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Darjeeling is the name of a town as well as a district in the West Bengal state of India. Both the town and the district are famous as one of the most important tourist destinations in the country. Darjeeling is famous throughout the world for the tea it grows and the great view of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains that it offers. It is also known for its richness in cultural & natural heritage and the famous toy train that has been declared a UN heritage. The district covering about 1144 sq km, attracts millions of tourists every year for the variety of attractions it offers.
The hill rises from the `Terai` and `Dooars` plain of Bengal and reaches an altitude of more than 12,000 feet. Three divisions of the district, namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong constitute the hilly areas and the Siliguri subdivision is in the plains.
Itineraries
Day 1 :
Arrival in Bagdogra
Depending on the mode of transportation selected by the people, our representative will meet you and the other visitors on Day 1 at either the NJP railway station or the IXB airport. Visitors will thereafter be transported to Gangtok by bus or another available mode of transportation from that point. Check into your hotel room as soon as you arrive in Gangtok and relax on your leisure day. Spend the night in a hotel in Gangtok.
Day 2 :
Drive to Tsomgo Lake and then Baba Mandir
Wake up and have a delicious breakfast at the hotel before setting out on a trip to Tsomgo Lake, which is located at a height of 12400 feet above sea level. From there, proceed to Baba Mandir, which is 13200 feet above the ground, and take in the breathtaking experience. Then go back to the hotel to spend the night there in Gangtok. If Tsomgo Lake is closed because of a landslide or for any other reason, an alternative sightseeing option will be offered.
Day 3 :
Local Sightseeing: Gangtok
After waking up at the hotel, prepare and have breakfast before beginning a full-day tour of Gangtok. Tourists will see well-known locations on this tour, including Tashi Viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, and Flower Show. The Institute of Tibetology will then be visited, followed by the Cottage Industry and Handicraft Center. Three locations—Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, and Ban Jakhri Fall—will be covered, with a maximum of six hours given for each. Stay the night in Gangtok.
Day 4 :
Gangtok and then Darjeeling
On Day 4, eat breakfast before departing from Gangtok for Darjeeling. As you go from Gangtok to Darjeeling, cross the lovely Teesta River. Check into the hotel upon arrival in Darjeeling and spend the night there.
Day 5:
Drive to Tiger Hill and Local sightseeing
Get up early at 4 AM and head to Tiger Hill to see the stunning sunrise over Mount Khangchendzongha, the third highest peak in the world at a height of 23208 feet. Visit Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery on the way back to the hotel. After eating breakfast, proceed to Tenzing Rock, P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Visit Tenzing Rock, the Japanese Temple, the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (closed on Sunday), the Tea Garden, and the Ropeway as well. Stay the night in Darjeeling.
Day 6:
Departure day
Take pleasure in a delicious breakfast at the hotel before getting ready to leave Darjeeling. Either head to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP). Take a train or a fly to your next location while carrying a wealth of lovely memories from your journey to Sikkim, Gangtok, and Darjeeling.
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Sightseeing
Transfers
Pickup-Drop
Private Cab
Entry Tickets/Passes
Accommodation
Veg & Non Veg Meals
AC Luxury Vehicle (Scorpio/Xylo)
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