Fascinating Darjeeling Gangtok

On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport, meet our HRPL representative who greets you and assists you to take transfer towards Darjeeling. Located at an altitude of 2050 m, Darjeeling is a picturesque hill town in West Bengal, mostly popular for its tea plantations. Home to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tranquil town makes every traveller experience spectacular views of the Magical Himalayas. The pleasing weather and claming ambience of the point promises to leave every traveller's mesmerized. On Arrival at Darjeeling, check-in to your pre-booked hotel. Evening at leisure or take out to explore the Mall or shopping area of Darjeeling in the evening. Laterwards, return back to hotel and dinner and overnight stay.

This early morning proceed driving towards the famous Tiger Hill (11 km) to analyze a picturesque sunrise like never before. As you pass through, heavy forests of oak and magnolia, get energised to realish a sunrise over Kangchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). Tiger Hill is quite popular to offer a heart taking view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together. As the first rays of the sun hit this place, you can get to see the twin peaks of Kanchenjunga painted in the shades of pink and orange color. After realishing this breath taking sunrise, Drive back to Darjeeling. On-route, visit Ghoom Monastery, War memorial and Batasia Loop. An ancient monastery, Ghoom Monastery is known for its divine atmosphere, picturesque thangkas and alluring surroundings. This monastery influenced much importance for Buddhists as it preserves some of the rare Buddhist manuscripts. Batasia Loop is the excellent host to Darjeeling Himalayan toy train, which passes through the point in a loop-like pattern. Near Batasia loop, there is a war memorial devoted to the brave soldiers who martyr their lives for the country during wars and operations after independence. On reaching the hotel, munch your hearty breakfast and proceed for your another trip of city tour. Start from Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, which is well-recognised for its alluring flora and fauna. Visit Peace Pagoda, another huge travel attraction of Darjeeling. The place is believed to be a symbol of peace and spirituality. There is a Buddhist temple and monastery situated nearby the Peace pagoda. Done up in classical Japanese style, they offers a serene ambience to meditate. With this spirit of mountaineering, you really can't miss visit the popular Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday). Realish the picturesque views of the tea plantations and high-reaching peaks with a Cable Ride that takes you to the picturesque Rangit Valley from Darjeeling. Analyze the true beauty of Darjeeling, which lies in its Tea Estates and picks the best tea for yourself. Also, visit attractions like Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday) and Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed). After the sightseeing, drive back to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Munch your healthy breakfast in this morning and check-out from the hotel and take a transfer to Gangtok, situated at a far distance of 96 kms from Darjeeling. A well-recognised Buddhist pilgrimage devotional site, Gangtok is located at the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Set at an altitude of 1600m, the place charisma tourists from all over the world to analyze it's untouched beauty. Lakes, gardens, monasteries, Gangtok has something for every traveller. Gangtok experiences enjoyable weather all throughout the year, that is why, people throng the place to relish some time admist natural beauty all through the year. On arrival at Gangtok, check-in to your pre-booked hotel and after fresh-n-up proceed for the sightseeing at huge travel attractions of Gangtok. Do Drul Chorten Stupa, one of the most important Stupas in Sikkim. This stupa features complex architecture which leaves every travellers mesmerized. Pointed up on a scenic hill above Gangtok, Enchey Monastery, one of the huge attractions of Gangtok. It's believed that this monastery belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. The navigation where the monastery is situated is believed to be blessed by Lama Drupthob Karpo, who was an expert in tantric art of Buddhism. Enchey Monastery is amazingly decorated and features chaming images of the deities Buddha, Loki Sharia, and Guru Padmasambhava. One can find a number of masks in the monastery which are used due to the annual religious dances. Do visit another attractions like Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, White Hall and Flower Show. Laterwards, drive back to the hotel. Relish the evening at leisure. Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

This precious morning, after having your hearty breakfast, leave for your same day trip to Tsomgo Lake (39 kms) and Baba Mandir (55 kms). A easy going and scenic lake, Tsomgo Lake is one of the most famous attractions of Gangtok. Nestled up an altitude of 3780 m, this glacial lake is considered holy by Sikkimese people. There is a temple devoted to Lord Maha Shiva, situated on the banks of the lake. This place is heaven for bird watchers as get to spot a figure of Brahmini ducks and migratory birds near the lake. Situated at a far distance of around 16 kms from Tsomgo Lake is Baba Mandir. A well-recognized pilgrimage point, Baba Mandir is believed to possess wish fulfilling powers. This shrine is built in the memory of Baba Harbhajan Singh, who was an Indian Army Highly Decorated Officer and lost his life near Nathula Pass. It's believed that he is still "on duty" for the Indian Army and he guards the lives of soldiers posted on the Indo-China border. You have an option of visiting Nathula Pass, which is situated 20 kms far from the shrine. Later, drive back to Gangtok. Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

This morning munch some delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel and leave for New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (119 kms) / Bagdogra Airport (126 kms) to board your flight / train for your onward journey.