Sikkim & Darjeeling: Himalayan Hill Stations8 days - From 1355 €
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Sikkim & Darjeeling: Himalayan Hill Stations

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Duration
Duration
8 days
Trip highlights
  • Explore the hill stations of North India
  • Visit unique Tibetan monasteries
  • A journey through the Himalayan jewels

Sikkim and the hill stations of West Bengal beckon you.

This journey begins in Darjeeling, a gem of a hill station in the mountains of West Bengal known for its pristine beauty and heavenly landscapes. In Darjeeling, you can visit the famed tea plantations and experience the UNESCO World Heritage Himalayan Railway.

From Darjeeling, we will then head to the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok. You will visit Tibetan monasteries and enjoy the unique handicrafts of the city.

On this tour, Shanti Travel will take you on a journey through these Himalayan jewels, touching many monasteries and significant landmarks.

Sikkim & Darjeeling: Himalayan Hill Stations

day 1

Delhi Airport - Delhi

Welcome to India

Welcome at the airport and transfert to the hotel, in the center of Delhi for overnight stay.

day 1

Delhi Airport - Delhi

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Welcome to India

Welcome at the airport and transfert to the hotel, in the center of Delhi for overnight stay.

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day 2

Delhi - Darjeeling

Flight to Bagdogra and the road to the hills

Transfer to Delhi airport for your flight to Bagdogra. On arrival, drive up to Darjeeling along the traditional tea road and check in at your hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Stay overnight.

day 2

Delhi - Darjeeling

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Flight to Bagdogra and the road to the hills

Transfer to Delhi airport for your flight to Bagdogra. On arrival, drive up to Darjeeling along the traditional tea road and check in at your hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Stay overnight.

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day 3

Darjeeling

Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery and the toy train

Early morning excursion to Tigerhill and Ghoom Monastery and back. After breakfast half day city tour of Darjeeling visiting Tibetan Refugee Self help Center, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoo. PM toy train ride upto Ghoom and back.

day 3

Darjeeling

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Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery and the toy train

Early morning excursion to Tigerhill and Ghoom Monastery and back. After breakfast half day city tour of Darjeeling visiting Tibetan Refugee Self help Center, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoo. PM toy train ride upto Ghoom and back.

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day 4

Darjeeling - Gangtok

110 kms / 4-5 hrs drive

Drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok (110 km, 4-5 hours). PM free. Overnight at the hotel.

day 4

Darjeeling - Gangtok

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110 kms / 4-5 hrs drive

Drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok (110 km, 4-5 hours). PM free. Overnight at the hotel.

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day 5

Gangtok

Rumtek and Enchey monasteries

Morning excursion to Rumtek Monastery and on the way back visit to Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. PM visit to Handicraft Center, Enchey Monastery and walk around Gangtok town and walk back to hotel.

day 5

Gangtok

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Rumtek and Enchey monasteries

Morning excursion to Rumtek Monastery and on the way back visit to Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. PM visit to Handicraft Center, Enchey Monastery and walk around Gangtok town and walk back to hotel.

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day 6

Gangtok - Kalimpong

Dzongdogpelri Monastery and Kalimpong town

Morning drive from Gangtok to Kalimpong. Visit to Dzongdogpelri Monastery and walk around Kalimpong town.

day 6

Gangtok - Kalimpong

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Dzongdogpelri Monastery and Kalimpong town

Morning drive from Gangtok to Kalimpong. Visit to Dzongdogpelri Monastery and walk around Kalimpong town.

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day 7

Kalimpong - Delhi

80 kms / 3 hrs drive and 1h30 flight

Morning; transfer to the Bagdogra airport to board a flight back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi; transfer to the hotel located in the city center. Rest of the day is to relax at the hotel. Stay overnight.

day 7

Kalimpong - Delhi

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80 kms / 3 hrs drive and 1h30 flight

Morning; transfer to the Bagdogra airport to board a flight back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi; transfer to the hotel located in the city center. Rest of the day is to relax at the hotel. Stay overnight.

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day 8

Delhi - Delhi Airport

Free day before your onward flight

Day is at leisure. Evening; transfer to the international airport to continue towards your onward travel.

day 8

Delhi - Delhi Airport

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Free day before your onward flight

Day is at leisure. Evening; transfer to the international airport to continue towards your onward travel.

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