The joy of living seems to permeate the very atmosphere of West Bengal and that makes it a land with a distinct identity. Of the nine states of India with a coastline, West Bengal is the only one, which has all the three major tourist attractions – mountains, sea and forest. The state also boasts of an unmatched cultural heritage that adds to its prime attractions.
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations : Darjeeling-Kalimpong-Gangtok
Day 1
BAGDOGRA-SILIGURI-DARJEELING
Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/Railway Station, transfer to Darjeeling, a drive of 96 kms. On arrival check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2
DARJEELING
Early morning sightseeing of Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt.Kanchanendzonga(worlds 3rd highest peak). Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batsia loop war memorial while returning to the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel followed by full day sightseeing covering Padmaja N.Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetian refugee Self help center and visit to the mall and local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3
DARJEELING
After breakfast, Leave for full day sightseeing to Llyods Botanical Garden, Rock Garden, Observatory Hill. Visit the mall & nearby places. Evening at leisusre. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4
DARJEELING-KALIMPONG
After breakfast, leave for Kalimpong, a drive for 51km,. Check in to hotel. Leave for half day sightseeing to Durpin Dara, Tibetan Monastery, Flower Nurseries, Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5
KALIMPONG – GANGTOK
After breakfast, leave for Gangtok. On arrival, check in to hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6
GANGTOK
Morning Excursion tour to Tsangu Lake with its crystal clear water is one of the manyh jewel-like lakes that nestles amidst the high peaks in Sikkim. This is a high altitude lake close to the Indo-Tibet border. It is situated at a height of about 12,000 ft. Falls in the protected area and recently opened for tourism. This abound, is surrounded by peaks, that are reflected perfectly by the lake. Afternoon is free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7
GANGTOK
Morning sightseeing covers Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, International Institute of Tibetology, Do-Drul Chorten, one of the most revered stupas in Sikkim. Afternnon, Check out of the hotel and transfer to Darjeeling (4hrs). Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8
GANGTOK-BAGDOGRA/SILIGURI
After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra airport/Railway Station for you onward destination.