Darjeeling: The Queen of the Himalayas

Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport /NJP, meet our representative and transfer to Gangtok, as reach check in at the hotel. Evening you are free to explore the local area by yourself. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

After breakfast, proceed to Tsomgo Lake (12,210 ft.) and New Baba Mandir, a 40 km drive which takes 2.5 hrs. This lake is located very close to Nathula Pass, (on direct payment basis) which is the entry point to China termed as the “Silk Route '' and remains frozen for most parts of the year. The lake is home to the Brahminy ducks and many migratory birds. Nearby is the New Sacred Baba Mandir, which is highly acknowledged for its spiritual worth. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

Note for Nathula Pass:-

 In case of a landslide or any reason, Tsomgo Lake is closed, so we will provide alternate sightseeing at Gangtok.

 Nathula Pass visit will be on a direct payment basis because it depends on availability of permits from the army to weather & Road conditions.

 Nathula Pass is closed to visitors on Monday and Tuesday.

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceeds to visit Namgyal Research Institute Of Tibetology (closed on Sunday), Do-Drul Chorten Stupa, Gangtok City Ropeway (pay directly by yourself). After sightseeing transfer to Darjeeling as reach check in at the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.

Early morning proceeds to Tiger Hill. Being the highest point of Darjeeling, Tiger Hill offers some of the best sights of the Himalayas, which are apt to be visited early in the morning. Imagine yourself standing in front of the mighty Kanchenjunga peak, the snow clad peaks of which are turning golden due to the rising sun. Also visit the Incredible and Batasia Loop, Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries one of the oldest monasteries in Darjeeling. It is also called (Ghoom Monasteries). Drive back to your hotel for a healthy breakfast after breakfast visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Peace pagoda, Tibetan Refugee self-help center (closed on Sunday), and Tenzing Rock. Overnight stay at a hotel in Darjeeling.