Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at International airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel for overnight stay.
Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone. From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.
Day 02: In Delhi
Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi
Morning visit Qutub Minar, one of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb - a red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, Also drive past Parliament House and Presidency House.
Afternoon visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, one of the largest and best-known mosques, and drive past Red Fort later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi -/ Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Leave Delhi for Bagdogra by flight and on arrival transfer to Darjeeling to check-in into hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
The cool climate of Darjeeling provides a delightfully different experience from most other parts of India. The town nestled in the lap of the mighty Kanchenjunga and it is a mixture of old colonial charm, bustling bazaars and the lush tea gardens, to the beautiful natural scenic views and a wide variety of activities, lush tea gardens, terraced farms and a slower pace of life.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: In Darjeeling
Full day take the tour of Darjeeling.
Early morning you will drive to Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over the fabulous views of the famous Mt. Kanchendzonga (28,208 ft) (subject to clear weather conditions). On way back to the hotel visit Ghoom Monastery a Tibetan Buddhist monastery.
Afternoon, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling.
Enjoy a tour of the various tea estates and visit the local monasteries and the flower nurseries.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 05: In Darjeeling
Full day you are free for independent activities or optional you can enjoy the toy train visit.
The trip from new Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling by the 'Toy Train' is a memorable experience. Among the places of interest are observatory hill an excellent place for a view of Kanchenjunga and Himalayas, Ghoom Monastery, Alcobar Monastery, Himalaya Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park, Tiger Hill and Llyod botanical gardens.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Darjeeling – Gangtok (117 Kms/ 3 hrs)
Morning drive to Gangtok via Peshok Tea Gardens and on arrival check-in into hotel,
Gangtok means ‘Hilltop’, one, which was made flat in 1716 to build the Gangtok Monastery, is situated in the lower Himalayas & was a small hamlet until the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840 made it a pilgrimage center. It became a major stopover between Tibet & British India at the end of the 19th century. It is also a centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture & learning with numerous monasteries & religious educational.
Afternoon proceed on a city tour of Gangtok
Visiting to Research Institute Of Tibetology -a library with a large collection of documents and rare books on Buddhism and an attached museum with a rare collection of antiques, coins and Tibetan Paintings, Orchid Sanctuary with over 200 species of orchids amidst beautiful landscape. and Rumtek Monstery – an exact replica of the monastery at Tsurphu in Tibet. Afternoon city tour covers Tsuklakhang, Royal Chapel of the Chogyals.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Gangtok - Lachung
Morning drive to Lachung via Tashi view Point. en route visit Seven Sisters fall, Phodong, Chungthang and Lachen, and on arrival check-in into the eco-friendly Resort.
Stay overnight at eco-friendly Resort.
Day 08: Lachung - Yumthang Flower Valley - Lachung
Morning proceed to Yumthang Valley via Shingbha Rhododendron Sanctuary ~ Phuni valley ~ Yumthang hot sulphur spring ~ Yumthang carpet valley of flowers.
Later drive back to back to Lachung and on arrival local sight seeing around the countryside at Lachung.
Rhododendron Sanctuary, return by Lunchtime after also visiting Hot Springs and return drive to Gangtok noovernight at hotel.
Day 09: Lachung – Gangtok
Morning drive to Gangtok and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10: Gangtok – Bagdora Delhi
Transfer to Bagdogra airport to board on flight for Delhi and n arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day11: Depart Delhi
In time you will transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward journey.
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