The Delight ofthe North East

On arrival at Bagdogra airport, meet the MTA representative and get transferred to Darjeeling by road. Situated at an average elevation of 6,710 feet, Darjeeling is a beautiful hill station in West Bengal, which is a popular tourist destination as well. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Enjoy taking a leisure walk to admire the lush green beautiful surroundings. You can also shop at the local market. Stay overnight.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Assistance

Early morning, leave for viewing sunrise at Tiger Hill. This is a major attraction among tourists. While returning to the hotel, visit the Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast leave for the city tour. Cover the major attractions like Natural History Museum, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Parmesan Nadia Himalayan Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Ropeway, Tea Estate, Peace Pagoda and Tensing - Gumbo Rock. Overnight stay.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights: Sunrise at Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, Bastia Loop, City Sightseeing

After breakfast at the hotel, begin your road journey to Kalimpong. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Situated at the height of 4101 feet, Kalimpong at the foothills of the Himalayas is a beautiful hill town in the state of West Bengal. This place is home to a number of Buddhist monasteries. Enjoy taking a stroll so that you can admire the beauty of your surroundings. In the evening you can opt for some leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kalimpong.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights: Kalimpong, Optional Leisure Activities

After breakfast in the hotel, proceed for taking a tour of Kalimpong. Visit the popular attractions like Pine View Nurseries, Forest Museum, Mangaldham, Dr Graham Homes School, Deolo Hill, Science City and Durpin Monastery. Overnight stay in Kalimpong.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights: Kalimpong City Sightseeing

On day 5, have your breakfast and leave for Pelling, which houses the well-known Pemayantse monastery. This is a beautiful hill town in the western region of Sikkim. The day is fixed for leisure activities. You can relax in your room or you can take a walk to have a look at your surroundings and the nearby attractions. Overnight stay in Pelling.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights: Pelling, Optional Leisure Activities

Post breakfast, the day is booked for sightseeing. Your first visit will be Pemayantse Monastery, the oldest monastery in Sikkim, built during the 17th century. Later you are going to cover Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Rabdentse Ruins, Kanchanjunga waterfalls and Khecheopalri Lake. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights: Pemayantse Monastery, Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Rabdentse Ruins, Kanchanjunga water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake

After breakfast, begin your road journey to Gangtok. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing. You will cover the major tourist spots like Chorten (Stupa), Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Flower Show, Research Institute of Tibetology, View Point, Rumtek Monastery and Botanical Garden. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights: Chorten (Stupa), Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Flower Show, Research Institute of Tibetology, View Point, Rumtek Monastery, Botanical Garden.

On the eighth day, have your breakfast and proceed for a day trip to Tsongmo Lake. Also known as Changu Lake, this glacial lake is a popular tourist attraction and is located on the road towards the Nathu La pass. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings here. The next visit is Baba Mandir. This shrine is built in the memory of a brave Indian soldier, Harbhajan Singh who died during the war near the Nathu La Pass. Return to Gangtok. The evening is free for leisure activities. Shop at the very popular foreign-style local market of Gangtok. Overnight stay.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights: Tsongmo Lake, Baba Mandir