Welcome to Gangtok
Irreverent, cheerful and pleasantly boisterous, Sikkim’s modern capital is layered along a precipitous mountain ridge, descending the hillside in steep tiers. It's a confusing spaghetti of winding lanes flanked by tall, mostly concrete-block buildings that might appear to be two storeys high from one side but often have several more floors descending behind. As well as a handful of minor sights, there are countless viewpoints with panoramas that encompass plunging green valleys and, if you're lucky weather-wise, glimpses of Khangchendzonga on the distant skyline.
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Short Escape to Gangtok
Day 1: Bagdogra - Gangtok (124 Kms / 4 Hrs) On the day of arrival at Bagdogra airport, our Holidays At representative will meet you and later drive to Gangtok. Upon arrival at Gangtok check in your hotel for night stay. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel. Day 2: Gangtok Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Gangtok, visit Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok & Tashi View Point, later drive for rest of the points, that is the seven points - Rumtek Monastery or Jhakri Water Falls, Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms (Closed on Sunday), Cable Car (Own Ticket), Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Do-Dul-Chorten (Stupar), Botanical Garden & flower show. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel. Day 3: Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Gangtok (40 Kms / 2 Hrs) Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (In case of land slide or any reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing) at the height of 12400 ft / 3780 Mts with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Overnight at Hotel. Day 4: Gangtok - Bagdogra (126 Kms / 4 Hrs) and Departure Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Bagdogra airport to board the flight for your home.
Enchanting Sikkim
Day 1: Bagdogra - Gangtok (124 Kms / 4 Hrs) On the day of arrival at Bagdogra airport, a representative will meet you and later drive to Gangtok. Upon arrival at Gangtok check in your hotel for night stay. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel. Day 2: Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Gangtok (40 Kms / 2 Hrs) Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (In case of land slide or any reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing) at the height of 12400 ft / 3780 Mts with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Overnight at Hotel. Day 3: Gangtok - Namchi (80 Kms / 2:30 Hrs) Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Gangtok, visit Hanuman Talk, Ganesh Talk & Tashi View Point, later drive for rest of the points, that is the seven points - Rumtek Monastery or Jhakri Water Falls, Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms (Closed on Sunday), Cable Car (Own Ticket), Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Do-Dul-Chorten (Stupar), Botanical Garden & flower show. Later check out from hotel and drive to Namchi. Upon arrival at Namchi check in your hotel for night stay. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel. Day 4: Namchi - Ravangla - Namchi (26 Kms / 1 Hrs) Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion tour to Ravangla, visit Buddha Park, Ravangla Town, Rallong Monastery & Tendong Hill. Overnight at Hotel. Day 5 : Namchi - Bagdogra (97 Kms / 3:30 Hrs) and Departure Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Bagdogra airport to board the flight for your home.
7-Night Land of Pristine and Mystic Beauty from Siliguri
Day 1: Siliguri - Gangtok (D)Be picked up at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri and then transferr to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Begin to feel the effects of the increasing tranquility as you journey into the land of monastery, mystic rituals and festivals at an height of 5,480 feet. Check into your hotel, for a free evening and stay overnight at Keepsa Residency or Terrace Vally in Gangtok. Day 2: Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake (B,D)Wake up for breakfast and a day excursion to Tsomgo Lake nearly (2 hours drive). The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep, generally covered in snow for most of the year the year. Head back to Gangtok and stay overnight in Gangtok. Day 3: Gangtok (B,D)After breakfast drive into the city of Gangtok for sightseeing. There you'll visit the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten Stupa, Rumtek Monastery Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, and Tashi View Point, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok. Stay overnight in Gangtok. Day 4: Gangtok - Pelling (B,D)Transfer to Pelling. One can enjoy the spectacular Eastern Himalayan Range from Pelling. Stay at Norbughang Resort in Pelling. Day 5: Pelling (B,D)After breakfast start a full-day sightseeing and visit some of the most popular attractions including Pemayangtse Monastery, Rimbi Falls, Khecheopalri Lake, Sanga Choeling Monastery and Rabdentse Ruins. Overnight stay in Pelling. Day 6: Pelling - Darjeeling (B,D)Transfer to Darjeeling. Overnight stay at hotel Hermitage in Darjeeling. Day 7: Darjeeling (B,D)Early morning around 3:45 am drive to 8,000 feet through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial and Batasia Loop. Return to the hotel for breakfast and, after getting some rest, proceed for a city tour to visit Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Ropeway, Tenzing Gumpo Rock, Tea Estate, Natural History Museum, and Peace Pagoda. Also visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday) and Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (closed on Sunday). If the attraction is closed, you will go to the Japanese temple instead. Transfer back to the hotel for overnight stay in Darjeeling. Day 8: Darjeeling - Siliguri (B)There is no itinerary planned for the day. After breakfast transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport for your journey onward.
Experience 4 Nights 5 Days Mesmerizing Darjeeling Gangtok Multi days Trip
Mesmerizing Darjeeling Gangtok Tour takes you to some of the most beautiful attractions of these two destinations. Experience the breathtaking view of sunrise at Tiger Hill, go for a ride in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), Visit to Happy Valley Tea estate, Seek blessings at Enchey Monastery, enjoy Cable car ride and yak ride at Tsomgo Lake, take back memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling-On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (70.3 km) / Bagdogra Airport (65.3 km) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (61.9 km), meet our IHPL representative who assists you while you take a transfer to Darjeeling. (Overnight in Darjeeling Hotel is Planned for you on your own expenses)Day 2: Darjeeling Local Sightseeing-Full day excursion trip of Darjeeling including Tiger Hills , HMI (Himalayan Mountaineering Institute), Zoological Gardens, and Dhirdham temple, Tea Garden, Tenzing, Gombu Rock, Peace Pagoda and Japanese temple. Dinner (Food and drinks all days your expenses) and overnight stay is at hotel in Darjeeling. (Overnight in Darjeeling Hotel is Planned for you on your own expenses)Day 3: Transfer to Gangtok & Half Day Sight Seeing-After breakfast, we will take transfer you to Gangtok (100 Kms/4hrs). After relaxation we take you for a half day excursion trip of Gangtok including Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Banjhakari Falls, Tashi View Point etc, Rumtek Monastery etc. Overnight stay and dinner is in hotel. (Overnight in Gangtok Hotel is Planned for you on your own expenses)Day 4: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir-Today after breakfast drive up for a memorable excursion tour to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. /39 km), this is one of the highest altitudes Himalayan Lake. Most beautiful this oval shape lake almost 1 km long with its average depth 50 ft and situated in east Sikkim Himalaya. Again drive up for Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13,000 ft/15 km/30 minute).Back to Gangtok and evening free for M.G Marg. the popular shopping area in Gangtok. (Overnight in Gangtok Hotel is Planned for you on your own expenses)Day 5: Departure - Gangtok to Siliguri-Drop at Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand
Private Half Day Excursion: Gangtok To Rumtek Monastery, Institute of Tibetology
Skip the stress of finding a taxi ,simply enter your details when you book, pay in advance, and then show your voucher to your driver when you Get Picked From Your Gangtok Hotel. Begin your tour with a pickup from your preferred Gangtok location as per You Tell Us we Pickup you. Meet our Trip Representative, then start your adventure around the Adventure city of Gangtok to Special Half Day Excursion to Rumtek Monastery, Institute of Tibetology Trip Special Day Excursion: Half Day Gangtok To Rumtek Monastery, Institute of Tibetology Trip Handpicked Plan:The largest monastery in Sikkim, Rumtek Monastery is the seat of the Karmapa Lama, the third highest monk in Tibetan Buddhism. It also serves as one of the most important seats of the Kagyu (Black Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism outside of Tibet and is also known as Dharmachakra Centre. Start your day by meeting our driver at the hotel lobby & proceed ahead to cover the he Namgyal Institute of Tibetology ,(Closed on Sunday & govt. Holidays). Enhance your knowledge on Tibet with a visit to the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. The institute houses some rare manuscripts, books as well as priceless artifacts of rare Lepcha. Excursion to the Rumtek Monastery which is located 24km away and on the hill, opposite of Gangtok.Airconditioned Car for Transport with Free Wifi and Knowledgeable Car Driver
Private Day Excursion: Same Day Gangtok To Phudong Monastery Trip
Begin your tour with a pickup from your preferred Gangtok location as per You Tell Us we Pickup you. Meet our Trip Representative, then start your adventure around the Adventure city of Gangtok to Special Day Excursion Phudong Monastery Trip Special Day Excursion: Full Day Gangtok To Phudong Monastery Trip Handpicked Plan:A stylish package for a short visit to the Phodong Monastery in Sikkim, the land of extremely beautiful nature and serenity is here. Phodong Monastery is a remarkable Kagyupa Monastery. Set out for this short excursion after you get picked from your hotel in the morning around 9am To 10amThe monastery was built in the 18th Century and it hosts the famous Kagyat Chaam or masked dance in every December.On the way to the monastery, you will be able to see many prayer flags leading to the Phensang Monastery. After the short visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel by noon.Airconditioned Car for Transport with Free Wifi and Knowledgeable Car Driver with Tour Guide