Trip facts
Introduction
Sikkim and Darjeeling blessed with the beauty of nature, picturesque landscape and snow capped peaks make one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in North India.
The magnificent view of lush green landscape spread as far as the eye can see against the backdrop of bright snow capped peaks, unending tea gardens, alluring hills, clear blue lakes and the meandering river along with mist and fog playing hide and seek make Sikkim and Darjeeling the perfect destination for honeymoon couple.
Our honeymoon packages for Sikkim and Darjeeling are carefully designed to give you the experience of a lifetime. Have a great time with your beloved amid lovely environment of Sikkim and Darjeeling.
Itinerary
Option 1(Darjeeling 2 N/Kalimpong 1 N/Gangtok 2N).
Day 1. Arrival at Bagdogra-Darjeeling.
Upon arrival at the airport meet our vehicle and driver and transfer to Darjeeling. Evening is free to stroll around the Chourstha Mall road and explore the local market. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 2. In Darjeeling
Early morning drive to Tiger hill for sunrise view over the peaks of Kanchanjunga range. On the return journey visit the old monastery at Ghoom. After breakfast full day sightseeing in Darjeeling, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute/Zoo & Museum(closed Thursday), Tibetan Self Help Centre(Closed Sunday) and on the way back visit the Botanical garden and a Tea Estate. In the afternoon visit to the Japanese peace Pagoda, Dali monastery and the Batasia loop.
Overnight in Darjeeling.
Optional: DHR(toy train) ride to Ghoom and visit the railway museum(extra charge).
Day 3. Darjeeling– Kalimpong.
After a leisurely breakfast drive to Kalimpong(2.5hrs) via Takdah forest and Peshok tea Garden, enjoy the scenic ride through the winding roads through tea gardens. Kalimpong is another hill station with lovely orchids, Gladiolus, rarest cacti and nurseries with spectacular views of the Mount Kanchendzonga and its range. After lunch half day sightseeing tour through scenic road to Delo hill, the highest point in Kalimpong, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nursery etc as per your interest. Overnight in Kalimpong.
Day 4. Kalimpong-Gangtok(75kms/3hrs)
Drive down the hill and cross over to Sikkim at Rangpo and climb uphill to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Sikkim the land of monasteries, rituals and festivals. On arrival check into your hotel and rest of the afternoon relax and rest in your hotel. Evening is free to stroll around the MG road and explore the market area. Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 5. Excursion to Tsomgo Lake/New Baba Mandir.
Drive across the Kyognosla Alpine Sanctuay to Tsomgo lake(3753m). This lake is generally covered in snow for most of the year and is a habitat for the red pandas and numerous rare species of migratory birds. Walk around the lake, take a yak ride, enjoy the surrounding and the snowy peaks and visit the nearby Baba Mandir. After the visit return back to Gangtok for overnight. Overnight in Gangtok.
Optional : Nathula pass(Indo-China border) visit can be arranged depends on availability of permit (with extra cost).
Day 6. Departure.
Transfer to the airport for your departure with everlasting memories.
Option 2(Gangtok 2N/Pelling 1N/Darjeeling 2N)
Day 1 : Bagdogra-Gangtok.
Upon arrival at the airport, meet our driver/representative and drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim land of monastery, adventure, mystic rituals & festivals. Check into your hotel and evening is free to stroll around the MG Marg, vehicle and smoke free boulevard. Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 2. Excursion to Tsomgo Lake/Baba Mandir.
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kms and 2 hours drive -Tsomgo Lake, situated at an elevation of 3753 m is generally covered in snow for most of the year the year –home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds. Walk around the lake, take a yak ride, enjoy the surrounding and the snowy peaks and also visit the nearby Baba Mandir. After the visit return back to Gangtok. Overnight in Gangtok.
Optional : Nathula pass(Indo-China border) visit can be arranged depends on availability of permit (with extra cost).
Day 3. Gangtok-Pelling.
Drive to Pelling, enroute stop at Ravangla and visit the Buddha Park. On arrival check into the hotel and take a short break and later hike to the famous Pemayangtse Monastery, followed by a visit to the ruins of Rabdentse, the second capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Sikkim. Rest of the evening is free. Overnight in Pelling.
Day 4. Pelling-Darjeeling.
Early morning, treat yourself to the beautiful view of mountains. In the first half of the day, you will be visiting Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. Post lunch drive to Darjeeling, also known as the called ‘Queen of Hills’ . Perched on a ridge this beautiful town overlooks the magnificent Kanchenjunga range. Evening is free to stroll around the Chouratha Mall road. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 5. In Darjeeling.
Early morning(before dawn) drive through through forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On the way back visit the old Ghoom Monastery. After breakfast full day sightseeing that includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), a Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed). Afternoon visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda, Dali monastery and the Batasia loop. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Optional: DHR(toy train) ride to Ghoom and visit the railway museum(with extra cost).
Day 6. Departure.
Transfer to the airport for your departure with everlasting memories.
Option 3(Gangtok 3N/Lachung 1N/Darjeeling 2N)
Day 1 : Bagdogra-Gangtok.
Upon arrival at the airport, meet our driver/representative and drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Check into your hotel and evening is free to stroll around the MG Marg, vehicle and smoke free boulevard. Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 2. Excursion to Tsomgo Lake/Baba Mandir
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kms and 2 hours drive -Tsomgo Lake, situated at an elevation of 3753 m is generally covered in snow for most of the year the year –home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds. Walk around the lake, take a yak ride, enjoy the surrounding and the snowy peaks and also visit the nearby Baba Mandir. After the visit return back to Gangtok. Overnight in Gangtok.
Optional: Nathula pass visit depending on the availability of permit with extra cost.
Day 3: Gangtok-Lachung.
After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Lachung(10am)via Chungthang(125kms/5-6hrs). The drive goes through picturesque landscapes with views of snow peaked mountains across several waterfalls like the Seven sister waterfalls, Naga Waterfalls and the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang. On reaching Lachung, spend your time exploring the beautiful village surrounded by the hills and mountains. Overnight in Lachung.
Day 4. Lachung-Yumthang-Gangtok
Proceed to Yumthang valley also known as “the valley of flowers”(25kms/2hrs). In spring the valley is carpeted with wild alpine flowers and multicolored rhododendrons and in winter the valley is covered with snow and the snow clad peaks add ethereal beauty. Yumthang is also known for its hot springs which has healing medicinal properties, on the way back enjoy a soothing bath at the hot springs and return back to the hotel for lunch. After lunch continue our journey back to Gangtok. Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 5. Gangtok-Darjeeling(98kms/4hrs)
Early morning drive to visit the Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok for spectacular mountain view, on the way back visit the Enchey monastery. After breakfast visit the Handicraft centre(closed Sunday), Namgyal Institute of Tibetology(closed Sunday) and the Dodrodul chorten. Afternoon drive to Darjeeling. On arrival check into your hotel and later take a stroll around the Chourastha mall road and visit the local market. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 6. In Darjeeling.
Early morning before dawn drive to Tiger hill to view the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga range(weather permitting), on the way back visit the old Ghoom monastery. After breakfast full day sightseeing, HMI & Z00(closed Thursday), visit Tibetan Refugee Centre, Tenzing rock, Botanical garden and a Tea estate. Afternoon visit the Japanese Temple and the Dali Gompa monastery. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Optional : DHR(toy train) ride until Ghoom(with extra cost).
Day 7. Departure.
Transfer to the airport for your departure with everlasting memories.
Cost depends on choice of itinerary, hotel and meal plan.