A Perfect Fusion of Gangtok’s Serenity & Darjeeling’s Colonial Charm
Lakes, Monasteries & Mountains Wrapped in Misty Magic
This 5-day journey across two of Northeast India’s crown jewels—Gangtok and Darjeeling—offers a refreshing blend of spiritual heritage, natural wonders, and high-altitude adventure. Begin with the sacred lakes and cultural sights of Gangtok, then head to Darjeeling for sunrises over the Himalayas, lush tea gardens, and a dash of British-era nostalgia. Whether it’s yaks by Tsomgo Lake or a ride on the toy train tracks, this tour promises postcard moments at every turn.
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Destination
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Day 1:Arrival – NJP/Bagdogra to Gangtok
- Meet & greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport
- Drive to Gangtok (Approx. 120 km / 4 hours)
- Gangtok – the land of monasteries, rhododendrons & butterflies at 5,480 ft elevation
- Check-in at the hotel
- Evening free to explore MG Marg or local shopping area
- Overnight stay in Gangtok
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Day 2:Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
- After breakfast, full-day excursion to:
- Tsomgo Lake – high-altitude glacial lake at 12,310 ft, often snow-covered
- Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir – spiritual site with military legends
- Return to Gangtok by evening
- Optional shopping or leisure time at MG Road
- Overnight stay in Gangtok
- (Note: In case of landslide/political unrest, alternate sightseeing will be arranged)
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Day 3:Half-Day Gangtok Sightseeing & Transfer to Darjeeling
- After breakfast, half-day city tour:
- Flower Show, Bakthang Waterfall
- Do Drul Chorten, Gunjan Monastery
- Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sundays)
- Post lunch, transfer to Darjeeling (Approx. 110 km / 4 hours)
- Darjeeling – Queen of the Hills at 7,000 ft, famed for tea and Himalayan views
- Evening at leisure near Mall Road or Chowk Bazaar
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling
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Day 4:Tiger Hill Sunrise & Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
- Early morning (~3:45 AM): Drive to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga
- On return: Visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Peace Memorial
- After breakfast, explore:
- Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed Thursdays)
- Darjeeling Ropeway, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed Sundays)
- Tensing Rock, Natural History Museum (Closed Sundays)
- Return to hotel
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling
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Day 5:Departure – Darjeeling to NJP/Bagdogra
- After breakfast, check out from hotel
- Drive to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (Approx. 80 km / 3 hours)
- Depart with wonderful memories of the Eastern Himalayas
