Darjeeling
Straddling a ridge at an altitude of over 2100m (6890ft) in the far north of West Bengal, Darjeeling has been a favourite hill station of the British since they established it as an R 'n' R centre for their troops in the mid-1800s. The town remains as popular as ever and offers visits to Buddhist monasteries, tours to tea plantations, shopping in bustling bazaars and trekking in high-altitude spots to the north. Like many places in the Himalaya, half the fun is in getting there. Darjeeling has the unique attraction of the famous miniature train, which loops and switchbacks its way from the plains up to Darjeeling in a 10-hour grind of soot and smoke.
Sikkim, tucked away in India's Northeast corner, between Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal is, without question, a very special part of India beautiful, unspoilt, green, full of orchids, mountains, butterflies and monasteries, and home to some of the gentles t people you could wish to meet.
Just getting there is half the adventure. The first stage is to fly to Bagdogra, in West Bengal. From Bagdogra you reach Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, by road - either by Sikkim Nationalized Transport buses, or by a private car or taxi, which you can easily fix up at Bagdogra airport. Whatever the mode of transport, count on at least a 4 - 5 hour bumpy drive.
Day 1: Meet on arrival at Bagdogra / NJP/Bhadrapur ..Transfer to Darjeeling , Halt. ( If pax coming from Bhutan via Phunsoling boarder it is also possible)
Day 2: Tiger Hill Sunrise Trip with Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery. Return to hotel for Breakfast, Continue to travel to HMI, Himalayan Zoo, Self Help Centre,Tea Garden and Factory. Evening Free, Halt
Day 3: Drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok via Peshok Tea Gardens,5 hrs,120 kms, Afternoon Gangtok Cherry City Tour with Rumtek,Halt
Day 4: Day return trip to Changu Lake and Baba Mandir (Domestic Clients only) at Indo China Border at 12500ft return and halt
Day 5: Return drive to Bagdogra airport/ NJP trainn station /Bhadrapur airport.Trip ends
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