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Overview
Darjeeling, famous for its eponymous tea plantations and serenity of hills, is a World UNESCO Heritage Site. It is located in the state of West Bengal.
It has beautiful views of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain peak. Darjeeling is located in the Himalayan foothills, making it a city sitting in the nature's lap.
Gangtok, is the capital of the Northeastern state of Sikkim. The state is famous for its hilly terrain. Gangtok is the chief city for tourism in Sikkim. Tashi View Point, Hanuman Temple, Namgayal Institute of Tibetology, Enchey Monastery and Do-drulChorten are some of the places to be visited in Gangtok.
If you're planning to explore Darjeeling with Gangtok on valid prices and in an organised manner, OWIC Tours is the best guide to accompany you on your tour.
Day – 01 – Kathandu to Darjeeling – You will drive to Darjeeling
He will be assisting for the transfer - Darjeeling - Nearly 105 kilometres 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling
Day – 02 - Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (Half Day)
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop –Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour 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 (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Day – 03 – Transfer to Gangtok & Sight Seeing (Half Day) at Gangtok
After breakfast at hotel - Transfer to Gangtok – 105 kilometers 2 – 2 ½ Hours drive – Check into Hotel at Gangtok - The capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist - It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake and butterflies – Check into Hotel – Drive for visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, WhiteHall, Flower Show, etc – Back to hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day - 04 - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day)
Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir ( New ) nearly 40 kilometers - 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 - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok(Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)
Day - 05 – Departure – Gangtok to Bagdogra
Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Airport – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey
- Assistance on Arrival
- Accommodation on Twin / Triple Sharing Basis as per Plan.
- 05 Breakfasts
- 01 Escort for your Tour
- Exclusive 03 Non AC Tata Sumo for transfers
- Air Fare/Train fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips. Liquor, boating
- Any other item not specified in “Cost Includes”.
- Additional sightseeing or usages of vehicle not mention in the itinerary.
- Guide
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blocks etc (to be borne by the clients directly on the spot).
