Min. Group Size

Min. 2 Max 15
Touring Grade

Grade: Easy+Light
Best Season

Jan-May, Sept-Dec
Max. Altitude

Max. 2,050m/6,726ft
Trip Duration

Duration: 5 Days
Trip Start Point

Bagdogra Airport
Transportation

A/c Private Car
Accommodation

New Elgin Hotel or similar
Meal

5 Breakfast, 4 Lunch, 4 Dinner
Trip Activity

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Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour Overview

Journey in the Himalayan realms of Sikkim and Darjeeling in the perfect ambiance of a hill resort with a magical sensation
The encompasses the best legacy of former British Empire in India. The deeper you traverse into Sikkim and Darjeeling the more you intertwined with nature. Sikkim, a former kingdom with fascinating Himalayas is situated in Eastern Himalayas spreading below Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,534m), the third highest mountain in the world. It is squeezed in between the mountainous kingdoms of Bhutan and Nepal offering wide potentials in tourism that has yet largely remained unexploited. With multicultural touch, this yet to be explored tiny state in India is full of snow-capped mountains, lush green tropical and temperate forests, gurgling streams and the rich flora and fauna – a true Shangri-La.

Darjeeling, another hot spot of this trip is internationally known for its tea industry. Situated in North East India, just south of Sikkim, Darjeeling provides the perfect ambiance of a hill resort with its mild climate. With the magical aura of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Darjeeling intoxicates the nature enthusiasts within nature’s peaceful milieu. This trip overall leave visitors in a state of pure blessedness.

Customize Your Tour:

This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The tour package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please contact us.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Sikkim 1,760m

Upon your arrival in Bagdogra Airport, you will be greeted by crew member from AlpineTrav. Your tour to Sikkim and Darjeeling begins the moments the representative from AlpineTrav escorts you through enticing views of tea states to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. Upon arrival at Gangtok, you check in at hotel and leisure overnight.

Accommodation: Norkhill Hotel
Meals: (B,L,D)

Day 02 :

Gangtok sightseeing 1760m

Today early in the morning, you make your excursion at Tashi View point, near about 8km from Gangtok. Astounding view of Khangchendzonga and the Siniolchu Range is the main attraction of this point. Some distant north, Sikkim monasteries along the North Sikkim highway are also visible from this point. After having short excursion, you return back to the hotel for breakfast. At this juncture, you are ready to start your today’s program.

First you will visit Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms (also known as Government Institute of Cottage Industries), established by government to promote the manufacturing and selling of authentic and traditional arts and handicraft: blankets and shawls in “Lepcha” weaves, thankas, wooden decoration etc. Next point to be visited is Enchey Monastery. This small hermitage was built by lama Druptob Karpo (renowned for his power of flying) after he flew at this place from Maenam Hill in South Sikkim more than 200 years ago. Further, you also do not miss the opportunity to be at Research Institute of Tibetology, a world-renowned research center for Tibetan Buddhism. The research institute showcases the rare collection of antique like statues, antic manuscripts, thangkas etc. This Institute was founded by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1957. Along in the evening, you will visit Rumtek Monastery which lays near about 24 km From Gangtok in a lovely landscape. The first monastery was built in 1717 by Chogyal Gyurmed Namgyal, but then was destroyed by the earthquake and aging. His holiness 16th Gyalwa Karmapa constructed the second monastery in 1960. Overnight in the hotel.

Accommodation: Norkhill Hotel
Meals: (B,L,D)

Day 03 :

Transfer to Darjeeling 2,050m

Today after breakfast you will be escorted from Gangtok to Darjeeling – “The Queen of Hills”. Upon arrival you check in hotel and have leisure overnight.

Accommodation: New Elgin Hotel
Meals: (B,L,D)

Day 04 :

Darjeeling sightseeing 2,050m

Today, your journey begin with your short excursion to Tiger Hill at early morning to see the view of sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga. Upnon return to the hotel way, you will visit Yiga-Choling (Ghoom). Then, after breakfast you stroll around Darjeeling for sightseeing. At this juncture, you visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, inhabited by rare representatives of Himalayan fauna: Siberian tiger, Himalayan black bear, red panda, snow leopard and many other animal and bird species. Your next visit will be at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center, also known as a major center for the production of Tibetan carpets, woodwork and leather goods, and famous Tea Garden and Tea Factory of Darjeeling.

Accommodation: New Elgin Hotel
Meals: (B,L,D)

Day 05 :

At your destination

Today after breakfast you will be escorted to Bagdogra Airport for your flight onward. You return to your destination keeping enticing memories of Sikkim and Darjeeling.

Meals: Breakfast

Note for solo travelers:

Our trips, require a minimum of two participants to confirm the departure. If you’re booking as a solo participant, please contact us before making a booking. WhatsApp No. +9779860751012

Why didn't AlpineTrav Include the price in the package?

Price for the trip:

The trip cost always depends on group size, hotel accommodation category and client’s desire budget
The included itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which AlpineTrav you. This trekking itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements
The itinerary shall be changed after an understanding between both AlpineTrav and the client. Additional activities could be either added or reduced as per client’s request before the trip confirmation
Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, if the client intends to add some services we shall charge him/ her for those additional services and if he/she intends to lessen some services, we shall wave the charges accordingly
The itinerary is published in full board services for the better understanding to the client. Among many options such as hotel facilities in Sikkim and Darjeeling, the client can make his/her own choice
The cost is also affected by the number of employees‒ guides and porters
Please contact us for any information about in your selected package.

Useful Information

For your information, international flights and India’s “entry visa fee” are not included. Rooms are usually shared by two people unless you request a private room. So if you want to upgrade to better hotels in the cities, please contact us for your customized services.

Meals on the tour

All your meals are included during your stay in the tour. A variety of meals are available in most hotels and the most popular dishes are Indian, Chinese, continental and local food.

Accommodation

All accommodations are in three star hotels on twin- share basis. The trip cost is inclusive. All accomodations are chosen based on standard of hygiene, standard of service, quality of food and excellence of location. You will be styain at New Elgin Hotel in Darjeeling and Norkhill Hotel in Gangtok. Single supplement will be available on request and will cost.

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