Glimpses of Sikkim

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, you will meet by our local representative who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok which marks the beginning of a beautiful trip  (130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Arrive at Gangtok extremely alluring, pleasantly boisterous and wreathed in clouds the capital city of the Sikkim with spectacular views.Overnight at Gangtok.

After breakfast start day excursion to Tsomgo Lake 02 hrs journey from Gangtok leads up to one of the most picturesque high-altitude lake in India. The mere sight of the towering peaks in the backdrop, pine trees around the lake, and the chirping of migratory birds. Onward visit Baba Mandir 01 Hrs from Tshangu Lake – a temple dedicated to the Late Sepoy Harbhajan Singh who died while performing national duties in 1968. It is believed that the spirit of the Harbhajan Singh still protects the soldiers in that area and cures the ailing ones. Return back to Gangtok by evening . Overnight at Gangtok.

Optional: Go for a tour to Nathula Pass and make it even more exciting (charges extra)

Note– For Nathula pass you will have to pay Rs 2,500/ to 3500/- per vehicle extra approx on reaching Gangtok for permit. Nathula Pass visit is subject to availability of permit. Monday & Tuesday closed.

After breakfast proceed on a half day sightseeing covering Jhakri Water Falls – the park’s statuary and other displays document the Ban Jhakri or traditional shamanic healer who worships spirits living in caves around the falls. Continue your sightseeing delight with the largest Stupa of Sikkim – Do Drul Chorten. Soak in the tranquility and spin the prayer wheels together to release prayers into the universe.Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, which is home to a remarkable assortment of Tibetan artefacts as well as ancient manuscripts. Buy authentic items from the Institute of Handicrafts and Handlooms and Mall Road. Afternoon transfer to Darjeeling 5 hours journey. Check in and overnight at Darjeeling.

Early in the morning proceed to Tiger Hill from where you can get a sparkling view of sun rising over Mt Kanchendzonga, spreading the orange of its light on snow white peaks of the Himalayas and catch a glimpse of a spectacular natural occurrence in the hills of ‘The Queen of Hills’. After breakfast proceed for half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute an institution where a number of tourists and youngsters learn mountaineering skills. Also visit the Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Thursday closed) and the Tibetan Refugee Centre in Darjeeling. , Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center & indulge in panoramic view of Tea Estate and sip in hot Darjeeling tea.Overnight at Darjeeling.

After breakfast proceed to the airport for your flight back to home bound. It’s time to say good bye to everyone except your memories. We hope you are fulfilled with lots of happy memories.