height of 3,780 metres. It is also
the home to the rare Brahminy duck and several other migratory birds. On the way, stop at
Kyongnosla. The lake's cool water is perfectly attuned to the scenic beauty.
Post this, travel to Baba Mandir, another 17 km beyond the Tsomgo Lake and also visit the
Nathula Pass. Return to Gangtok. Overnight halt at Gangtok.
After breakfast proceed for Gangtok city tour which includes Hanuman Tok, Saramsa Garden, Rumtek Monastery and the Namgyam Institute. Later, proceed to Pelling (6300 ft). Enroute, visit the Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse & amp; Siddheshwar Dham (chardham) in Namchi. Proceed to Pelling. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.
After breakfast, start for a full day sightseeing of Pelling. Visit the Darap village, Rimbi waterfalls, Khecheopalri lake, Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon, start for the second half of the day-long tour which includes a visit to Pemayangtse Monastry, Rabdantse Ruins, the New Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.
After breakfast, proceed to Darjeeling. On arrival at Darjeeling ,check into hotel. Rest of
the day at leisure at hotel. In the evening, stroll around the famed hill town and experience its charm. Overnight at Darjeeling.
Early morning, drive to Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular sunrise over the majestic Mt. Kanchenjungha
(world’s third highest peak). On way back to hotel, visit the Ghoom Monastery and Batasia
Loop. After breakfast, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park
(closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, the Tibetan refugee self-help centre (Sunday closed), Tea
Garden (outer view only), local ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening, free for shopping at Darjeeling. Overnight
stay at Darjeeling.
After breakfast, proceed towards NJP/Bagdogra Airport for your onward destination.