Welcome to 'Hills of East' tour! On arrival at the airport in Bagdogra/ railway station in New Jalpaiguri, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Gangtok.
On arrival, check in to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Today, post breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Gangtok visiting places like the Rumtek Monastery, Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park, Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom and Flower Exhibition Centre.
Built by Rangjung Doje the 16th Karampa Lama in 1959 after he fled Tibet, the Rumtek Monastery functioned as his home in exile. The Monastery is located in a very scenic corner of Sikkim. The flowing streams of water, Snow capped mountains, the proximity of the river and the silence of the valley give the monastery a tranquil and peaceful environment.
Located in East Sikkim, Gangtok, are situated the Ban Jhakri Falls which is a magnificent destination for tourist viewing. Ban means forest and Jhakri means healer. The Ban Jhakri was considered a legendary character that walked the land in Nepal. Imagine a pristine, white waterfall descending onto the earth from the height of 40 feet with tremendous force. The waterfall, is surrounded by 2 acres of well maintained, beautifully landscaped gardens.
Do Drul Chorten is Buddhist Stupa situated in Gangtok. Built by the revered Trulshi Rimpoche, who served as the head of the Nyingma order of the Tibetan Buddhism, the chorten, is a Buddhist shrine, typically a saint's tomb or a monument to the Buddha.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology was established in 1958 and has been promoting the study of Tibet and its culture since then. The study includes the religion, history, language, art, culture which overlaps with the culture of Sikkim.
Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom was established as a Technical Institute for Training and Production of traditional arts and crafts with the intention to tap the employment and income generating potential of the Handloom and handicrafts sector. It eventually evolved into a major centre of learning and training in the Traditional Arts and Crafts of the State, not to mention it becoming the single most important place in the Preservation and revival of the languishing ethnic Traditional Arts and crafts of the state.
Sikkim's pride is the Flower Exhibition Centre in east Sikkim. The complex is an astounding collection of rare flowers that are displayed here. The flowers are rare for various seasons. Some of the are rare because they bloom once in a year, some bloom once on five years, some species bloom only once in their lifetime.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city.

Overnight stay in Gangtok.

After breakfast, proceed on an excursion to Tshangu Lake followed by a visit to Baba Mandir.
The Tsangu Lake is close to the Nathu la pass between India and China. The lake is at 12400 feet which is fed mostly by the Himalayan springs, streams and melting summer glaciers. The lake has a very finely developed ecosystem that has allowed flora and fauna to survive in such harsh temperatures. The Lake is generally frozen during the winters and is an amazing sight.
Later, visit the Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple (Baba Mandir) was erected in memory of Baba Harbhajan Singh who was a Sikh soldier in the Indian army stationed at Nathu La pass In Sikkim. Harbhajan Singh's room was left as is, and converted into a shrine for him.
The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Post breakfast, drive to the hills of Pelling. On arrival, check in to your hotel.
The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Overnight stay in Pelling.

This morning, proceed for a half day sightseeing of Pelling covering Pelling Monastery, Rimbi Waterfalls, Hydro Project (outer view)and Khechepadi Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts).
Thereafter, proceed to Darjeeling popularly known as 'Queen of the Hills' and one of the most magnificent hill stations in the world.
On arrival, check in to your hotel.
The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Early morning, proceed to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) .Tiger Hill is synonymous with an amazing view of the sunrise. On the way back, visit Ghoom Monastery locally known as Yogachoeling Gompa and Batasia Loop- a gigantic loop through which the Toy Train makes a 360 degree turn.
After breakfast, proceed on a half-day sightseeing tour of Darjeeling visiting places like the Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday) and Tea Estate (panoramic view).

Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Today, bid farewell to your 'Hills of East' tour as you are transferred to airport in Bagdogra / railway station in New Jalpaiguri for your onward journey.
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