Darjeeling-Gangtok Tour Packages

Places To Visit With Darjeeling-Gangtok Tour Packages

1. The Tiger Hill

What’s Special: Views of the rising sun against the Kanchenjunga mountains

Nearby Attractions: Sinchial devi Temple, Hanuman Mandir, Senchal Lake

Timings: Open 24 hrs

Best time to Visit: Mid October to December, and March to April

Transportation options: Car, trek

Entry Fee: Zero

Elevation: 2,590 meters

With us you will see the world’s third highest mountain, Kanchenjunga Mountain. Darjeeling and Gangtok itinerary will assist you viewing the morning sunrise from Tiger Hill, which gives a view of the incredible mountain and also helps in witnessing the spectacular views of the early morning snow-capped top of the mountain and its surrounds, which is simply awesome and breathtaking.

2. The Ghoom Monastery

What’s Special: A giant 15-foot high Maitreya Buddha statue

Nearby Attractions: Japanese Peace Pagoda, Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, Barbotey Rock Garden

Timings: 9 am to 6 pm

Built By: Sherab Gyatso

Built In: 1875

Entry Fee: Free of cost

Elevation: 7,047 ft.

Located in the heart of the nature, the Ghoom Monastery allows you to witness the pleasant spiritual ambiance of the surroundings, allows you witness beautiful thangkas and helps you to enjoy nature. This monastery is known for its Buddhist manuscripts that have been preserved for years.

3. The Batasia Loop

What’s Special: An astonishing engineering feat made during British reign

Nearby Attractions: Ghoom Monastery, Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

Timings: 05:00 am to 04:30 pm

Built By: British engineer

Built In: 1919

Entry Fee: INR 15 per person

Elevation: 7,500 ft

The Batasia Loop is one of the most beautiful places in the area to visit. It lies snug between the mountain vegetation and allows you to overlook the wonderful snow capped Kanchenjunga. The trip uphill is lined with beautiful flowers, which makes the trip worthwhile and prettier.

4. The Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park

What’s Special: Largest high altitude zoo in the country

Nearby Attractions: Selim hill tea estate, Shiv Temple, Bajrangbali Temple, Tenzing Rock

Timings: 8.30 am to 4 pm

Built By: Dilip Kumar Dey

Built In: 1958

Entry Fee: INR 30 per Indian national, INR 100 per foreign national

Elevation: 7,000 ft

This place is especially known for its flora and fauna, which is something every traveler and visitor must experience. Out Darjeeling and Gangtok itinerary will definitely ensure to get to experience the same.

5. The Peace Pagoda

What’s Special: Buddhist stupa; welcome to people of all religions

Nearby Attractions: Japanese Buddhist temple, Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery

Timings: 4.30 am to 7 pm

Built By: Nichidatsu Fujii (under his guidance)

Built In: 1992

Entry Fee: Free

Elevation: 28.5 metres

The Peace Pagoda, is believed to be a symbol of peace and spirituality. A Buddhist temple as well as a monastery is located near the Peace Pagoda. These places are made in traditional Japanese style, which offers you a sense of peace and allows you to meditate perfectly.

6 The Enchey Monastery

What’s Special: It’s a 200-year old monastery in Darjeeling

Nearby Attractions: Bala Quila, M G Marg, Nehru Planetarium, Saramsa Garden

Timings: 6 am to 4 pm

Built By: Sidkeong Tulku

Built In: 1909

Entry Fee: Free

Distance from the city centre: 3 km

The monastery is believed to belong to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism and the place where the monastery is actually located at is believed to be blessed by Lama Drupthob Karpo, who is well-known for his expertise with Buddhism. The entire monastery is decorated and is filled with many beautiful images of Buddha, Loki Sharia and Guru Padmasambhava.

7. The Tsomgo Lake

What’s Special: Glacial lake located at an elevation of 3,753 metres

Nearby Attractions: Changu Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple, Nathula Pass, MG Marg

Best time to Visit: October to mid December

Transportations: Car, bike, foot

Permit: Inner line permit

Entry Fee: Free

Elevation: 3,753 metres

Our tour package for Darjeeling and Gangtok also includes the Tsomgo Lake as part of our Darjeeling and Gangtok itinerary. Tsomgo Lake, one of the most popular attractions of Gangtok, is one of the most tranquil and scenic lakes. The lake is considered to be holy by the Sikkimese people. Additionally, the lake is also a paradise for bird watchers, as one can find a variety of migratory birds here and have a look at the Brahmini ducks.

8. Nightingale Park

What’s Special: Picturesque landscape, statue of Lord Shiva, and variety of species

Timings: 9 am to 5 pm

Built By: A L Dias

Built In: 1934

Entry Fee: INR 10 per adult

Elevation: 7,000 ft. above sea level

One of the famous public tourist spots in Darjeeling, the Nightingale Park is a treat to the tired minds and exhausted bodies. Due to its location in the pristine hill station of Darjeeling, the Nightingale Park is a frequently visited spot by all kinds of travelers. Not only is the Park a break from city life, but also one of the few places from where you can relish stunning views of the Kanchenjunga ranges. You can unplug and recharge amidst the lush greenery and calm breeze. The Nightingale Park features a covered archway, and pebbled walkways along with an oval-shaped park. There is also a giant statue of Lord Shiva in this park.

9. Sandakphu Peak

What’s Special: Highest peak in Ilam

Nearby Attractions: Singalila National Park, Singalila National Park

Best time to Visit: April to May, October to early December

Transportations: Trek

Entry Fee: Free

Elevation: 3,636 m

Sandakphu is famed for being the highest point in the state of West Bengal. Adventure lovers find it an ideal destination for trekking expeditions. Sandakphu is also famous for offering the breathtaking views of Mt Everest and Kanchenjunga Peak, and remains a hit among nature gazers and adventure enthusiasts. Other scenic views include those of Makalu and Lhotse peaks. Sandakphu has a unique geographical placement and height that allows travelers to soak up the best views of the tallest peaks around it.

10. Nathula Pass

What’s Special: One of the highest motorable passes in the world

Nearby Attractions: Tsomgo Lake, Nathang Valley, Menmecho Lake, Zuluk Wildlife Area

Best time to Visit: May to October

Transportations: Bus, jeep, cab

Permits required: Nathula Pass permit from the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department

Entry Fee: Permit pass of INR 200 per person

Elevation: 4,310 metres

Once the alley of passage between India and Tibet, Nathu la Pass is now a major tourist attraction in Sikkim. Located at a distance of nearly 56 kms from Gangtok, the Nathula Pass is accessible by jeep, cars or foot. Nathula translates to “listening ears” and one can actually hear his own voice as it echoes against the ranges surrounding it. On your way to Nathula Pass, take an opportunity to glance at the picturesque Tsomgo Lake. Way to Nathula pass is also one of the highest motorable roads in the world. The views around the Nathula Pass are worth capturing as you can see the alpine flora surrounding the pass. On a clear sunny day, you can also the road winding all the way down to the Chumbi Valley. Do not forget to get the official permit before you start for Nathula Pass.

11. Kanchenjunga

What’s Special: The third highest mountain in the world after Everest and K2

Nearby Attractions: Pelling, Lachung, Lachen, Yuksom

Best time to Visit: Early March to mid-May, and October to late November

Transportations: Trek

Permits: Trekking permit

Entry Fee: Permit fee

Elevation: 8,586 m

The third highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga is as popular as Mount Everest or K2. Literally translating to “ Five Treasures of Snow”, Mt. Kanchenjunga comprises five peaks, four of which are more than 8,450 metres in height. Three of the five peaks - main, central, and south - are found on the border of the district of North Sikkim in Sikkim. Adventure lovers consider the climb to Mt. Kanchenjunga is one of the most difficult treks because of its notoriety. Despite its notoriety, Kanchenjunga is considered as one of the most sacred mountains by the locals. For those of you who do not wish to scale Mountain Kanchenjunga but wish to take home an unforgettable experience, you can visit the nearby places such as Kanchenjunga National Park and take a tour of the diverse wildlife here.

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Best Time To Book Holidays In Darjeeling-Gangtok

• The coldest months in the cities are January and February. This is the perfect time to make that Gangtok Darjeeling trip plan happen and visit the cities as you just might witness snowfall.
• The area has witnessed -6.7°C as the lowest temperature in its history.
• The regular temperatures in the cities range between 1.9°C to a maximum of 9.1°C.
• During the months of March and April there is spring, which makes the weather very pleasant.
• Monsoon here starts from the month of June and continues until August. The temperatures get a bit milder after the month of August.
• The winter season here begins in December.
• The best time to visit Darjeeling and Gangtok is during the colder months. Most of the couples and travelers prefer to book our best holiday packages for Darjeeling and Gangtok ensuring wherein they get to visit the place.
• However, people who love the rain can also pick our tour packages for Darjeeling and Gangtok to witness lush-green environ drenched in rainwater.

How To Reach Darjeeling-Gangtok?

The mesmerizing destination is easily accessible by railways and airways from almost all the major cities in India. There are convenient trains from all prominent bus stations of India, so as to reach either Darjeeling or Gangtok. The nearest railways station for both Darjeeling and Gangtok would be the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP). And the nearest airport would be the Bagdogra Airport. Our Darjeeling Gangtok trip packages will provide pickups from both these places providing ease and convenience.

By Air

The Bagdogra Airport is the nearest and convenient airport for both Darjeeling and Gangtok. The airport is at a distance of 96 kilometers away from Darjeeling. Domestic cities within India have easy access to frequent flights for the place. Moreover, international cities across the globe also have good-connectivity.

By Road

Darjeeling is well-connected to other areas with the help of roads. These roads make it easy to travel to nearby cities such as Siliguri, Kurseong and Kalimpong. On your way to any of these cities, you can enjoy the serene beauty of the mountains and the trees around that would swallow you up. However, there are also regular bus services from to Darjeeling which could be approx. 70 kilometers which are economical. One can even find buses to Darjeeling from Gangtok.

By Rail

The nearest railway station in Darjeeling and Gangtok is the New Jalpaiguri railway station which connects major Indian cities such as Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Bhubaneshwar, and Cochin.

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