Tea Gardens of Darjeeling & Hidden Paradise - Sikkim

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi and meet the ITS representative at the arrival hall and transfer to hotel. Relax & overnight in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi

Morning tour of Old Delhi: visit the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana. Afternoon tour of New Delhi, visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Bahai Temple. Evening free at leisure, overnight in Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi - Bagdogra (By air at 0900 hrs / 1100 hrs) - Darjeeling (90 kms - 3 hours)

Morning transfer to airport for flight to Bagdogra Take-off for Bagdogra. Arrival and continuation by the road towards Darjeeling, queen of the mountains, through a landscape of wooded hills of tea plants. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free or walk around the Mall Overnight at the hotel

Day 4: Darjeeling

In the morning visit the highest spot in the area at 2590m, Tiger Hill is near Ghoom, about 11km from Darjeeling. The hill is famous for its magnificent dawn views over Kanchenjunga and other eastern Himalayan peaks. On a clear day even Mount Everest is visible. Visit the Observatory hill & Tibetian refugee camp. Rest of the day at free. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse (90 kms - 3 hours)

Morning proceed for Pemayangtse - The mighty Kanchenjunga overlooks the land of Sikkim and Pemayangtse in Sikkim nestles close to Kanchenjunga. Pemayangtse is not a settlement. This is where 6000 ft above sea level one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries is located. The Pemayangtse monastery is the second oldest monastery in Sikkim and is the headquarters of the Nyingma sect. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Pemayangtse - Gangtok (100 kms - 3 hours)

Morning proceed to Gangtok The state of Sikkim lies in the shadow of the mighty Kanchenjunga and its capital, Gangtok, is a picturesque mountain clinging town with monasteries, parks, pagoda style houses and colourful bazaars. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Gangtok - Phodung - Gangtok

Morning visit the Monastery at Phodung, enroute stop for panoramic view of Himalayas. Later return to Gangtok. Afternoon visit Research Institute of Tibetology that contains splendid old books, objects sac rings, superb painted tankas. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Gangtok - Tashiding - Gangtok

Morning proceed for the excursion to TASHIDING Monastery, Perched on top of the hill, it overhangs in the medium of the two rivers Rathong and Rangit and surrounded by a profusion of flags of prayers. Overnight at the hotel

Day 9: Gangtok

Morning breakfast at the hotel. Afternoon visit the Chorten, Deer park, Enchey Monastery, Orchid Sanctuary, Tashi View Point, Dharma Chakra Centre (Rumtek) and Saramsa Garden. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Gangtok - Kalimpong (55 kms - 2 hours)

Morning proceed to Kalimpong - situated at an altitude of 1250 meters between the Deolo and Durbindra Hills, Kalimpong is an ideal place for a quiet holiday amidst gently rolling hills and deep valleys at the foot of the mighty Himalayas. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Durpin Dara; Flower nurseries Gouripur House; Swiss Welfare Dairy & Tibetan Monastery. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Kalimpong - Bagdogra (65 kms - 2 hours) - Delhi (By air at 1115 hrs / 1425 hrs)

Morning in time transfer to Bagdogra airport for flight to Delhi. Assistance on arrival at Delhi airport transfer to hotel. Evening free to relax, overnight at the hotel.

Day 12: Delhi - Back home

In time transfer to airport to board the flight back home.

to International airport to board the flight back home.