Siliguri Trip Overview
Located at an average height of 6700 ft, Darjeeling is a beautiful hill station that is famous for its scenic Himalayan trenches and sprawling tea estates.
Here you also have the luxury of exploring its breathtaking beauty of the surroundings on the UNESCO acclaimed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which is famous as the toy train.
Gangtok is another beautiful destination. Both the Enchey and Rumtek are amongst the most significant of the monasteries located in Gangtok.
The former is located at a distance of around 3 km from Gangtok. The legendary monastery is believed to be constructed 200 years back, and today it marks an important seat of Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. On the contrary, Rumtek monastery is open to every kind of a Buddhist. Little older than Enchey, Rumtek monastery houses relics of the 16th Karmapa.
Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Chorten and Orchid sanctuary are among other attractions as well.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Siliguri, India
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Located at an average height of 6700 ft, Darjeeling is a beautiful hill station that is famous for its scenic Himalayan trenches and sprawling tea estates.
Here you also have the luxury of exploring its breathtaking beauty of the surroundings on the UNESCO acclaimed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which is famous as the toy train.
Gangtok is another beautiful destination. Both the Enchey and Rumtek are amongst the most significant of the monasteries located in Gangtok.
The former is located at a distance of around 3 km from Gangtok. The legendary monastery is believed to be constructed 200 years back, and today it marks an important seat of Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. On the contrary, Rumtek monastery is open to every kind of a Buddhist. Little older than Enchey, Rumtek monastery houses relics of the 16th Karmapa.
Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Chorten and Orchid sanctuary are among other attractions as well.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Day 1: Arrival in Darjeeling.
Travel to Darjeeling from Railway Station/Bagdogra airport.
Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing.
Visit Tiger Hill this morning. Visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. Post breakfast, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Lebong race course, Peace Pagoda, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Tensing-Gumbo rock, ropeway and Parmesan Nadia Himalayan Zoological park,
Day 3: Drive to Gangtok.
Post breakfast, drive to Gangtok. day at rest.
Day 4: Sightseeing in Gangtok.
After breakfast, visit Enchey and Rumtek monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Chorten and Orchid sanctuary.
Day 5: Excursions from Gangtok.
This day exclusive Tsomgo lake and Baba Mandir. Later visit Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms, Chorten and Orchid sanctuary
Day 6: Gangtok Departure
After breakfast you will be transferred to the New Jalpaiguri railway station/Bagdogra airport for your journey back home.
Duration: 6 hours
