Arrival: Arrive at the nearest airport (Bagdogra Airport) or train station (New Jalpaiguri) depending on your mode of transport. Transfer to Gangtok: After arrival, you’ll be transferred to Gangtok by a private car or taxi. The journey is about 4-5 hours, depending on road conditions. Check-in: Once you arrive, check-in to your hotel and rest. Evening: If you have time, take a leisurely stroll around MG Road (Main Market), which is a popular area for shopping and exploring.
Tashi Viewpoint: A great spot for a panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga mountain range. Enchey Monastery: A 200-year-old monastery with scenic surroundings. Rumtek Monastery: A major Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Gangtok. Do Drul Chorten: Another prominent Buddhist stupa with prayer wheels. Namgyal Institute of Tibetology: A museum dedicated to Tibetan culture and Buddhist studies. Flower Exhibition Centre: If you're interested in flora, this place showcases a beautiful collection of flowers native to the region. MG Road: Spend some time exploring the vibrant market area in the evening.
Baba Mandir: A popular pilgrimage site dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh, an Indian army soldier. It's located on a high-altitude pass and offers spiritual significance and scenic views. Changu Lake (Tsomgo Lake): A beautiful high-altitude lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks, it's a must-visit spot. You can also enjoy a yak ride here, depending on the season. Nathu La Pass (optional): If you have the necessary permits and time, a visit to Nathu La Pass, which is on the Indo-China border, can be arranged. It offers spectacular views and an insight into the area’s military significance.
Transfer to Darjeeling: After breakfast, drive from Gangtok to Darjeeling, which takes around 4-5 hours. Check-in and Rest: Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Evening at Mall Road: Take a stroll along the famous Mall Road and Chowrasta, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and is ideal for shopping and enjoying local snacks.
Tiger Hill: Start early for a sunrise trip to Tiger Hill, one of the best spots for panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga and other peaks. You'll witness the sunrise painting the snow-capped peaks in golden hues. Batasia Loop: After Tiger Hill, visit the Batasia Loop, which is a unique railway loop offering panoramic views of Darjeeling and surrounding areas. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: Also known as the Toy Train, take a short ride on this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Peace Pagoda: A beautiful Buddhist stupa located on the slopes of Jalapahar Hill. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: A good place to see some rare wildlife species native to the region, including the snow leopard and red panda. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute: A museum and institute dedicated to mountaineering and the legacy of early climbers, especially Tenzing Norgay.
After breakfast, depending on your flight or train time, you will be transferred to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Station for your onward journey.
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