Overview: Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “ToyTrain,” completed in 1881. It's famed for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt.Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks.

Early Morning at 04:00 AM visits Tiger Hill famous for its sunrise over Mt.Kanchendzonga, on way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to the hotel. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNHZ Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view). You can go to explore Mall Road on your own if you wish.

Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre in Darjeeling, India is a rehabilitation centre for the Tibetan refugees in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region. It was established on 2 October 1959, after they followed Dalai Lama and escaped from Tibet. The production of Tibetan handicraft is the centre's main activity.

Old Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is known for its 15 feet (4.6 m)-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha. The external structure of the building was established in 1850 by the Mongolian astrologer and monk Sokpo Sherab Gyatso, who was head of the monastery until 1905.

The Batasia Loop is a spiral railway created to lower the gradient of ascent of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in Darjeeling. Scenic point known for its unique uphill train track, plus gardens & a monument to Indian soldiers.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the only specialized Zoo in the country and is internationally recognized for its conservation breeding programmes for Red Panda, Snow Leopards, Tibetan Wolf and other highly endangered animal species of Eastern Himalaya. It was formerly known as Himalayan Zoological Park and was established on 14th August 1958 in Darjeeling (West Bengal) as a joint venture of Govt. of India (Department of Science and Technology) and Govt. EXCLUDE: TICKET

Tiger Hill is located in Darjeeling, in the Indian State of West Bengal. It has a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together.
Mt.Kanchendzonga, also spelt Kanchenjunga, is the third highest mountain in the world. It rises with an elevation of 8,586 m in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal delimited in the west by the Tamur River, in the north by the Lhonak the Chu and Jongsang La, and in the east by the Teesta River.
From Tiger Hill, Mount Everest (8848 m) is just visible. Kanchenjunga (8598 m) looks higher than Mt. Everest, owing to the curvature of the Earth, as it is several miles closer than Everest. The distance in a straight line from Tiger Hill to Everest is 107 miles (172 km). Early Morning at 04:00 AM

After Breakfast check out from Darjeeling and proceed to Gangtok. Within the higher peaks of the Himalaya and with a year-round mild temperate climate, Gangtok is at the center of Sikkim's tourism industry.

Overview: Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became the capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist centre and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.

After breakfast start for a day trip to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.), 34 km from Gangtok city & Baba Mandir. Tsomgo Lake freezes completely during the winter and is much revered by the locals.

Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim some 40 kilometres from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m, the lake remains frozen during the winter season.

Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Dongkya Range of the Himalayas between China's Yadong County in Tibet, and the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal in Bengal, South Asia. The pass, at 4,310 m, connects the towns of Kalimpong and Gangtok to the villages and towns of the lower Chumbi Valley.
*** Nathula Pass visit will be on a direct payment basis because it depends on the availability of permits from the army and weather & Road conditions.

The Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park is a recreation centre and tourist attraction near Gangtok, in the state of Sikkim, India. The park's statuary and other displays document the Ban Jhakri, or traditional shamanic healer who worships spirits living in caves around the falls.

Ranka Monastery (also known as Lingdum Monastery) which is located about 20kms from Gangtok town is one of the most wonderful monasteries in east Sikkim. Enormous, modern monastery with a gold-plated Buddha statue, detailed paintings & mountain views.

Do-drul Chorten is a stupa in Gangtok in the Indian state of Sikkim. The stupa was built by Trulshik Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1945. Inside this stupa is a complete set of Dorjee Phurba, Kangyur and other religious objects. Around the stupa are 108 Mani Lhakor or prayer wheels.

Check out from your hotel & drive to your next destination.
On the way, take a break for some beautiful spots that are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) and Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall.
On arrival at your destination, Check in to your pre-arranged hotel.
In the evening, you can stroll around the local market on your own or have some leisure time.

Overview: Lachen – Lachung is a beautiful small hamlet situated at a high altitude. Lachen means “Big Pass” while Lachung is "Small Pass". One of the highest lakes in the world is in Lachen, it enjoys a stunning setting, with perennial snow peaks all around.

After Early breakfast proceed to Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 Ft.) en-route visit Thangu Valley (12,795 Ft.) and Chopta valley (13,200 Ft.). Gurudongmar Lake is the second-highest lake in World and it will take approx 3-4 hours to drive from Lachen (One way). The Lake generally is covered with snow from December to April or even more and is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake. Drive to Lachung (8,738 Ft.).
Later return back to the hotel for baggage & and leave for Lachung.

Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India, at an elevation of 5,430 m according to the Government of Sikkim. It is located in the Great Himalayas in the Indian state of Sikkim and is considered sacred by Buddhists, Sikhs and Hindus.

On arrival at your destination, Check in to your pre-arranged hotel.
In the evening, you can stroll around the local market on your own or have some leisure time.

Overview: Lachung is a mountain village close to the Tibetan border, in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It's divided by the Lachung River. The village is home to the 19th century Buddhist Lachung Monastery, surrounded by apple orchards. Nearby, the Yumthang Valley's Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary protects many species of rhododendron. The valley is also known for its waterfalls, pine forests and hot springs.

The early morning drive to Yumthang Valley is known as the Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft / 26 Kms / 1½ Hrs. one way). Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks and winter playgrounds of yetis. On the way back, visit Hot Spring, which is considered to have medicinal properties. Back to hotel for Baggage and drive to Gangtok
* In case of a Landslide or any reason, Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing at Gangtok.

The Yumthang Valley or Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary, is a nature sanctuary with river, hot springs, yaks and grazing pasture on rolling meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains in the North Sikkim

Check out from your hotel & drive to your next destination.
On arrival at your destination, Check in to your pre-arranged hotel.
In the evening, you can stroll around the local market on your own or have some leisure time.

Overview: Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became the capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist centre and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.

Check out from your hotel, if time permits enjoy free time for ‘SHOPPING’ or any Sightseeing left, on your own.
The driver will be there for Pick up outside your Hotel, enjoy the comfortable drive to your destination.
Fly back to your Hometown with wonderful memories. Tour Concludes.
* Time varies as per distance from your hotel to your destination, traffic & road conditions.

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