Darjeeling And Sikkim Tour

Highlights

• Sikkim, the land of monasteries and rituals full of tranquility

• Famous tea gardens in Darjeeling

• Beautiful valleys of Sikkim

• Unparalleled landscapes and mountain views throughout the journey

Darjeeling and Sikkim tour is a very famous journey for the Nepalese travelers as well as it's becoming increasingly popular for the foreigners also. This trip will combine the best of two main towns in India, Darjeeling and Sikkim. This popular trip can be shorter to a very long tour in terms of time duration depending upon the travelers' holiday time.

Darjeeling and Sikkim journey can be the best journey for the peace and pristine nature lovers. This tour package will include so many things from visiting religious sites to exploring the local cultures and traditions while also enjoying the extraordinary panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and the mountains. Both of these places have many interesting hiking spots as well when you can have the peaceful excursions. You will also get to visit the popular monasteries in Sikkim.

The climate in Darjeeling and Sikkim is pleasant as well so that one can have the best summer holiday in these places. Furthermore, botanical gardens, schools, museums, churches, monasteries, tea gardens, zoo and local cultural markets are the main attractions of Darjeeling and Sikkim. Therefore, for any age groups, this tour is suitable and can be the perfect holiday destination if you're looking for the next big getaway in the coming holiday season.

Darjeeling and Sikkim tour Outline Itinerary:

PACKAGE 1:

Day 01: KATHMANDU TO GANGTOK, SIKKIM

Day 02: SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN GANGTOK

Day 03: TRANSFER TO LACHUNG

Day 04: YUMTHANG SIGHTSEEING & TRANSFER TO GANGTOK

Day 05: GANGTOK TO KATHMANDU or BHUTAN

PACKAGE 2:

Day 1 Drive or fly to Kakarvitta and drive to Darjeeling.

Day 2 Early morning excursions to Tiger Hills to see sunrise and Mt Kanchenjunga range. Sightseeing.

Day 3 Excursions to Tea Estate and Toy train ride in Darjeeling.

Day 4 Transfer from Darjeeling to Pelling and sightseeing.

Day 5 Transfer from Pelling to Gangtok, Sikkim.

Day 6 Excursions to Tsomgo Lake and local sightseeing tours in Gangtok.

Day 7 Transfer from Gangtok to Kalimpong and sightseeing.

Day 8 Transfer from Kalimpong to Phuntsholing (for Bhutan) or Kakarvitta (for Nepal).

Darjeeling and Sikkim tour detailed itinerary

PACKAGE 1:

Day 01:KATHMANDU TO GANGTOK, SIKKIM

Fly to Bhadrapur and drive 40mins to Kakarvitta or drive straight 11hrs to Kakarvitta (Nepal/India border). Immigration formalities to be done. Private vehicle to Gangtok 4hrs (120km). Sikkim, the land of monasteries and rituals full of tranquility.

Day 02:SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN GANGTOK

Full day sightseeing. Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Ranka / Rumtek Monastery and Tashi View point are the places of tourist interest.

Day 03:TRANSFER TO LACHUNG

Drive to Chungthang 96km from Gangtok, Lunch at Chungthang. Drive to Lachung 35km from Chungthang. The snow capped peaks, the Shingbha wild life sanctuary, Yumthang, Katao and Yumeysomdong are the major attraction in this Shangri-La like valley. 

Day 04:YUMTHANG SIGHTSEEING & TRANSFER TO GANGTOK

Drive to Yumthang 25km (1hr). Next walk up to Zero point, this is a stretch of cold desert till Tibet / China. Back en route, visit to hot water spring, the region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest. Afternoon visit Katao & later drive to Gangtok.

Day 05:GANGTOK TO KATHMANDU or BHUTAN

Drive to Phuntsholing 6hr if going to Bhutan tour or back to Bhadrapur if you are flying/driving back to Kathmandu.

Cost: $990 per person

Darjeeling and Sikkim tour cost breakdown

Cost Include

• Airport pickup and drop and all private transfers

• All hotel accommodations on BB basis (as per itinerary)

• Both way flight service

• All extra activities in the tour including toy train ride

• Darjeeling and Sikkim guided sightseeing tour with all entrance fees

• Khangchendzonga National Park fees

• Border formalities cleared and documentations

• Professional tour leader and the required field staffs with their insurances

• Government taxes and VAT from both nations

• Nature Lovers' t-shirt and a map

• Comprehensive medical kit bag

Cost Exclude

• Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule

• All sorts of personal expenses

• Travel and rescue insurance

• Tips to the staffs, mandatory