Kalimpong - Gangtok- Darjeeling - Mirik

8 Days

Kalimpong - Gangtok- Darjeeling - Mirik

Overview

North-East India is profusely carpeted with lush greenery and is renowned for a vibrant culture. Through this trip, the traveler gets a chance to take a step closer to nature’s purest form, by visiting some of the gems of North-East India, like Darjeeling, Gangtok and Kalimpong. The tour spans for eight days, during which you’ll enjoy boat-rides, horse-rides, shopping, visit to some of the best viewpoints, zoo-visits and other places that make your time worth reminiscing. You will also visit the emerald glacial lake, Tsomgo. This is indeed one of the most-talked-about lakes, perched at an elevation of 3780 meters above sea level. 

Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.

Trip Highlights

  • Visit the popular monastery of Kalimpong, Durpin Monastery
  • Spend some time around Tsomgo Lake near Gangtok
  • Experience an unforgettable sunset view from Tiger Hill in Darjeeling
  • Know more about Tibetan art and craft in Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center in Darjeeling
  • Ride a boat and/or a horse in/near Sumendu Lake of Mirik
  • Shop for foreign goods in Pashupati Market

Itinerary Details

Have your breakfast and prepare for Kalimpong sightseeing, which includes Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Forest Museum (closed on Thursdays), Durpin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nursery and Dr. Graham Homes. In the evening you are free to take a leisure walk in nurseries of shop in local markets. Durpin Monastery or Zand Dog Palri Monastery is an important religious center of the area. It was built in 1972 by Honable Dudjum Rinponche. In Pine View Nursery, vast and rare collection of cactus plants is to be seen. Hanuman Mandir and Mangaldham are revered Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Lord Krishna, respectively. Lord Hanuman features a 30-ft-high statue of Lord Hanuman, the largest one in North-East India. Overnight stay in hotel.