Darjeeling tour

Darjeeling tour watch a brilliant sunrise beyond the ice capped mountains, chase a highland ravine down the wooded slopes, soak into an intriguing cultural heritage or trek through dense foliage to spot exotic wildlife.

The amazing diversity of the East & North East India offers you a unique and unforgettable experience. Darjeeling tour brings you this amazing diversity in a simple 6 day tour if this is too short a few longer options are available but not listed.

After the city tour and cruise relax and enjoy the peace and unparalleled beauty of Sikkim & darjeeling hills. The mighty Himalayas hold many untold secrets within which can only be unravelled by travelling through the region.

Darjeeling tour: DAY 01 ARRIVAL AT KOLKATA
Welcome on arrival at Kolkata and transfer to Hotel, evening walk around the city to appreciate the new culture you are in, overnight at hotel.
Kolkata is the city of Joy, contrast and culture. Once the capital of British India – now the capital of West Bengal. A visit to Kolkata may bring visitors in touch with a combination of a rich 400 years old heritage, vibrant modern life and different cultures.

Darjeeling tour: Darjeeling tour DAY 02 KOLKATA SIGHTSEEING
Morning 8.30 AM starts the half day city tour with an introduction about the glory of Bengal, visit the Flower Market – a unique wholesale market of flowers which is situated in the bank of river Ganges near the famous Howrah Bridge. Drive around the Heritage Buildings of Dalhousie Square, Visit the Mother Teresa’s House, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity followed by Victoria Memorial, Saint Pauls Cathedral. Hop on to an old charming Local Tram and travel to the famous Kali Temple, experience a short Hand pulled Rixo ride and Transfer to the Hotel for Lunch.
Late afternoon you will be taken to Dakshineswar Kali Temple. It is famous for its association – with Ramkrishna who achieved spiritual vision here. Rani Rashmoni built this temple in 1847. The 12- spired temple with its enormous courtyard is surrounded by 12 other temples
dedicated to Lord Shiva. Experience the river cruise from Dakshineswar Temple to Belur Math across river Ganges by motorized boat and watch the glimpse of river along with the vibrant modern life and cultures of Kolkata.
Belur Math is the international headquarters of Ramkrishna Mission. It was founded in 1899 by Swami Vivekananda, the world famous yogi and disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa.

Darjeeling tour: Darjeeling tour DAY 03 KOLKATA – BAGDOGRA – GANGTOK
Transfer to the next destination or departure transfer to airport to connect your flight Bagdogra, Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra and drive to Gangtok (114Km/4.5Hrs), At an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim is a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Take a rest and then a walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. overnight at hotel.

Darjeeling tour: Darjeeling tour DAY 04 GANGTOK SIGHTSEEING
Morning starts the half day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Sikkim, covering Enchey Monastery, Chortan, Stupa, Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms (Closed on Sunday) and, after Roomtek Monastery & Dharma Chakra Centre (24Kms/45Mins), the sect of the Kagyu order – one of the 4 major Tibetan Buddhist Sect (24Kms/45Mins).

Darjeeling tour: DAY 05 EXCURSION TRIP TO TSOMGO LAKE
AM start for a half day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from Gangtok City, the lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15Mt deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people, Evening free at Gangtok for leisure and individual activity.

Darjeeling tour: DAY 06: TRANSFER TO DARJEELING
After breakfast transfer to Darjeeling (105Kms/ 4Hrs.). Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion was the origin of the name Darjeeling, which was first discovered by a British Captain Loyd in the year 1829. Surrounded by tea gardens Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm which will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. This little town faces some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Evening free for individual activity and leisure, overnight at Hotel.

Darjeeling tour: DAY 07 DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING
Early morning a start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (Worlds 3rd highest peak), Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the Hotel. Breakfast at the Hotel followed by half day local sightseeing covering Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetian Refugee Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday) You might also Experience the famous Toy Train Joy Ride (subject to availability) This unique Mountain Railway’ project was first started in 1878 by the initiative of Sir. Assly Eden and is now a World Heritage. Evening free for shopping & individual activity, overnight at hotel.

Darjeeling tour: DAY 08 DEPARTURE TRANSFER
Morning Transfer to Bagdogra Airport to connect your flight to the next destination, (95kms/ 3hrs), Tour Ends.