Situated in the eastern Himalayan range, state capital Gangtok combines a modern, resort town style with ancient spiritual beliefs and an impressive natural heritage. Mountain views act as the backdrop to holidays in Gangtok, where much of the focus also lies on the monasteries, shrines, and temples of this old center of Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage. Local delicacies such as momo (stuffed dumplings) also link Gangtok to Tibet. Use Gangtok as your gateway for exploring the state and beyond, with tour operators offering a number of day excursions and longer trips.
Assistance on arrival at Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Gangtok “The Capital of Sikkim”. Check-in to your hotel on arrival.
Overnight in Gangtok.
The 2-star Hotel Sikkim Continental offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Gangtok. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, taxi service, ticket service, car park. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Gangtok has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Hotel Sikkim Continental.
Post breakfast embark on an excursion trip to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13200 ft).
Overnight in Gangtok.
Major "Baba" Harbhajan Singh (30 August 1946 – 4 October 1968) was an Indian army soldier who died in 1968 near the Nathu La in eastern Sikkim, India. He is revered as the "Hero of Nathula" by soldiers of the Indian army, who built a shrine in his honour. He was accorded the status of saint by believers who refer to him as the Baba (saintly father).
Tsomgo Lake, also known Changu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district, some 40 kms from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), the lake remains frozen during the winter season. The lake surface reflects different colors with change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people. Buddhist monks prognosticate after studying the changing colors of the lake.
Offering free internet access and breakfast service, The Rice Valley Residency is situated at a distance of 1 km from SNT Bus Station and Paljor Stadium. This hotel in Gangtok maintains 20 rooms. Some of the in-room amenities include clean linen, makeup mirror and an attached bathroom with hot and cold water facility.null
Darjeeling , the queen of all hill stations and also the 'Dream-land of the East', famous for its natural beauty, clean fresh air, year round plesent weather and above all, tea estates and the famous Darjeeling Tea... It is internationally renowned as a tourist destination for its spectacular view of Mt.Kanchandzonga and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. One can have the view of entire Singalila Range along with Mt.Kanchandzonga, Bhutan Himalaya and a part of Everest range from Darjeeling. The eye caching valleys, meandering rivers and of course the lush green tea gardens are the unique features of Darjeeling .
Post breakfast take the transfer to Darjeeling ‘The Queen of the Hills’. Check-in to your hotel on arrival. Later embark on a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling covering - Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee selfhelp Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view).
Overnight in Darjeeling.
One of the hill stations situated in India which provides with the diverse beauty in itself. A day spent is not enough to capture the beauty of the entire city and one needs to spend at least 2-3 days.
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established in Darjeeling to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India. The first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary sparked a keen interest in establishing mountaineering as a well-respected endeavor for people in the region. Tenzing Norgay was the first director of field training for HMI.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a 67.56-acre zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of 7,000 feet, is the largest high altitude zoo in India
Tea planting in the Indian district of Darjeeling began in 1841 by Archibald Campbell, a civil surgeon of the Indian Medical Service. Campbell was transferred as superintendent of Darjeeling in 1839 from Kathmandu, Nepal. In 1841, he brought seeds of the Chinese tea plant (Camellia sinensis) from Kumaun and began to experiment with tea planting in Darjeeling.The British government also established tea nurseries during that period (1847). Commercial development began during the 1850s.In 1856, the Alubari tea garden was opened by the Kurseong and Darjeeling Tea company,followed by others.
Opposite to this is the Gombu Rock named after Nawang Gombu, nephew of Tenzing who was the first person to climb the Everest twice, once in 1963 and then in 65. He took over as the Director of Field Training at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute after Tenzing retired in 1976.One of a pair of large natural rocks used by people to practice rock-climbing, including beginners.
The Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre was started on October 2, 1959. Following the dramatic escape of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during that period of mayhem, thousands of our fellow countrymen, leaving hearth and home, fled into neighboring countries so they could live as free human beings. The overwhelming majority of the refugees had brought nothing with them apart from the clothes they wore and what little provisions they could carry with them as they began the long and difficult trek over the Himalayas.
Hotel Yuma is a popular choice amongst travelers in Darjeeling, whether exploring or just passing through. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service, airport transfer, restaurant are there for guest's enjoyment. All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home, and some rooms come with television, satellite/cable TV. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Discover all Darjeeling has to offer by making Hotel Yuma your base.
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) visit to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (28,208 ft. Worlds third highest peak), on your way back we see Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Post breakfast take the departure transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station for your onward journey.
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The Batasia Loop is a spiral railway created to lower the gradient of ascent of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. At this point, the track spirals around over itself through a tunnel and over a hilltop
Old Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is known for its 15 feet-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha.
These mountains offer a breath taking view of the surrounding areas. One can also enjoy the unforgettable view of the Sun Rise and Sun Set and admire the beauty of nature.
Tiger Hill is located in Darjeeling, in the Indian State of West Bengal, and is the summit of Ghoom, the highest railway station in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The 2-star Hotel Sikkim Continental offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Gangtok. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, taxi service, ticket service, car park. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Gangtok has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Hotel Sikkim Continental.
Offering free internet access and breakfast service, The Rice Valley Residency is situated at a distance of 1 km from SNT Bus Station and Paljor Stadium. This hotel in Gangtok maintains 20 rooms. Some of the in-room amenities include clean linen, makeup mirror and an attached bathroom with hot and cold water facility.null
Hotel Yuma is a popular choice amongst travelers in Darjeeling, whether exploring or just passing through. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service, airport transfer, restaurant are there for guest's enjoyment. All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home, and some rooms come with television, satellite/cable TV. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Discover all Darjeeling has to offer by making Hotel Yuma your base.
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