Darjeeling Gangtok Premium Tour 5N/6D

Day 03 : Darjeeling to Gangtok (120 Km./ 4.30 hrs)

Today you will be transferred to Gangtok from Darjeeling, a picturesque drive through Himalayan hills. On the way visit Peshok view point  the confluence of river Teesta & Rangeet.

Day 04 : Excursion – Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Early in the morning (7.30 am) drive for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake, situated 32 km away from the city at an altitude of above 12,000 ft. & Baba Mandir another 01 hour drive. Enjoy yak ride around the lake (own cost).  Drive back to hotel for lunch. Enjoy your evening at MG Marg in Gangtok.

Note: Foreigner are not allowed to go to Baba Mandir. They can go up to Tsomgo Lake only accompanied by a local guide (compulsory). Guide charges to be paid extra.

Day 05 : Gangtok sightseeing

Proceed for a Gangtok sightseeing including Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok; 3 view points offering panoramic view of snow capped Himalayan peaks & Gangtok city. Proceed to visit Rumtek Monastery/ Jhakri Falls (any one), Institute  of Tibetology to have a glance of Tibetan Thanka and antics, Orchid House (having numerous collection of orchids), Enchay Monastery, Dodurl Chorten etc.

Day 06 : Gangtok to Bagdogra/ Siliguri/ NJP  (135 km. / 4.30 hrs.)

Today is your farewell day for your Darjeeling Gangtok Tour Package. Drive back to Siliguri (NJP)/ Bagdogra (IXB) for your onward journey with happy memories to cherish.

Darjeeling Gangtok tour package cost includes

• All transfers & sight seeing in N.AC car according to itinerary.
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis in Premium Hotels (4 star eqivalent) with Breakfasr.
• Assistance on arrival.
• All applicable service & permit charges.

Darjeeling Gangtok tour package cost excludes

• Guide charge.
• Travel insurance.
• Entry fees, parking charges, Room Heater.
• Rescue operation by helicopter/car or any additional charge incurred by any accident/natural calamities/ political disturbance etc.
• Any Beverages or meals other than it is specified in the package details.

Required Documents 

• Tsomgo Lake – 2 copies passport size recent colour photographs & Photo ID proof (Passport/ Voter ID) for each & every guests. Minor may carry school/college ID along with photographs.
• Foreigners need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to enter Sikkim. It can be obtained from Sikkim Tourist Office at Rongpo, Bagdogra & Siliguri during office hours. All the guests must carry 2 copies passport size recent colour photographs & Passport.
• Foreigners need a Protected Area Permit to visit Tsomgo Lake. Permit can be obtained in Gangtok. All the guests must carry 2 copies passport size recent colour photographs, Passport & copy of Restricted Area Permit (RAP).

Terms and Conditions – Darjeeling Gangtok tour

• Rates are not valid for festive seasons, summer vacation (May & June) & long weekends.
• Transportation will be provided as per itinerary only (not at disposal). Any additional transport service will be on extra cost.
• In case of AC car, AC will not be run on the hills. AC will be available in plains only.
• Navigator India will not be responsible for any incident beyond human control, such as natural calamity, political disturbance, loss or theft of baggage etc.
• Rates applicable for Indian Nationals only. Non Indian Nationals may avail the same package after inquiring about the applicable rate.
• Rates may change without prior notice. Navigator India reserves the right to modify or terminate any offer any time.
• Once the tour is booked, addition or alteration of service will be subject to availability & additional charge.
• Meaning of the terms:  EP- Room only, CP- Room & Breakfast, MAP- Room + Breakfast & Dinner, AP- Room + Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
• Foreigners are not allowed to go to Baba Mandir. They can go up to Tsomgo Lake only accompanied by a local guide (compulsory). Guide charges to be paid extra.

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Nathula Pass (optional)

Nathula Pass is one of the major attractions in Sikkim. Tourist often ask to include in their Gangtok Darjeeling tour package. It is a trade route which connect Sikkim with Tibet. It is just 56 km away (3 hrs drive) from Gangtok. The road passes through Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) another major tourist attraction in Sikkim. At an altitude of above 14,000 ft (4,200 mtr) Gangtok to Nathu la is one of the highest motorable roads in the world. The road connects Sikkim with Chumbi Vally (Tibet) on the other side of the border. One can have an Automated Teller Machine, which is the highest ATM available in the world. Read more…

Rumten Monastery

Rumten Monastery is 24km away from the city. After Tsomgo Lake it is the most important tourist spot. It also works as the Buddhist head quarter of India. The monastery was constructed in the year 1960 by the Gyalwa Karmapa, who was the 16^th Karmapa & settled in Sikkim in late fifties. Rumtek is the largest monastery of Sikkim. Just beside the monastery there is Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Studies with huge collection Buddhist.

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

About one kilometer away from the Gangtok main market there is Namgyal Institute of Tibetology surrounded by magnolia, oak & brich trees. The institute building is a perfect example of Tibetan style of architecture & a major sightseeing point. It is one of the renowned institutes of the world with rare collection of books, documents & manuscripts on Buddhism. There is a huge volume of xylographs (printed wooden documents), translation of original teachings of the Lord Buddha & Buddhist scholars around the world. The institute also conducts research on Buddhism along with Tibetan culture & language. The adjoin museum has a rare collection of antiques like Thankas, coins & Buddhist sculpture. The foundation stone of the institute was laid by Dalai Lama in 1957 & was inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1958.

Tashi View Point

This is a view point in Gangtok, approx 8 km from the main market. The tourist spot with a view point, offers a panoramic view of the Himalaya including Mt. Kanchendzonga & Mt. Siniolchu.

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Places to visit in Darjeeling sightseeing

Tiger Hill

Tiger Hill is the most popular tourist attraction in the city. Plan your Gangtok Darjeeling tour package in November to witness the best vies of Mt.Kanchendzonga from Tiger Hill. At a distance of 11 km from the town it is the highest point with an elevation of approx 7,500 ft. / 2,500 mtr. Tiger Hill is among the two viewpoints in India which offers a panoramic view Eastern Himalaya including Mt. Kanchendzonga, world’s third highest peak & Mt. Everest, world’s highest peak. Kabru, Pandim, Makalu, Kumbhakarna are some of the other important peaks. The local people call it  ‘Sleeping Buddha’ as is looks like the god, laying on the Himalayas.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in a premium mountaineering institute in the world & an important sightseeing point. Tenzing Norgay & Sir Edmund Hillary scaled Mt. Everest on 29^th May 1953. In 1954 the institute was established to honour the great mountaineers. Tenzing Norgey was the first field director of the institute. HMI has a museum with various mountaineering artefacts including the first Everest Expedition. It also has boarding facilities for mountaineering students & trainers, along with a restaurant & souvenir shop for the tourist. HMI is one of the renowned mountaineering institutes of the world & a prime attraction for the adventure lovers.

Batasia Loop

Just below Ghoom, Batasia Loop is an important tourist spot of Darjeeling.  It is a spiral narrow gauge railway track with a tunnel. Batasia Loop is often covered in the morning along with Tiger Hill & Ghoom Monastery. There is a garden & a war memorial to memorise the martyrs. Batasia Loop is also a view point of Mt. Kanchendzonga, surrounding peaks & the town.

Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda Darjeeling 

Just 2.5 km away from Darjeeling Town in Jalapahara there is a Temple built in Japanese style. It is a two storied building with a large prayer hall. The temple belongs to ‘Nipponzan Myohoji’ Buddhist order. It was established in 1972 by Nichidatsu Fujii, who also the founder of Nipponzan Myohoji order. The temple is open through the day. But if you reach on time you can join the prayer early morning at 4.30 in the morning & 4.30 in the afternoon.

Just a few meters away from Japanese Temple there is a Peace Pagoda. These two are among the most important tourist attraction in Darjeeling. The foundation stone of the pagoda was laid in 1972 but was inaugurated in 1992. It is a white coloured Buddhist stupa with four Statue of Lord Buddha replicating four different forms or avatars. One can walk around the stupa to see tales of Lord Buddha’s life craved on the wall of pagoda. The white colour indicates the equality, non-violence & world peace.

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Best time to visit Darjeeling Gangtok

You can plan your travel to Sikkim at any time of the year. Every season will offer you a different flavor. Weather  varies from subtropical in the south to tundra in the north. It mainly has five seasons.

Autumn (Mid Sep to Nov)

Just after monsoon this is probably the best time to travel with clear sky & moderate temperature.  It is also a good time for photography. Plan your Sikkim tour packages or Darjeeling tour packages to have a magnificent view of Mt. Kanchendzonga almost from every corner of the region. From Sandakphu (heighest point of West Bengal) & Tiger Hill (view point near Darjeeling) you can even view Mt. Everest. The entire Eastern Himalayan range looks like a man laying & locals refer it as ‘Sleeping Buddha’.

Winter (Dec to Feb) 

These are the coolest months & some part of the state receives a good volume of snowfall. One can have snow in North district & part of East district. Sikkim is a place with some of the highest mountains of the world. you can plan your tour to view Snow covered lakes Tsomgo & Gurudongmar along with snow covered valleys Lachung Lachen & Yumthang.

Spring (March to April)

It is a very good season with moderate temperatures. This is the time for rhododendrons, orchids & various flowers. Snow will also be visible in some parts of the region. This is perfect time to plan your Sikkim tour packages specially to Yumthang the flower Valley in North Sikkim.

Summer (May to Jun)

As summer is not very hot in Sikkim. It draws the maximum no of tourists. Most of the regions of the state experience a temperature clime & it ranges from 18^oC (64^oF) to 25^oC (78^oF). as this is a peak season price for your Sikkim packages or Darjeeling packages  will be on higher side.

Monsoon (Jul to Mid Sep)

This is the time when the state gets maximum rainfall. Sikkim is an ideal place to enjoy Indian monsoon with lush green valleys, hills along with beautiful clouds & fog. But heavy rain increases the risk of landslide during monsoon.

How to Reach Darjeeling Gangtok 

By Air

The nearest airport is Bagdogra airport (IXB). There are road connections from Bagdogra Airport to various destinations in Darjeeling Sikkim & Dooars. Bagdogra directly connects Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bangaluru, Chennai, Paro & Bangkok. It has indirect connections with all major cities in India. Bagdogra plays an important role in planning your tour packages to Sikkim Darjeeling & Gnagtok.

Sikkim Airport: Pakyong Airport (PUG) is the only airport in Sikkim. It is approx 30 km away from Gangtok. It connects Kolkata & Guwahati.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) located near Siliguri. NJP connects with all major cities in India. Sikkim does not have any railway connectivity. NJP is the only option to access any destination in Darjeeling & Sikkim.

By Road

Siliguri/Bagdogra/NJP is connected through national National Highway 55 & 10. North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) operates regular buses from Siliguri to various destinations like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Mirik, Lava etc. Sikkim national Transport (SNT) operates regular basses to places in Sikkim. There are no of private buses & cars available from Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus.

Distance
Bagdogra to Darjeeling – 78 km
Siliguri (NJP) to Darjeeling – 72 km
Darjeeling to Gangtok – 102 km
Gangtok to Bagdogra – 125 km

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