Itinerary (Darjeeling –  Gangtok  Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathu la pass  )


Day 01
From  Siliguri to Darjeeling  travel by own Car.  Overnight stay at Darjeeling.


Day 02
Darjeeling Sightseeing.
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Ropeway, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Japanese Temple (4 hrs from 9.00 to 13.00 hrs), Ava Art Gallery, Peace Pagoda, Toy Train, Lloyds Botanical Garden, Kali Temple and Everest Museum.


Day 3
Darjeeling - Gangtok (100 kms / 4 hrs)
After breakfast proceeds to picturesque drive to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On arrival Check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.


Day 4
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir  (Full Day)
Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the Red Panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year. This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all.


Day 5

After breakfast Check-out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to Siliguri Via Darjeeling  for your onward journey.

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