NJP RLY STATION / IXB AIRPORT – GANGTOK (125 KMS / 04 HRS)? |
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Upon arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport meet & greet, then transfer to Gangtok (5,480 ft.).(The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is an attractive tourist destination, reflecting a unique ambience which derives from its happy blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside the deeply felt presence of stupas and monasteries, Gangtok also bustles like any other thriving town). Check-in to hotel & enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Shop around at M.G. Marg & explore the city on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok.
VISIT - TSOMGO LAKE - BABA MANDIR - NATHULA PASS ( 55 KMS ONE WAY) |
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After a delicious breakfast at hotel visit Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Shop around at M.G. Marg & explore the city on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok. (If due to landslide or bad road condition Tsomgo Lake is closed then alternate sightseeing will be provided).
Nathula Pass (14450FT) : The road to Nathula passes through the Tsomgo lake. It is one of the highest motorable roads in the world and is richly surrounded by alpine flora. On a clear day you can even see the road winding down the Chumbi valley. Tourists are allowed to go close to the international border from where you can see Chinese soldiers on the other side of the barbed wire. Nathula is open for Indian nationals on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays.
GANGTOK - LACHUNG (116 KMS / 06 HRS) |
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After delicious breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to Lachung (8,800 ft). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Water Fall, Naga Water Fall, arrive Lachung by evening. Enjoy dinner & overnight stay in Lachung.
LACHUNG - YUMTHANG VALLEY EXCURSION - GANGTOK (116 KMS / 6 HRS) |
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Early morning after breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley which is Known as Valley of Flowers (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way). Back to resort for Lunch & check out from the hotel for departure to Gangtok. On the way back witness the wonderful Bheema & Twin waterfalls. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok
GANGTOK - DARJEELING (115 KMS /4 HRS) |
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After a delicious breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Darjeeling (6,710 ft). On arrival at Darjeeling check-in to hotel & enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stroll in the Mall by your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Darjeeling.
DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (10 POINTS) |
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Be a witness of the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kangchenjunga (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak at around 4 am) at Tiger Hill early in the morning (subject to permit & weather conditions). After a sumptuous breakfast thrill yourself by visiting World famous Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Also visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view) , Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda and Ropeway (Ticket cost not included and directly payable by guest). In evening explore the Mall on your own & shop around. Enjoy overnight stay in Darjeeling.
DARJEELING – NEW JALPAIGURI STATION / BAGDOGRA AIRPORT ( 98 KMS / 03 HRS) |
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After your breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey with unlimited sweet memory of Darjeeling Tour.
*Tour Ends*
Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.
Lachung is a mountain village close to the Tibetan border, in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It's divided by the Lachung River. The village is home to the 19th-century Buddhist Lachung Monastery, surrounded by apple orchards. Nearby, the Yumthang Valley's Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary protects many species of rhododendron. The valley is also known for its waterfalls, pine forests and hot springs.
Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It's famed for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks.
NOTE:
For tour to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Nathula Pass, Lachen & Lachung ILP (Inner line permit) is required for Indian tourist. It is mandatory that guest should carry 06 COPIES (02 copies for Tsomgo Lake & 02 copies for North Sikkim) OF PASS – PORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH & ORIGINAL as well as Photocopy of ID PROOF (ID card – Voter ID /Pass-port/Driving License etc) for processing of permit. Child should carry their Birth Certificate/school certificate (any photo ID) & photograph.
To visit various Places of Sikkim Permission is required
NATHULA PASS:
Nathula pass visit is subject to permit & road condition. Only limited permits are issued by the army before 48 hrs of tour. It is open 5 days a week except Mon & Tue. Supplement cost for Nathula Pass will be Rs. 6000.00 approx. NAME, ADDRESS, AGE & GENDER of all guests traveling are required for processing of permit. Minimum time required is 72 hours before the tour date. We will try our best, but in case of non-availability of permit, the tour will only be till Baba Mandir.
It is mandatory that guest should carry Government issued photo ID proof (Election ID card, Passport etc) Original & Photocopy.