Ultimate Eastern Chills
Ultimate Eastern Chills
TOUR CODE: NET/11- 03Gangtok / 02Darjeeling
Tour Itinerary Details
Day 1: IXB/NJP to Gangtok, (130kms in 4hrs)
Our representative will warmly welcome you on arrival and assist you to the vehicle for the further journey.
There after you will depart towards your dream destinations. Throughout your journey, you can enjoy the versatility in climate. Pleasant weather will win your heart completely. On the way, you will pass through Mahananda Wild life Sanctuary and more this journey offers magnificent views of the mountains, valleys and village life, the forest, waterfalls and hills covered with tea gardens.
After reaching at Gangtok, we assist you to check in at hotel and take rest. We suggest you to sleep early for next day tour. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 2: Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake with Baba Mandir Excursion – 52kms in 3hrs - One way (Timing: 7.30AM to 2.30PM)
You need to get up early, get fresh and have heavy breakfast till 09.00am. We drive you to Tsomgo Lake (Alt 12000ft/3600M), a high altitude alpine lake close to Indo-China Border. The 1 km long and 15m deep lake is considered sacred to the local people. The pure clear water remains frozen during winter. Enjoy playing in snow and Yak Ride. Proceed further to Legendary Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (“Hero of Nathula” An Indian soldiers who was awarded the MahaVir Chakra medal for his bravery and known for doing his duty still after death). Back to Hotel for late Lunch.
Optional tour to Nathula Pass (Alt 14000Ft / 4200M) on China Border can also be arranged (Except Mon, Tue) for Indian Nationals only with 2 Days Advance Request at an additional cost. (Permit for Nathula Pass is subject to availability)
Take some rest. Or you may visit the famous M G Marg. It is now more like a long stretch of open mall or avenue square where locals and tourists take leisure stroll or just sit and relax on one of the many benches laid along the middle and both sides of the road to enjoy the ambience. The entire area is free of litter, smoke and vehicle. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Documents need to carry: Original id proof + 02 Photocopies + 04 Passport size photos. Pan & Aadhar not accepted.
Day 3: Full day city tour (Timing 09.30AM to 4.30PM)
After breakfast, you visit top tourist points of Gangtok which includes Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok &Ropeway, Banjakhri Falls, Cottage Industry, Do-drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Bakthang Waterfall (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 4: Gangtok to Darjeeling Optional via Namchi at an extra cost
After breakfast, Check out from Hotel and drive towards Darjeeling via Namchi. In Namchi, The 135 feet high statue of Guru Padamasambhava is present at Samdruptse. The Chardham covers about 7 acres of land. It consists of a huge idol of Lord Shiva which is about 87ft tall. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Evening is free for personal activities. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 5: Full day city tour
Early morning 4.00am, your tour starts with visiting Tiger hill sunrise point. 11 km far from city, you will watch the combined beauty of different colors, clouds, hills, snowy Mt. Kanchendzonga and vast landscape of Darjeeling. You can’t forget these moments ever. On your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. (Timing 4.00am to 7.30am)
After breakfast visit most famous tourist points including Darjeeling Zoo, Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Happy Valley Tea Estate, Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee center (Closed on Sunday) and Japanese temple & Peace pagoda. (Timing 9.30 to 2.30).
Evening is free for leisure or to roam the local area, see their culture, activities, diversity & trend and also feel the difference between city life and hill life. Overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.
Day 6: Darjeeling to IXB/NJP 90kms in 3hrs Optional via Mirik & Pashupati market in Nepal (At an extra cost)
After breakfast, move towards IXB. On the way, we will take you to the famous man made Sumendu Lake where you get scenic views with the central attraction as the 1.25kms long lovely lake surrounded by Dhupi trees on it western bank and a vast garden on the eastern bank. Mirik is a tranquil laid back hill station. There are vantage points from where you can get lovely sights of Kanchenjunga snow peaks. And of course the area is surrounded by many rolling tea estates on mountain slopes. Enjoy boating and horse riding (on direct payment basis). Then visit Pashupati Market in Nepal (needs an extra vehicle). Our service will be till India border. You have to cross the border by showing ID Proof. Now days this market is very famous among tourist.
Your heart will never allow you to leave this place but your destination awaits you. Today you will depart from Darjeeling with a cute smile on your face remembering all the sweet moments spent here and drive back to NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport for further journey. Today your tour with Northeast Tour ends. Fly back with sweet memories of Northeast Tour.