Discover North East
Overview
Discover North East India, which includes places like Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong, is a trip through stunning mountains, tranquil lakes, and dynamic cultures. With breathtaking vistas of Kanchenjunga, serene monasteries, and verdant tea gardens, it provides every tourist with the ideal fusion of adventure, nature, and cultural encounters.
Highlights
- Tsomgo Lake
- Pemayangtse Monastery
- Deolo Hill
- Kanchenjunga
Tour Details
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Detailed Itinerary
Bagdogra/New Jalpaiguri (Arrival) - Gangtok (114 kms / 4 hrs 30 min)
Drive to Gangtok after arriving at Bagdogra Airport or the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is a lovely, tidy town with one of the great monasteries and scenery at an elevation of 5500 feet. Evenings are free for personal pursuits and relaxation. Spend the night in Gangtok.
Excursion Trip to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (32 kms / 1 hr)
Visit the Baba Mandir honoring soldier Harbhajan Singh after breakfast. Evening is free for personal pursuits and relaxation. Spend the night in Gangtok. (B)
Gangtok - Pemayangtse (123 kms / 6 hrs 30 min)
Drive to Pemayangtse after breakfast. It is a tiny Himalayan village located in West Sikkim. The closest motorable location to Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world, is Pelling, which offers breathtaking views of the Eastern Himalayan range and Kanchenjunga at sunrise and throughout the day. Evening is free for personal pursuits and relaxation. Spend the night in Pemayangtse. (B)
Pemayangtse Local Sightseeing
Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Pemayangtse Monastery—the second-oldest monastery in Sikkim—and Rabdentse Ruins & Darap Village are just a few of the things to view in and around Pemayangtse after breakfast. Evenings are free for personal pursuits and relaxation. Spend the night in Pemayangtse. (B)
Pemayangtse - Darjeeling (66.8 kms / 2 hrs 30 min)
Drive to Darjeeling after breakfast. It is a place of boundless diversity and allure that embodies a blend of vibrant environment and endearing Himalayan people. The mystical thunderbolt of the Lama Religion, Dorje, is located there. This small village confronts some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas and is surrounded by tea gardens. Take rest & then walk around town to appreciate the new sights you are in. Spend the night in Darjeeling. (B)
Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop War Memorial, Padmaja N. Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tea Estate, and Japanese Peace Pagoda are just a few of the places you can see after breakfast. Take a stroll through the local market and mall. Shopping and personal activities are free in the evening. Spend the night in Darjeeling. (B)
Darjeeling - Kalimpong (54 kms / 2 hrs)
Drive to Kalimpong after breakfast, then see the city's local landmarks, including Deolo Hill, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, and Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery (Durpin Dara Monastery). Evening is free for personal pursuits. Spend the night at Kalimpong. (B)
Kalimpong - New Jalpaiguri/ Bagdogra (Departure) (75 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning, head to the Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri railway station for the return trip. (B)
Map & Logistics
Cities Covered
What's Included
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin / double sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at hotel
- Pickup from Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station
- Drop to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station
- Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Sightseeing in Gangtok, Pemayangtse, Darjeeling and Kalimpong
- Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
- Visit to Pemayangtse Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, Batasia Loop, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ghoom Monastery, Deolo Hill and other attractions mentioned in itinerary
- Driver allowance, toll tax, parking charges and fuel charges
- All applicable hotel taxes
What's Not Included
- Airfare / Train fare
- Lunch and dinner
- Nathula Pass permit charges (if required)
- Entry tickets, camera fees, toy train charges, guide charges
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, tips, shopping, porterage, etc.
- Travel insurance
- Extra sightseeing or additional vehicle usage not mentioned in itinerary
- Early check-in / Late check-out charges at hotels
- GST or any government tax increase if applicable
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
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