5N 6D 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

• After breakfast at the hotel, spend the day exploring Gangtok.

An overview of the Gangtok sightseeing day

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  Visit to Tashi View Point for scenic views.
  • Visit to Hanuman Tok & Ganesh Tok temples.
  • Visit to Enchey Monastery.
  • Visit to Flower Exhibition Centre.
  • Visit to Do Drul Chorten stupa.
  • Visit to Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
  • Visit to Cottage Industry.
  • Experience cable car ride.
  • Visit to Bakthang Falls.

Start your day with a sunrise at Tiger Hill, visiting Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Take a city tour of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Centre, Tenzing Rock, Tea Estates, and 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