Gangtok Darjeeling Family Tour

Your trip starts with an early morning flight or train journey that will make you arrive at the NJP railway station or the Bagdogra airport. On landing, transfers to Gangtok will be arranged for.

Keep your eyes wide open as the drive will take you to a height of 1437 meters above sea level and you travel amidst the most scenic mountain valleys. After reaching Gangtok, check in to your hotel room and freshen up. The rest of the day is at leisure.

MG Marg
If you wish, you can visit the MG Marg in Gangtok that is very popular among tourists for shopping. Pick up some books on Buddhism, Thankas that are religious scroll paintings, wall hangings, woodcarvings and much more.

If you do not wish to indulge in splurging, opt for a leisurely stroll instead or soak in the ambience by sitting on the street side benches.

Return back to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Early morning at around 8 a.m. on your Gangtok Darjeeling package tour, have a stomach-filling breakfast and head out for some sightseeing in Gangtok.

Tsomgo Lake
Start driving to the Tsomgo Lake that is located at a height of 12,400 feet. After a 3-hour drive, you will reach this glacial lake that is admired as highly sacred and enormously revered by the Buddhists and Hindu locals. Do not miss out on the glut of flowers in bloom if spring is the season during your visit in Gangtok.

Baba Harbhajan Mandir
Then, drive towards the Baba Harbhajan Mandir that is also set at a massive height of 13,200 feet. He served in the Indian armed forces and is revered as the “Hero of Nathula” since it is believed that his spirit still guards the area.

eturn back to savour a meal and spend the overnight at the hotel in Gangtok.

After devouring some delicious breakfast on this day, proceed for a half-day Gangtok town sightseeing tour.

Bakthang Waterfalls and the Tashi viewpoint
Start by first visiting the Bakthang Waterfalls and the Tashi viewpoint. The Bakthang Waterfalls is a natural cascade that runs down to form a pool and the Tashi viewpoint provides its visitors with some sweeping views of the gigantic Kanchenjunga mountain ranges.

Ganesh Tok and Enchey Monastery
Next, head to the Ganesh Tok and Enchey Monastery. Ganesh Tok is a quaint Hindu temple with an all-encompassing hilltop view. The monastery houses around 90 monks and is believed to be blessed by Druptob Karpo, the respected tantric master.

Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom and Drul Chorten Stupa
Then, visit the Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom and head to the Drul Chorten Stupa. The solitary aim of Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom is to preserve and safeguard the art and craft of the people in Gangtok. The stupa, on another hand, is marked by a golden top dome and was once haunted by evil spirits.

Institute of Tibetology
Then, head to the Institute of Tibetology where you can enjoy the views as well as gain knowledge on the models and mores of the Mahayana Buddhism and the Tibetans. 

Flower Museum and Ropeway to Banjhakri Falls
Enjoy some time at the flower museum and behold the sights of some unique flora and fauna before hopping on the ropeway to the Banjhakri Falls. It is well known for the breath-taking marvels and a pleasant ambience.

After sightseeing, proceed to Darjeeling. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and you can choose to go to Chowrasta and Mall Road for an evening stroll. Both these are renowned market areas and you can shop for items made from bamboo and cane, pottery stuff, hand-stitched jackets and woven shawls, etc.

Return to the hotel at night and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.

On this day of your Darjeeling Gangtok holiday package, start your day really early at around 4 am.

Tiger Hill
Drive atop and reach the Tiger Hill that is set at a striking height of 2590 meters. Views of a spectacular sunrise can be witnessed here and it is one of its kinds. The sun will rise over Mt. Kanchenjunga, which is the world’s third highest peak, and you can bask in the electric atmosphere as the sky changes its colours.

Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop
On your way back down, halt at the Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. The monastery is the largest in Ghoom and is home to an idol of the Maitreya Buddha. It also preserves the very rare handwritten Buddhist manuscripts. The Batasia Loop is the point where the trail of the Toy train coils around itself over a hilltop and through a tunnel. The view is gripping and is sure to leave an imprint in your mind.

Return to the hotel for breakfast. Post that, check out from the hotel and depart for the railway station or airport and embark on a journey back home with sweet memories.