Tour Overview
Embark on a classic Eastern Himalayan holiday connecting the vibrant capital of Sikkim with the timeless colonial charm of Darjeeling. This 6-day private tour takes you up to the high-altitude glacial waters of Tsomgo Lake, through Gangtok’s rich Buddhist heritage sites, and across scenic mountain passes to the colossal Buddha Park at Ravangla. Conclude your journey in Darjeeling, watching dawn break over Mt. Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill and strolling through rolling, mist-draped tea gardens. Perfect for families, couples, and small groups looking for a balanced, scenic mountain getaway.

🏔️ Tour Highlights:

🏞️ Tsomgo (Changu) Lake & Baba Mandir – Glacial alpine lake perched at 12,400 ft with dramatic peak reflections (optional Nathu La Pass)
🌿 Banjhakri Falls & Energy Park – Forest waterfall set within beautifully landscaped cultural gardens
🧘 Buddha Park, Ravangla – Majestic 130-foot Shakyamuni Buddha statue set against panoramic mountain backdrops
🌅 Tiger Hill Sunrise – Early morning viewpoint offering the iconic golden dawn over Mt. Kanchenjunga
🚂 Batasia Loop & Ghoom Monastery – Famous Toy Train engineering curve, War Memorial, and historic Tibetan shrine
☕ Darjeeling Tea Gardens & HMI Zoo – Sprawling tea estates paired with the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

✨ Why Choose This Package:

- Covers the best attractions of both Sikkim and North Bengal in a seamless 6-day flow
- Includes the scenic Ravangla detour to visit Buddha Park without backtracking
- Dedicated private vehicle for comfortable transfers across mountain routes
- Full assistance with permits for high-altitude protected border zones
- Balanced mix of sacred sights, colonial tea heritage, and scenic drives

📅 Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival at IXB/NJP to Gangtok – Pick-up from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP); picturesque drive along the Teesta River to Gangtok; evening free to relax along MG Marg.

Day 2: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir – Morning mountain drive to the sacred glacial Tsomgo (Changu) Lake (12,400 ft) and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (optional Nathu La Pass visit, subject to permits and weather); return to Gangtok for overnight stay.

Day 3: Gangtok Full-Day Local Sightseeing – Visit Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Banjhakri Waterfalls, Tashi Viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, and the Gangtok Ropeway.

Day 4: Gangtok to Darjeeling via Ravangla – Morning drive across South Sikkim; stop at Buddha Park in Ravangla to view the towering statue and mountain vistas; continue downhill and up through tea slopes into Darjeeling; evening free at Chowrasta (The Mall).

Day 5: Darjeeling Local Sightseeing – Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill for sunrise over Kanchenjunga, visiting Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery en route; post-breakfast, tour the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), P.N. Himalayan Zoo, Tibetan Self-Help Centre, and lush tea gardens.

Day 6: Darjeeling to IXB/NJP Drop – Check out after breakfast and take a relaxed drive through scenic views and the foothills back to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station for your onwards journey.
Experience Highlights
Tsomgu lake
Batisia loop
Buddha park
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