Garden & Hills Delight

Day 2: Kalimpong City Tour and Transfer to GangtokAfter breakfast, proceed for Kalimpong city tour covering Deolo Hill, Science Centre, Hanuman Temple, Pine View Cactus Nursery, Golf Course, and Durpin Monastery. Afternoon, drive to Gangtok (5,410 ft, 75 km, approx. 3 hours). Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 3: Tsomgo Lake and New Baba MandirStart early after breakfast for a full day excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) and New Baba Mandir (13,200 ft). In case of permit issues or unforeseen circumstances, alternate sightseeing will be arranged. Nathula Pass requires a special permit issued by Sikkim Tourism on the day of travel and involves extra cost. Valid documents must be submitted seven days prior. Permits are non-refundable and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Day 4: Gangtok Half Day City Tour and Transfer to Darjeeling.After breakfast, enjoy a half-day Gangtok city tour (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) visiting the Handicraft Centre, Flower Show, Chorten Stupa, Institute of Tibetology, and Bakthang/Banjhakri Waterfalls. Afternoon, drive to Darjeeling (6,730 ft, 4 hours). Check-in at the hotel upon arrival. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 5: Darjeeling City TourEarly morning starts with a visit to Tiger Hill (3:30 AM) to view the sunrise. Return via Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Later, enjoy the city tour (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM) including the Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (closed Thursdays), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed Thursdays), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-help Centre (closed Sundays), and an outer view of the tea gardens.

Day 6: Darjeeling to IXB/NJP/Siliguri After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), NJP Railway Station, or Siliguri for onward journey (approx. 3 hours, 70 km).