Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Tour From NJP/Bagdogra
Day 1: Arrival in Darjeeling
The amazing tour starts with your arrival at New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP), Bagdogra airport (IXB), and Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) in West Bengal. From here, you will travel to Darjeeling.
As you reach Darjeeling, check in to our pre-booked hotel. Spend your evenings at leisure in the hotel and if you wish to move out, feel free to roam around local shopping centers.
Day 2: Darjeeling local sightseeing
Start your day as early as 3:45 AM by heading towards Tiger Hill, which is around 11 km from the main town of Darjeeling. Tiger Hill is one of the main attractions in Darjeeling and can be reached on foot easily, all along the splendid tea plantations.
On your way back, visit some of the most popular attractions in Darjeeling. Starting from Ghoom monastery, then War Memorial, and finally, Batasia Loop. After these visits, return to your hotel for breakfast. Nearly half an hour later, you would be embarking on a sightseeing trip to attractions in the main town of Darjeeling. This includes visits to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, and Natural History Museum.
Finish your day on a peaceful note by visiting the heritage of world peace, the Japanese Peace Pagoda. Pay your visits there and return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer to Pelling
Post breakfast, you would be transferred to Pelling, located in the western part of Sikkim.
The drive from Darjeeling to Pelling is likely to take around 1 hour and 55 mins. As you reach the hill station, check in to an already booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day would be at leisure. You can choose to relax in your rooms or move out for a stroll in the nearby markets places.
Day 4: Pelling Local Sightseeing
The fourth day of our exclusive tour is dedicated to sightseeing in and around Pelling. What better way than remembering the Lord in your heart to start the day. Owing to this, you will be heading to Pemayangtse Monastery in the first place. As you are done with the monastery, embark on a nature trip to places like Kecheoplari lake, Rimbi waterfalls, Rimbi rock garden, and Kanchenjunga falls.
Post these visits, retire back to your hotel for an overnight stay. Feel free to explore the local markets of Pelling in the evening.
Day 5: Transfer from Pelling and Gangtok Local Sightseeing
Post breakfast, embark on a journey to the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok. The capital is around 116 km from Pelling, so you will have to leave early.
Drive to Gangtok is going to take around 2 hour and 30 mins. As soon as you reach your destination, you will be transferred to your hotel. After relaxing for some time in the hotel, you will be heading for a sightseeing trip to Gangtok. Prominent tourist attractions that you would be visiting include Enchey monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Directorate of handicrafts and handlooms, Research Institute of Tibetology, and White Hall.
After the sightseeing tour, proceed back to your hotel for an overnight stay. Feel free to explore any good shopping market or a club nearby in the evening.
Day 6: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
After having a sumptuous breakfast, leave for Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir on the alluring heights of Sikkim. You would return to your hotel in Gangtok for an overnight stay by evening. Feel free to make the last of your shopping in the city at this time.
Day 7: Departure from Gangtok
After your morning breakfast, you will be transferred to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (119 km) / Bagdogra Airport (126 km) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (113 km) from your hotel in Gangtok. This brings the end to our amazing northeast tour.
