The scenic beauty of Darjeeling as well as Gangtok is a magnificent combination of panoramic views, snow covered and verdant mountains and apart from that the compelling exquisiteness of the impressive Kanchenjunga. Both the hill stations are well-known for ambience of wretchedness, thereby offering splendid view of the infinite plains lying underneath.
The gorgeousness of Darjeeling and Gangtok is manifest by dazzling sunshine, azure skies, crimson rhododendrons and white sweet-smelling magnolias which blossom in large amount, the tea gardens, woodland of silver fir and a lot more. Owing to these facts, both these hill stations appeals a lot of tourists to a large extent. The plentiful intensification of different flowers with a lot more than 500 varieties of orchid also makes these places exotic. Thus, these hill stations are a retreat for exciting activities or sports as well. It has several fascinating treks for the leisure tourist to offer!!
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DURATION : 06 Nights- 07 Days
DESTINATION : Delhi, Bagdogra, Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mender, Pelling, Ranidunga, Darjeeling, Phuntsoling
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Day 01: Delhi to Bagdogra Sikkim :
On arrival at the Bagdogra airport, our representative will be there to receive you as pick and drop facility is provided by us. From here you will be taken to Gangtok. On reaching here, you can check in at a hotel for an overnight stay. It takes around 4 hours and is approximately at an altitude of 2100 m and nearly165 kms away.
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Day 02: Gangtok to Pangthang to Tumin Village Hike & then Ganktok Excursion :
On the second day drive from Gangtok to Pangthang crosswise the hill. Initiate hike from Pangthang village to the great Tumin Village. At this point you will be mountaineering through alpine vegetations, passing a lot of village homes and farmhouses. The hike will end at Tumin village. Lunch packets will be distributed here. From here drive back by car to Gangtok. On reaching Gangtok , see Enchey Monastery, Dodrul Chorten, the Flower show, Cottage Industries and famous Institute of Tibetology. Night stay at the hotel.
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Day 03: Gangtok to Pelling through Rumtek :
After an early morning breakfast drive down to Pelling by Rabongla. Halt at Rabongla for a quick lunch. On the way to Pelling you can also stopover at Rumtek Monastery and the Rabdentse ruins. After that back to the Pelling hotel for a night stay.
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Day 04: Excursion Pelling to Sangacholing and then to Ranidunga and Darap :
On the 4th day of the trip begin the day with mountaineering from hotel via feeder road and move towards the most awesome Sangacholing Monastery. Then trek upwards to Rani Dunga, and immediately after lunch there ,you can continue your trek to Darap village. On reaching that place board the vehicles and go back to the hotel for a night stay.
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Day 05: Pelling-DARJEELING :
After an early morning breakfast begin the day by visiting to Pemayantse Monastery then drive to Darjeeling via the township of Jorthang in the western part of Sikkim. Enjoy the beautiful drive all along the River Rangeet towards Teesta market and then to Peashok tea gardens. After that drive back to your hotel where evening is free to visit the Chowrata Mall. Night stay will be at the hotel in Darjeeling.
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Day 06: DARJEELING :
Day 6 is reserved for the Tiger Hill, where you can get the best sunrise view. On your return visit Yiga Choling Monastery that is found at Ghoom. After the breakfast you can visit Padmaja Zoological square, Mountaineering institution, and the Tibetan Refugee point. Evening is free for shopping and the overnight stay at the Darjeeling hotel.
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Day 07: Darjeeling to Phuntsoling :
After an early breakfast walk down for a toy train ride to the Darjeeling Railway station. The train takes you to Ghoom and this 2 hours ride takes you to the attractiveness and exquisite beauty of Darjeeling. After that get on to your vehicles and have a beautiful drive along the river Teesta and drive to Bagdogra airport for your journey back.
