Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.

Climate:
Winter temperature in the region averages between 4 °C (39 °F) and 7 °C (45 °F). Snowfall is quite rare in the region and freezing is also rare. In winters, temperature reaches minimum at 4°C. It is also considered as the best time to visit Gangtok.Gangtok usually enjoys moderate kind of climate all around the year.
Shopping:
The best shopping & marketing areas in Gangtok, know what to buy including traditional & unique Sikkimese products, and the best stores selling them.

ITINERARY

Day 01:  – Bagodgra – Darjeeling:

 

Arr: Bagdogra                 1450 Hrs

 

Meet & Greet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport meet and transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.). On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 02:      Darjeeling:

 

Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure.

Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 03:      Darjeeling – Gangtok (100 kms / 4 hrs)

After breakfast proceeds to picturesque drive to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On arrival Check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure.

Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 04:      Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city.

Overnight stay at Gangtok.

(In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)

Day 05:      Gangtok Local Sightseeing

Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours).

Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 06:      Gangtok – Bagdogra –

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfer to airport for your retrun flight with everlasting memories of your holiday

Dep: Bagdogra                          1520 Hrs               SG 815

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