SILK ROUTE EAST INDIA

Arrive at NJP Rly. Stn / BagdograAirport & depart to Darjeeling. Darjeeling in northeast India provides the perfect ambiance of a hill resort with its mild climate and laid back charm. Its verdant hills and valleys are steeped in color, and are interspersed with vast stretches of lush green tea gardens. Arrival & check in to hotel. Evening free for the relaxation.

Morning proceed to visit Rock Garden – It is situated about 10 kilometers from Darjeeling. The garden offers a beautiful view of a hill stream cascading over rocks along the slope, done up with flower gardens and sitting spaces at different levels. Gangamaya Park – Ganga Maya Park is further down the road, about 3 kilometres from the Rock Garden. It has a small lake where boating facilities are available, Gorkha folk dances are performed to entertain the tourists.  Ghoom Monastery – Called Sakya Monastery, the monastery in Ghoom is located 8 km from Darjeeling. Sakya monastery is a historic as well as significant monastery of the Shakya Order. The original monastery was built during the early twentieth century.

Afternoon sightseeing of mix points of Darjeeling Himalayan Mountaineering Institute – A spot not to be missed is the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute created by the late Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa who conquered Mt Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary on 29 May 1953. A display of equipment used on the climb is one of the highlights. A Zoological Garden ( Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park ) nearby has an assortment of wildlife such as yaks, Siberian tigers and red pandas who call the region their home (Closed on Thrusday),Tenzing Rock – Tenzing Rock and Gombu Rock are situated on Lebong Cart road in Darjeelingand provide a challenging experience for the rock climbers. It is also known as monkey rock. The rock is named after Tenzin Sherpa and Nawang Gombu. Tenzing Sherpa climbed the Tenzing rock in the presence of Jawaharlal Nehru without taking any safety measures. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute conducts rock climbing courses on these rocks. Tea Garden(outer view) – Darjeeling Tea considered to be finest tea in the world especially when it came to aroma and delicacy of taste, named the “Champagne of the East”, not only has tea formed the backbone of the economy

Early morning depart to see Sun Rise at Tiger Hill  – Situated at an altitude of 2,590m (8,482 ft.) and 13-km from the town, this spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over “Kanchenjunga” and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains. Even Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, is visible from here. & 3 Points.  Visit rest of the sightseeing like Mirik Lake – Mirik is being developed as a new hill station in the mountains. Tea estates, orange orchards and cardamom plantations surround Mirik.

Check out & depart to Gangtok. Arrival & check in. Evening free for the relaxation. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. It is an incomparable hill resort of northeast regions of India and it is one of the most frequently visited places in India. Gangtok is situated on the ridge of a hillock at an altitude of 1,700 metre.

Today excursion tour to Tshangu Lake & Baba Mandir – A lake is nestled amidst high peaks at an altitude of 12,400 ft. On winters, you will be able to witness the lake in a frozen state. Spend some time enjoying the beauty nature; you can also enjoy a yak ride, take pictures. We drive back to a fabled Baba Mandir. This is basically a temple of an army Captain Harbajan Singh who mysteriously vanished from the army camp but later is believed to have turned invisible but absolutely present who still continues his duty as an army officer and protects the border army from any unanticipated events.

Today cover local sightseeing of 7 points of Gangtok (Only by Maruti Van). Rumtek Monastery, Botanical Garden,Chuten Stupa, Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology,Ropeway, Govt. Institute of Cottage Industry, Flower Show and Nam Nam Viewpoint.

Morning check out & depart for the Kalimpong. Arrival & check in.

Afternoon local sightseeing of Kalimpong.

Check out & depart for the NJP Rly Stn / Bagdogra Airport for the further destination.