4N5D SIKKIM DARJEELING TOUR

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out for a full-day excursion to Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake), located 35 km from Gangtok at 12,400 feet. The lake, fed by melting snow, is known for its stunning scenery and the legend that lamas used to forecast the future by analyzing its color. Key Pointers:

• Excursion: Full-day trip to Tsomgo Lake.
• Distance: 35 km from Gangtok.
• Altitude: 12,400 feet.
• Lake Source: Fed by melting snow from surrounding mountains.
• Legend: Lamas could predict the future based on the lake’s color.
• Extra Cost: Nathula Pass is available at an additional cost of ₹4,500-5,500 per vehicle

• Breakfast at the Hotel: Enjoy your breakfast before heading to Darjeeling.
• Travel to Darjeeling: Proceed to Darjeeling, a charming hill station in West Bengal, India.
• Historical Significance: Darjeeling was once a summer retreat for British Raj elites and is now known for its historical “Toy Train” and tea plantations.
• Key Features:
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train): Completed in 1881, this narrow-gauge railway is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Tea Plantations: Famous for its distinctive black tea.
  • Scenic Backdrop: The town is set against the majestic Mt. Kanchenjunga, one of the world’s highest peaks.

Start your day with an early morning trip to Tiger Hill to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayan range, including views of Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest. The horizon changes colors before the entire range turns golden. Visit Ghoom Monastery, the oldest in the area, home to a 15-foot statue of Mythey Buddha. Next, visit Batasia Loop and return to the hotel for breakfast. Afterward, enjoy a city tour covering the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Centre, Tenzing Rock, Tea Estates, and the Japanese Peace Pagoda. Key Pointers:

• Tiger Hill: Early morning sunrise over Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest.
• Ghoom Monastery: Oldest monastery with a 15-foot Mythey Buddha statue.
• Batasia Loop: Spiral railway with beautiful mountain views.
• City Tour: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoo, Tibetan Refugee Centre.
• Other Sites: Tenzing Rock, Tea Estate (outside view), Japanese Peace Pagoda.
• Tiger Hill Pass: Limited availability, free but restricted to 600 cars per day.
• Toy Train: Optional joy ride at extra cost, subject to time availability.

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station in time for flight/train to onward destination.