Leisure trip to Gangtok – Darjeeling (7 Nights/8 Days)
Overview
Leisure trip to Gangtok - Darjeeling (7 Nights/8 Days)
Gangtok 3N - Pelling 2N - Darjeeling 2N
Leisure trip to Gangtok - Darjeeling (7 Nights/8 Days) tour package is an eight days tour plan including the major tourist attractions of Sikkim and Darjeeling. Leisure trip to Gangtok - Darjeeling (7 Nights/8 Days) is a perfect tour itinerary that offers you a peaceful, relaxed time with your loved ones. Explore the mesmerizing land of Sikkim and Darjeeling with our various tour packages which ensure an unforgettable holiday. Visit the world-famous Tea gardens, Buddhist monasteries, and the colonial-era architecture with Goparyatak’s Leisure trip to Gangtok - Darjeeling (7 Nights/8 Days)tour package.
About Sikkim
The state of Sikkim, nestled in the North-Eastern part of India, is truly a land of Hidden paradise. The land offers marvelous snow-capped mountains, lush green forests, pristine lakes, undoubtedly nature’s best wonders. Unique, both environmentally and culturally, Sikkim attracts tourists from all over India. Sikkim is home to many rustic villages, temples, and wildlife. There are a lot of places to explore and also an array of monasteries in Sikkim where travelers can enjoy a peaceful, relaxed time with their loved ones.
Owing to its diverse culture, spectacular natural beauty, Monasteries, Sikkim is one of the most famous holiday destinations in India. So, if you are someone who is looking for a vacation that is very close to nature and offers tranquility, closeness to nature, then Sikkim should be your pick.
Capture some mesmerizing views when in and around Sikkim and take beautiful memories along back home, as here is an untouched beauty that leaves everyone spellbound. Check the exclusive Leisure trip to Gangtok - Darjeeling (7 Nights/8 Days)Â package, by Goparyatak, where tourists cannot only enjoy a relaxing vacation but also take delight in its tourist attractions, delicious food, and shopping.
About DarjeelingÂ
Darjeeling is one of the most mesmerizing hill stations, located in West Bengal. Known across the world for its quality tea production, Darjeeling is in abundance with valleys and tea plantations. Witness the spectacular view of Mt. Kangchenjung from Tiger hill situated in Darjeeling. Take a joy ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway aptly called as the ‘toy train’. Toy train joy rides operate between Darjeeling and Siliguri. Bagdogra is the closest airport to Darjeeling which is about 95 kilometers away. New Jalpaiguri is the closest railhead to Darjeeling.
Tour Highlights
- Day01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport - Gangtok (128 Kms. / 5 Hrs)
- Day02: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (53 Kms. / 3 Hrs. one-way)
- Day03: Gangtok Full Day Local Sightseeing
- Day04: Gangtok - Pelling via Namchi (150 Kms. / 7 Hrs.)
- Day05: Pelling Full Day Sightseeing with Skywalk
- Day06: Pelling - Darjeeling (80 Kms. / 4 Hrs.)
- Day07: Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing with Tiger Hill
- Day08: Darjeeling - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (75 Kms. / 3 Hrs.)
Best Time to Visit Sikkim and Darjeeling
Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to December) are the best seasons to visit Sikkim and Darjeeling. If you want to witness the fresh blooms, the ideal duration would be March to May and October to December. Explore the picturesque Sikkim with the best Sikkim Tour packages GoParyartak offers. The Sikkim-Darjeeling trip can be as luxurious or offbeat as you'd like it to be. Especially when you have such a variety of Sikkim travel packages to choose from. At GoParyatak, we offer services like customized tours, MICE, Air tickets, Accommodations, Forex, Visa, and other travel services.Â
Geography
Located in the Himalayan foothills, Sikkim covers the 7906 km sq. area of the country. Sikkim is characterized by mountainous terrain, glaciers, rivers, evergreen lush forests. Kangchenjunga-The highest mountain peak of India is one of the major attractions of Sikkim. Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim. People in Sikkim speak a variety of languages such as English, Sikkimese, Lepcha, and Nepali. The travelers can easily move from one place to another with the developed transportation of the state.
Darjeeling is situated on a long, narrow mountain ridge of the Sikkim, bounded by Bhutan on its east and Nepal on its west. March to June are the peak months to visit Darjeeling.
If you are unable to decide on a suitable month to visit Sikkim and Darjeeling you can always connect with us for the booking of the travel packages. At Goparyatak, we will guide you to get the best packages. For a perfect holiday, you may also explore other holiday packages available at Goparyatak.Â
Included/Excluded
- Luxury accommodations for stay during the tour
- Private non-AC car on point to point basis
- Meals as per itinerary
- 24x07 on call assistance
- Assistance in Sikkim entry formalities (Like issuance of travel card, etc.)
- Personal expenses
- Entry tickets to sightseeing places
- Charges payable for adventure activities
- Cost due to any medical/political/natural crisis
Tour Plan
Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport - Gangtok (128 Kms. / 5 Hrs)
Meet and Greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/ Bagdogra International Airport and transfer to Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). On arrival check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 02: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (53 Kms. / 3 Hrs. one-way)
After breakfast, start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. / 37 Kms. / 02 Hrs. from Gangtok) and further drive to Baba Mandir (13,200 ft. / 16 Kms. / 01 Hrs. from Tsomgo Lake). Evening back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing.)
Day 03: Gangtok Full Day Local Sightseeing
Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Closed on Sunday and 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month), Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 04: Gangtok - Pelling via Namchi (150 Kms. / 7 Hrs.)
After breakfast, start for Pelling (6,300 Ft. / 120 Kms. / 5 Hrs.) via Namchi to visit Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) and Sai Temple. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 05: Pelling Full Day Sightseeing with Skywalk
After breakfast, start for a full day sightseeing tour. In first half, cover Darap village, Rimbi waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake (Wishfulling Lake) and Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In the second half cover the Rabdantse ruins (2nd capital of Sikkim), Sang-Ngag Choling (Skywalk), New helipad ground. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 06: Pelling - Darjeeling (80 Kms. / 4 Hrs.)
After breakfast, transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 Ft.) via Singla Check post. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 07: Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing with Tiger Hill
Early morning (4:00 AM) visit Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of Permit / Token) and then back to hotel. After breakfast, starting at 8.30 AM, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Ropeway, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 08: Darjeeling - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (75 Kms. / 3 Hrs.)
After breakfast Checkout from hotel and take, the departure transfers to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/ Bagdogra International Airport for your onward journey.