golden hill queen tour
(Gangtok, Tsongo Lake &
Darjeeling)
Day 1 Bagdogra-Darjeeling
(98kms/3hrs): Meet and greet on arrival by Concept Voyages' representative
at Bagdogra /NJP railway station and transfer to Darjeeling (3 hrs).
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 Darjeeling: Early morning at 4am leave for the breath-taking
sunrise view to Tiger Hill, the highest point in
the area which provides the most exotic view of the Kanchenjunga peaks. On
a clear day the sight of Mt.Everest is just enthralling. and on return,
visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, This railway loop is an interesting
example of engineering. At this loop the toy train takes a very unique
turn. After breakfast 8.30am proceed for the Darjeeling sight
seeing, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Himalayan Zoo,
Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden (outer view), Tibetan Refugee Center, Ava Art
Gallery and the Japanese Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 Darjeeling-Gangtok (119kms/4hrs): After breakfast departure
for Gangtok. Check into the designated hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 Gangtok: After breakfast proceed for Gangtok city tour
covering- the Rumtek Monastery, built in 1960's
by His Holiness the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa when he took refuge in Sikkim
after the Chinese attack. It is an excellent replica of the original Kagyu
headquarters in Tibet. It houses some of the world's most unique art
objects, ancient manuscripts and icons. Botanical Garden, Do
Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower Show and Cottage Industry.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Gangtok: After breakfast take an excursion trip to Tsomgo
Lake, about 40kms and situated at an altitude of
12,000 ft., which remains frozen almost half of the year and an ideal
habitat of red panda and other species. Also visit the Baba
Mandir. Evening free at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 Gangtok-Bagdogra (121kms/4hrs): Departure for NJP railway
station/ Bagdogra airport, for return journey.
End of Tour!
tour inclusions & pricing
Tour Booking Code: CVDNE-05
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