Day 1 : Arrival at Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling
Arrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport. Head for a drive to the hotel in Darjeeling (nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive) – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center. At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling.
Day 2 : Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (Half Day)
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 3 : Darjeeling - Gangtok
Transfer to Gangtok (105 kilometers 2 – 2 ½ Hours drive). Check into hotel at Gangtok. The capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist - It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake and butterflies – Check into Hotel – Drive for visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, etc. Return back to the hotel and enjoy rest of the evening free for leisure activities.
Day 4 : Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day)
Morning brings an excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet the Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep. Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year this lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds. Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour. Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center at Gangtok.
Day 5 : Transfer to Kalimpong & Sightseeing at Kalimpong
A swift drive for 65 kilometers 1 ½ - 2 hours will take you to Kalimpong. Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas it is a green destination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet. It is a historical destination with bustling market, colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range. On arrival check into hotel and next drive for sightseeing tour through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only). After an eventful day return to your hotel in Kalimpong and enjoy rest of the evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the local market area.
Day 6 : Kalimpong - New Jalpaiguri / Bagdogra
From Kalimpong embark up on a journey to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (75 km/ 3 hours) where the tour ends.