QUEEN OF THE HILL

3 nights / 4 Days
(NJP RAILWAYS / BAGDOGRA – DARJEELING - NJP / BAGDOGRA)

DAY 01 NJP RAILWAYS / IXB AIRPORT - DARJEELING

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport, you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to DARJEELING (100 kms / 3 hrs), Darjeeling (7100 ft), the “Queen of the hill stations”, its name derived from “Dorje-Line” which means the place of “ Dorje”, the mystic thunderbolt. After a very scenic drive thru the mountains, tea gardens etc. Overnight at Hotel in Darjeeling.

DAY 02 DARJEELING

Early morning tour start at 4 am an early morning trip to Tiger Hill (7800 Ft) to catch the sunrise from behind the majestic Kanchenjunga range. On the way back visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Back to the hotel for breakfast. Afternoon go for a half-day sight seeing of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03 DARJEELING.

After breakfast take a trip to “Mirik” (6000 Ft) – the newest hill-station in the Darjeeling hills. Famous for its squash (the vegetable) & the picturesque lake, this quiet township is also surrounded by gardens which produce some of the finest teas. The lake offers boating and fishing apart from a view of snow-capped peaks. Enjoy the fulfilling experience of Nature in its purest form mingled with the unique culture prevalent here. Spend the rest of the day at Mirik to reach Darjeeling back by sunset.

DAY 04 DARJEELING - NJP RAILWAY / IXB AIRPORT

After breakfast proceed to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport (100 Km / 03 Hrs), for your onward connection.

GANGTOK THE KINGDOM

3 nights / 4 Days
(NJP / BAGDOGRA – GANGTOK (3 NTS) - NJP / BAGDOGRA)

DAY 01 ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY / IXB AIRPORT - GANGTOK

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport, you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (130 kms / 4 hrs), Gangtok (5500 Ft) the capital of Sikkim, Sikkim - the Land of the Pristine and un spoilt natural beauty with alpine landscapes and thick luxuriant forests, rivers in torrent and peaceful lakes.

DAY 02 GANGTOK

After breakfast proceed to Tosomgo Lake (12,210 Ft), A 40 km drive which takes 2.5 hrs. This lake is located very close to Nathulla Pass which is the entry point to China termed as the “Silk Route” & remains frozen for most parts of the year. Legend has it that the Lamas use to forecast the future by studying the colors of the lakes waters. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy peaks which feed the lake and the clean fresh air. Back to hotel. Evening free at Gangtok.

DAY 03 GANGTOK

After breakfast proceed to. Go for a half day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery 24 kms from Gangtok was built in 1960 by His Holiness the Late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa & this is a replica of the original Kagyurpa Monastery in Tibet, a must see for every visitor, the seat of the “Kagyu Order” . Behind the Monastery is the lavishly decorated Karmae Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Studies which attracts students from the world over. Here one can find the most unique religious scriptures & art objects of the world, also visit Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, and Flower Show Back to hotel. Evening free at Gangtok.

DAY 04 GANGTOK - NJP RAILWAY / IXB AIRPORT

After breakfast proceed to NJP Railway station or IXB Airport (115 K.M. / 4 Hrs) for onwards connection.