Day 1: Arrival in Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri (NJP)
- Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP).
- Drive to Darjeeling (approximately 3-4 hours).
- Check in to your chosen accommodation in Darjeeling.
- Evening at leisure to explore the Mall Road and enjoy local cuisine.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing
- Early morning visit to Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga mountain range.
- Stop at Batasia Loop and the War Memorial on your way back.
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and the Tenzing Rock.
- Explore the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 3: Tea Plantation and Toy Train
- Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about tea production (e.g., Happy Valley Tea Estate or Glenburn Tea Estate).
- Enjoy a scenic ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) to Ghoom.
- Visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda for panoramic views.
- Explore the Dhirdham Temple and Bhutia Busty Monastery.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 4: Transfer to Gangtok
- Check out from your Darjeeling accommodation.
- Drive to Gangtok (approximately 4-5 hours).
- Check in to your chosen accommodation in Gangtok.
- Evening at leisure to explore the local markets.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 5: Gangtok Sightseeing
- Visit the Tashi Viewpoint to enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas.
- Explore the Enchey Monastery and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
- Visit the Flower Exhibition Centre and Hanuman Tok.
- Explore the MG Marg for shopping and dining.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 6: Tsomgo Lake and Departure
- Early morning drive to Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (subject to availability and permits).
- Enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and surrounding landscapes.
- Return to Gangtok.
- Check out from your Gangtok accommodation.
- Drive back to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station for your onward journey.
