Day wise Itinerary
DAY 1 Bagdogra - Gangtok
Upon your arrival, you would be greeted by a MakeMyTrip representative at the Bagdogra Airport and then you would travel to the hotel in Gangtok.
The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok makes for a perfect base for tourists, trekkers and explorers, as it allows you to absorb in the local culture and beauty of the place. The city offers the opportunity to enjoy good food, shopping and to have memorable experience. Surround yourself with monasteries, mountains and orchids in Gangtok.
Check-in at the hotel in Gangtok and explore the city on your own in the evening. Or you can spend time enjoying the view of the valley that the hotel offers. For those wishing to know if luck favours them, a visit to the Casino (own expense) can be an exciting way to enjoy your evening before ending the day at the hotel after a delicious dinner.
DAY 2 Gangtok
After enjoying the breakfast at the hotel, you would be leaving for a visit to the Changu Lake.
The lake derives its waters from melting snow of the mountains, a beautiful sight to witness. Earlier, the lamas used to study the colour of water and predict the future, a darker colour would indicate troublesome time in the coming year. Despite the colour that flows in the lake on your visit, the view of the lake and the surrounding mountains would surely leave a lasting impression.
You would also be visiting the Baba Mandir, a shrine dedicated to ‘Baba Harbhajan Singh’, a soldier of the Indian Army. He died in 1968 and the shrine was made to honour his wishes (he requested one of his friends in the dreams, for a Samadhi to be made for him). It is also believed that he guards the international boundary between India and China, and protects the people. Many people also hold the belief that the place has a healing spirit, and a bottle of water left there, could cure illness after consumption.
(Entrance Fees to the sightseeing points not included)
After returning back to Gangtok, you could explore the town and shop from the local market on your own.
Later, return to the hotel, enjoy a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
DAY 3 Gangtok
After a hearty breakfast, get ready for a full day sightseeing in Gangtok.
You would visit the Flower Exhibition Centre that houses a huge variety of flora. The centre also holds an annual Orchid show. The indoor flower show would be a colourful experience.
Next, set yourself for a visit to the Do-Drul Chorten Stupa. Built in 1946, it is one of the biggest stupa in Sikkim. It is surrounded by 108 prayer wheels that are inscribed with Tibetan mantras. The next place to visit would be the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology that researches the religion, history, language, art and culture of Tibet and Tibetans. The museum and the library on the premises offer an insight into their culture.
The culture of any place is clearly visible in its art and handicraft. The Cottage Industry in Gangtok is no exception. This is the place to pick-up souvenirs and memento from your trip.
(Entrance Fees to the sightseeing points not included)
End the day in the hotel with a delectable dinner after the eventful day.
DAY 4 Gangtok - Darjeeling
After your breakfast in Gangtok, you would be driven to Darjeeling. The journey would take around 4 hours.
Darjeeling, known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’, is located in the Himalayas and offers an unforgettable view of the snow-capped mountains. The tea gardens, tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track add to the charm of this hill station.
(Entrance Fees to the sightseeing points not included)
After checking in to your hotel, opt to spend the evening at leisure or spend it exploring the local market.
End the day with dinner at the hotel.
DAY 5 Darjeeling
Begin your day early (around 4 AM - 5 AM) and go for a visit to the Tiger Hill to witness the glorious Himalayan Mountains at day break. The sunrise against the highest peak in India is a sight to behold.
On your return from Tiger Hill, you would stop at the Ghoom Monastery, which was built in 1850 and happens to be the oldest monastery of Darjeeling. The view of the valley from the monastery is as magnificent as the 15-foot clay statue of Lord Buddha that resides on the premises. You could also enjoy a meditation session (own expense) at the monastery.
Return to the hotel for breakfast and prepare yourself to visit the sites of the city. You would be visiting the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, a place built in honour of Tenzing Norgay, who was one of the two people to reach the Mount Everest summit. The museum on the premises shows account and mountaineering artefacts.
The next place to visit would be the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and the Tibetan Refugee Centre. The centre was established for the re-habitation of the Tibetan refugees. Traditional Tibetan handicrafts and carpets are made here and are widely popular and exported all over the world. You would also get the chance to visit Happy Valley Tea Estate.
(Entrance Fees to the sightseeing points not included)
Later, you would return to the hotel, enjoy dinner and comfotable overnight stay.
Note : If the local sightseeing is falling on Thursday (Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological park is closed) we will provide visit to Dali Monastery and Ava Art gallery.
Also, if the local sightseeing is falling on Sunday (Tibetan Refugee Centre is closed) we will provide visit to Ava Art Gallery.
DAY 6 Darjeeling - Bagdogra
After a delicious breakfast, check-out from the hotel and travel to the Bagdogra Airport for your journey back home.