Overview
Sikkim is in northeast India where sharing borders with Bhutan, Tibet, and Nepal. The highest mountain Kangchenjunga 8,586m is located in Sikkim. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and it is one of the largest cities. Sikkim is the second smallest among the Indian States and also has the least population. Darjeeling is a city in the West Bengal state of India. Darjeeling is one of the popular tourist destinations in India. Every tourist prefers to travel Darjeeling and Sikkim together.
Itinerary
Meeting & Greeting on arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport & transfer to Gangtok (5,410 ft.), Capital of Sikkim. On arrival check in to the hotel. Free evening. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
After breakfast start for an excursion to Changu Lake (12,312 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 km from Gangtok city each way (Starts 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM). Overnight stay at Gangtok. Optional tour to Nathula Pass (Alt 14000Ft.) on China Border can also be arranged (Except Mon, Tue) for Indian Nationals only at an additional cost & documents required 7 days prior to departure for Nathula pass. Please note Nathula Pass permits are issued on the day of travel only as per availability and once the permit is issued the amount will be non-refundable.
This morning (Starts 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM) for a half-day trip of Gangtok city covering Banjhakri Falls/Bakthang Falls, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Sunday Closed), Flower show, Dro-Dul Chorten & Institute of Tibetology (Sunday Closed). Afternoon drive to Darjeeling (7,100 ft.) Queen of the Hills. On arrival check in to the hotel. Free evening. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Early Morning at 4 AM drives to Tiger hill to watch the sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple, and Peace Pagoda (4 hrs from 9.00 to 13.00 hrs). Free evening. Overnight stay at Darjeeling. Optional Evening (4 PM - 6 PM) Toy Train Joy Ride can be done on this day at an additional cost. (Tickets can be booked online through IRCTC {From – DJ To - DJRZ} & cab waiting for charges would be applicable if required)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Breakfast in Hotels
- All sightseeing by Private Vehicle
- Tour with all transfers including airport/railway station pick up and drop
Cost Excludes
- Entry tickets for sightseeing, garden, etc
- Any personal expenses
- Room service and special orders
- Camera/Video fees for sightseeing locations
- Any extra excursion or sightseeing apart from the suggested tour itinerary
- Any additional charges which are due to political or climatic conditions