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Day 01: IXB Airport – Darjeeling (98km/3 hr)
Once you’ve arrived at IXB airport, get yourself transferred to a pre-booked hotel in Darjeeling. Today, being your first day, have the day at leisure: discover the many nuances of Darjeeling, which is popularly known as "Queen of the Hills". This rustic a haven was once a crumbling town only to be discovered by the Britishers to evolve it as one of the most beautiful jaunts of today. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
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Day 02: Darjeeling Sightseeing
At dawn (04:00 am), drive to Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft; worlds 3rd highest peak). On your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Post breakfast, set off to see the city sites: Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view) and Japanese Temple (4 hrs from 9.00 to 13.00 hrs). Evening is free for you to enjoy the languor brought in by this benign weather; you can explore the vicinity or simply go shopping.
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Day 03: Darjeeling – Kalimpong (57km/2 ½ hr) Sightseeing
After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong (4,100 ft.). On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Afternoon, enjoy half day tour of Kalimpong. Visit the Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr. Graham’s Home, Golf Garden, Durpin Dara Hills and Flower Nurseries. The remainder of the day is at leisure to absorb the chasteness of the panoramic down valley. Enriched with lush green forests and dense plantations of tea, this place is really marvellous and awe inspiring. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
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Day 04: Kalimpong – Gangtok (78km/3hr)
After breakfast, prepare yourself to go on a picturesque drive to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). With its sharp mountain ridges, pristine climate and mesmerising ambience this town has grown into an attractive tourist haunt. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Have the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
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Day 05: Gangtok Local Sightseeing
Gangtok is the land of monasteries, thus today we see all the imposing city structures like the Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok, Ranka Monastery, Banjakhri Falls, Cottage Industry, Dro-dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower Show and Handicraft Centre. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 06: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Today, after breakfast, start for an excursion to Lake Tsomgo (12,400 ft.) and Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55km from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed alternate sightseeing will be provided.)
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Day 07: Gangtok – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (125km/4 hr)
After breakfast, check out from hotel and depart to IXB airport for your onward journey.
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