DAY 01 : NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Darjeeling (75 kms / 3 hrs)
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.). On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 02 : Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 03 : Darjeeling – Pelling (80 Kms / 4 hrs)
This morning after breakfast transfer to Pelling (6,300 ft.) via Singla check post. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.
DAY 04 : Pelling Sightseeing
After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. 1st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.
DAY 05 : Pelling – Gangtok (150 kms / 5 hrs) via Chardham
After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). Enroute visit Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 06 : Gangtok Local Sightseeing
Some of the best places you will explore in 7N 8D Darjeeling Sikkim Package. Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Gunjan Monastery , BakthangFalse , Do Drul Chorten , Namgyel Tibetology Insititute , Flower Show (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 07 : Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)
DAY 08 : Gangtok – NJP Rly Station / IXB airport (120 kms / 5 hrs)
After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB airport for your onward journey.
Places to Visit in 7N 8D Darjeeling Sikkim Package:
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Tiger Hill is nearer to Darjeeling at a distance of 11 kilometers. Sunrise is the attraction point of Tiger Hills as Everest and MT. Kanchenjunga can be seen. MT. Kanchenjunga is lying partly in Sikkim and Nepal with an elevation of 8586 meters. A glimpse of this snow-covered mountain during sunrise is a treat.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established in 1954. The objective of this institute is to train and promote mountaineering among youth.
P.N Zoological Park in Darjeeling is largest high attitude zoo. One can witness many exotic and rare Himalayan animals.
Mangal Dham was built in memory of Shri Guru Mangaldasji covers a vast area. This Krishna temple is peaceful and calm.
Deolo Hills is one of the hills of Kalimpong. There are perfectly maintained garden in the surrounding. Mt Kanchenjunga can be viewed from here on clear days.
Dr. Graham’s Home is a home for children. It was founded in 1900 and it helped many children who were in distress.
Golf Garden is located in the hill of Durpin Dara of Kalimpong. The slopes of this army golf course are at high elevation and perfectly maintained. Durpin Dara Hills has an excellent point where one can see river Teesta and Rungeet. It offers a panoramic view of its surrounding.
Pine view nursery is a well-maintained nursery in Kalimpong having a collection of over 1500 species of cactus plant. Large numbers of other flowers are also available there.
Flower Show is an exhibition of a variety of beautiful flower from all parts of Sikkim. This flower festival is internationally recognized.
Cottage industry and handicraft center have traditional arts and crafts. It is a government training center for handloom and handicrafts.
Dro-Dul Chorten is a stupa with a golden top dome. It was built in 1946 by the head of Nyingma order. It is a very peaceful place and an important tourist spot.
- Enchey Monastery belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism is approximately 200 years old. 10th King of Sikkim rebuilt it in 1908.
- Banjakhri Falls is an energy park as it uses non-conventional energy. This is a theme park and fully commercialized.
- Tsomgo Lake offers a legendary view in winters as the lake gets frozen. It is located at very high altitude nearly 12,400 feet.
- Baba Mandir is a famous tourist destination at an altitude of 13,000 feet. It was built in 1983 in memory of soldier Baba Harbhajan Singh.
So Book Now 7N 8D Darjeeling Sikkim Package to make most of your Darjeeling and Sikkim Trip.