Day 1: Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Rly St (NJP). Transfer To Darjeeling​

• On arrival at New Jalpaiguri (NJP), get greeted by our representative.

• From here, you will board our vehicle for Darjeeling - one of the most popular hillstations in India.

• Travel through the curvy mountain roads with views of the mighty Himalayas in the background.

• As you enter Darjeeling, the roads will be lined with aromatic Tea Plantations.

• Reach your hotel in Darjeeling and check-in for an overnight stay.

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Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing Day

• Today, your day will start early at 4 AM. We will take you to the top of Tiger Hill to watch an amazing sunrise on Mt. Kanchenjunga and its adjoining peaks which changes colors as painted by the morning sun rays.

• Next, you will return back to the hotel and have your breakfast. Later, we will take you for the famous toy train ride of Darjeeling, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 2-hrs train ride will start from Darjeeling, take a 25 mins stop at Ghum Station and then return back to Darjeeling via Batasia Loop. The train will stop for 10 mins at Batasia Loop which is also an Army Memorial dedicated to the Gorkha Regiment, from where you can admire 360-degree panoramic view of the Darjeeling hill station lined with Himalayan peaks.

• Upon completing the toy train ride, we will then take you to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), which also houses the Tenzing Rock to understand the history of mountaineering in India.

• Next, you will visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed) to get a glimpse of the Red Pandas (endangered specie) and other Himalayan animals. Later, we will take a small ropeway ride over the lush green tea plantations and the surrounding views of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks. Conclude your sightseeing by visiting the Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda, where you can sit and meditate for a while in its serene atmosphere. Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 3: Darjeeling - Pelling

• Have your breakfast at the hotel in Darjeeling and get ready for the day. Today, we will transfer you to Pelling, a beautiful tinsel town in the west of Sikkim. Upon reaching Pelling, check-in to your hotel and headout for an half-day sightseeing in Pelling.

• You will first visit India’s Highest Skywalk, in Pelling that houses the tallest 137-foot Chenrezig statue and provides mesmerizing views of the Kanchenjunga Ranges. Later, we will head to explore the Rabdentse Ruins to get an insight into the glorious past of Sikkim.

• We will conclude our day’s sightseeing by seeking the blessing of the local deities at the Pemayangtse Monastery.

• Return back to the hotel in Pelling for an overnight stay.

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Day 4: Pelling to Gangtok. Transfer via Ravangla

• Have your breakfast at the hotel and board your transfer to Gangtok - the capital city if Sikkim.

• On the way to Gangtok, we will take a short stopover at Ravangla.

• In Ravangla, we will visit Buddha Park which houses 130 ft. High Shakyamuni Buddha Statue and is surrounded by well-manicured gardens backed by scenic Himalayan ranges.

• Further, we will continue our journey toward Gangtok through the scenic roads offering beautiful views of the Teesta River.

• Reach Gangtok and check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay.

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Day 5: Explore Around Gangtok. Tsomgo Lake | Baba Mandir | Nathula Pass

• After breakfast, we will proceed for a full-day excursion around Gangtok.

• We will start by visiting the glacial Tsomgo Lake also known as Changu Lake, known for its scenic beauty and changing colors.

• Further, we drive towards the Baba Mandir, dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh who was a soldier of the Indian Army.

• Next, you will hire a taxi to visit Nathula Pass, which is an Indo-China border post (subject to availability and additional cost as applicable).

• Return back to Gangtok for an overnight stay.

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Day 6: Gangtok to Kalimpong. Sightseeing in Kalimpong.

• Post breakfast in the morning, get ready for your transfer to Kalimpong.

• Travel along the meandering mountain roads along the Teesta River to reach Kalimpong - an offbeat hillstation of West Bengal with rich history.

• Reach Kalimpong, check-in to the hotel and then you will headout to explore around.

• First we will visit the Zang Dhok Palri Monastery located on the Durpin Hills and was consecrated by the Dalai Lama.

• Next, we will visit the Jelepla's viewpoint to enjoy the views of the meeting point of the Teesta, Relli, and Reang rivers in the valley lined with snow-capped Himalayas.

• We will conclude the sightseeing by visiting the Deolo Hill - the highest point on this hillstation.

• Return back to the hotel in Kalimpong for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Departure

• Wake up to a beautiful morning in Kalimpong and have your breakfast at the hotel.

• Later, board your transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP).

• Your tour concludes once you are dropped off at the airport/ railway station for your onward journey.

• Board your train/flight back home with fantastic trip memories.