Day 01 –Arrival & Transfer to Gangtok –
Guest will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) – He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Gangtok – Nearly 135 Kilometers, 3 ½ – 4 hours drive – A perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure – Land of monastery, mystic rituals / festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies – In the evening one is free to stroll around M G Marg / Local Market – Over night stay at Gangtok
Day 02 – Gangtok Local Sightseeing –
Early morning breakfast – The local Sightseeing will be in Maruti van as this is the norm of Gangtok – Gangtok local Sight Seeing will be as per the schedule of the guide – 7 to 8 points includes the following – Rumtek Monastery or Ranka Monastery one of the oldest and most beautiful monastery of India with Ban Jhagri Falls – Shanti View Point – Ban Jhagri Falls – Institute of Tibetology – Ganesh Tok – Cottage Industry – Flower Show – White hall – Tashi View Point – One can visit Rumtek Monastery with supplement cost ) – The visit to all these places are done with leisure and we advise our guest to follow – Evening one is free to stroll around – Over night stay at Gangtok
Day 03 – Excursion To Changu / Tsomgo Lake (Nathula Optional) –
Early morning breakfast – Permits are made one day prior to visit – This is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 2 hours – Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region – A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside – Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place – Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen – (Nathu La Pass visit has to be arranged the previous Night when Voters ID card will be asked for – Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get cancelled. Nathula Pass supplement of Rs.4,000/- has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing) Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way – The rest of the day is free – Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market – Over night stay at Gangtok
Day 04 – Departure To Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) –
Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) (130 kilometers, 4 ½ – 5 hours) – Morning breakfast – After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – The drive is through hills and with scenic beauty – Stoppage at Rangpo / Chitrey or Melli for a cup of Tea is advisable if time permits – One stop at Coronation bridge if time permits – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) via Siliguri – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush – Forwarding Journey
Sightseeing Options
- Half Day include Banzakhri Falls, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Flower show, Dro-dul Chorten & Institute of Tibetology. (Timing : 09.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs)
- Full Day include Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok, Ranka Monastery, Banjakhri Falls, Cottage Industry, Dro-dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre. (Timing : 09.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs).
- Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full day trip from 08.00a.m. to 03.00 p.m.)