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This weeklong Northeast holiday will let you enjoy its cultural attractions. Situated 40km away from Gangtok, at an altitude of 3752m above the sea level, the beautiful Changu Lake beckons you with its awe-inspiring scenery. With Sikkim’s famed Flower Exhibition Centre and the beautiful Samdruptse Hill on your way to Pelling, enjoy the peace and quiet at the enchanting Khecheopalri Lake. The breath-taking greenery when you are on popular Toy Train ride at Darjeeling will surely be unforgettable.
Day 1 : Arrive at the Bagdogra Airport – Gangtok (120 Kms, 4-5 hrs)
After reaching the Bagdogra Airport, you would be greeted by MakeMyTrip representative and then head to the hotel in Gangtok. The pleasant drive should take around 4 hours. After reaching Gangtok, you would check-in at the hotel and then, spend the rest of the day at leisure. You could choose to explore the city on your own in the evening, or you can choose to spend the time enjoying the view of the valley from the hotel. 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 long day with dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : Gangtok - Changu Lake and New Baba Mandir Excursion
After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake It is one of the most popular destinations for tourists; it is located at 35 km from Gangtok. On the way to the Lake, one can enjoy nice scenery and snowed hills.Further 10 kms from Tshangu Lake on lays the legendary New Baba Mandir.Tshangu Lake: situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around.NEW Baba Mandir: at an altitude of over 13,000 feet. It was built in memory of a soldier in the 23rd Punjab Regiment, who drowned in a stream near the spot. Legend says he later appeared in a dream to one of his colleagues where he requested that a temple be built in his memory. Return back to hotel in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Gangtok City Tour
After breakfast you would go and explore Gangtok. You would be picked up from the hotel around 8-9 am. The city offers the opportunity to enjoy good food, shopping and to have memorable experience. Visit the most beautiful monastery in Sikkim, the Rumtek Monastery. After this, you would also visit the Do-Drul Chorten. You would also visit 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 the culture.
The culture of any place is clearly visible in its art and handicraft. The Cottage Industry in Gangtok is no exception. Later, you would visit the Flower Exhibition Centre that houses a huge variety of flora. The center also holds an annual Orchid show and the indoor flower show is a very colorful experience.Next destination to visit is the Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom. You could pick-up shawls, carpets, the traditional choktse tables and other gifts items which deeply reflect the art of state. Later, enjoy the mesmerizing view of Gangtok under your feet as you take a ride in the ropeway cable car (own expense). Also, see different houses, shops, buildings that contribute to the township. Later, you would return to the hotel after the eventful day.
Tibetology & Cottage Industry are closed on Sunday, Tashi View Point and Ganesh Tok will be offered as alternate sightseing.
Day 4 : Gangtok - Pelling (127 kilometres| 6 hours)
After breakfast, depart for Pelling en-route visiting the famous tourist places Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham in Namchi.Afternoon drive to Pelling. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : Pelling - Darjeeling (110 kilometres | 5 hours)
After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing to Rimbi Waterfalls, Darap Village and Khecheopalri Lake (30 Kms / 6000 Ft / 1829 Mts).Afternoon, depart for Darjeeling.
Day 6 : Darjeeling City Tour
Early morning, approx. 4.00 AM, you will visit Tiger Hill before the break of dawn, to see the sun rise over Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world (subject to clear weather).On your way back stop at the Ghoom Monastery, the holiest monastery in Darjeeling and Batasia Loop.Return to hotel for breakfast.You will be driven Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoogical Park(Closed on Thursday). “One way Toy Train Joyride, Darjeeling to Ghoom OR Ghoom to Darjeeling - Toy Train of Darjeeling Himalayan Railways (DHR) has always remained an unique experience to the tourists. Only few would let go such an opportunity. And there is a clear reason why so. After all this Toy Train has been accorded the UNESCO World Heritage status, and that's for something special.”Visit to Happy Valley Tea estate. Evening return to your hotel or walk around the streets of the colonial city Darjeeling. Overnight at the hotel.
Himalayan Mountaineering Inst.and Zoological Park are closed on Thursday, Dali Monastery & Ava Art Gallery will be offered as alternate sightseeing.
Day 7 : Darjeeling - Bagdogra (90 kilometres| 3 hours)
After a leisure breakfast, drive to Bagdogra on time for flight to onward destination.
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