North East: Himalayan Hues
6 Days / 5 Nights
Itenerary
Day 1: The Ascent to the Queen of Hills
Morning: Arrive at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra (IXB) Airport. Meet our representative for a scenic 3-hour climb toward Darjeeling.
Afternoon: Check into your mountain-view hotel. Shake off the travel fatigue with a warm cup of Darjeeling tea.
Evening: Enjoy a free evening for leisure. We recommend a slow walk at the Mall Road to witness the local life settle as the mountain mist rolls in.
Dinner: Welcome dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Sunrise over Kanchendzonga & Darjeeling Heritage
Morning: A pre-dawn (4:00 AM) drive to Tiger Hill to witness the sun ignite the peak of Mt. Kanchendzonga. On your way back, visit the serene Ghoom Monastery and the engineering marvel, Batasia Loop.
Afternoon: After a hearty breakfast, explore the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Zoo. Experience the Darjeeling Ropeway (cable car) for a bird’s-eye view of the valleys.
Evening: Visit the Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda for a moment of silence. Conclude with a walk through the lush Tea Gardens (outer view) before returning to the hotel.
Day 3: Journey through the Teesta Valley to Gangtok
Morning: After breakfast, begin your 4.5-hour drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. The route follows the emerald-green Teesta River.
Afternoon: Arrive in Gangtok (1,650 mts) and check into your hotel.
Evening: Spend the evening at leisure. Explore the MG Marg—a clean, vehicle-free zone perfect for a vintage-style evening stroll and local shopping.
Day 4: The Sacred Waters of Tsomgo Lake
Morning: Depart for a high-altitude excursion (3,780 mts) to the glacial Tsomgo Lake, held sacred by the locals.
Afternoon: Continue 16 km further to the Baba Mandir, a shrine dedicated to the "Hero of Nathula," sepoy Harbhajan Singh.
Evening: Return to Gangtok. Spend the evening relaxing and reflecting on the vast, rugged beauty of the high-altitude borderlands.
Day 5: Gangtok – The Spirit of Tibetology
Morning: A soul-stirring city tour. Visit Tashi Viewpoint and Ganesh Tok for panoramic vistas. Discover ancient wisdom at the Institute of Tibetology and the Dro-dul Chorten.
Afternoon: Witness the cascading Bakthang Falls and explore the vibrant Flower Show. Take a ride on the Gangtok Ropeway for spectacular urban mountain views.
Evening: Visit the Enchey Monastery, a 200-year-old sanctuary. Enjoy your final evening in the hills at your own pace.
Day 6: Final Descent & Farewell
Morning: Enjoy a final breakfast with a view of the peaks.
Afternoon: Begin your 5-hour descent back to the plains of Siliguri.
Evening: Reach NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport for your journey home. Carry the stillness of the mountains in your heart.
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