EASTERN GOLDEN TRIANGLE

OVERVIEW

Darjeeling, Gangtok and Kalimpong are a magnificent blend of tranquility, luxuriant hills, and panoramic sights and on top of that the thrilling attractiveness of the impressive Kanchenjunga. All these wonderful hill stations are popular for amazing ambiance and they suggest a wonderful vision of the extended plains placed below. Darjeeling and Gangtok are equally famous for stunning and peaceful monasteries, tea gardens and orchards. It is an ideal place for all the tourists who want to be really close to nature and be in peaceful surroundings. The trip to Darjeeling offers a large number of activities from leisure walk to the more exhausting adventurous activities like trekking, river rafting, and other many other things. After taking the Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong tour, you will surely take some of the most wonderful memories home.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

Luxuriant hills
Eastern Golden triangle
Peaceful surroundings
Trekking & other activities
Local tours

ITINERARY

Day 1: ARRIVAL BAGDOGRA AIRPORT/ RAILWAY STATION

Meet & Greet at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway & transfer to Darjeeling the “Queen of the Hill station”. Its name is derived from “Dorje-Line” which means the place of “Dorje”, the mystic thunderbolt. After a very scenic drive through the mountains, reach Darjeeling and check into the hotel. Evening free to explore the surroundings on your own. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2: DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING

Early Morning at 4 AM visit Tiger Hill which is famous for its sunrise panorama over Mt. Kanchendzonga Peak. On the way back to hotel visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. Upon reaching hotel breakfast will be served. Later, after getting freshen up you can proceed for local sightseeing including The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetans Refuge Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Rope way, Japanese Temple & Peace pagoda. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3: DARJEELING TO KALIMPONG & SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, proceed to Kalimpong. Upon reaching Check-in at the hotel. Afterward it is time to visit Delo Hills, Dr. Grahm’s Home, Pine View Nursery, Jang-Dong-Palrifro-Brang Gompa, and Mangal Dham & Durpin Dara View Point & Jalepla View Point. The overnight stay shall be at the hotel.

Day 4: KALIMPONG TO GANGTOK & SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5500 Ft) the capital of Sikkim. Sikkim, the land of pristine and un-spoilt natural beauty with alpine landscapes, thick luxuriant forests, rivers and peaceful lakes. Upon arrival in Gangtok, Check in into hotel. Afternoon start half day sightseeing covering Jhakri Water Falls, Enchay Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday & govt. Holidays), Do-Drul Chorten, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sunday & Govt. Holidays), Flower Show. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5: TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR

Dedicate this day to Tsomgo Lake excursion (departure at 9 am ). This lake is situated at a height of 3,780 Mts. with an average depth of 50 ft. & Baba Mandir – The shrine made in memory of sepoy Harbahajan Singh. By Evening return to Gangtok for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: GANGTOK TO BAGDOGRA AIRPORT/NJP RAILWAY STATION

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to NJP or IXB Airport for you return journey……