Arrive at the Bagdogra airport/new Jalpaiguri railway station and meet our respresentative to drive Gangtok.
At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then. The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight.
Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for full day sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Banjhakri Waterfalls, Flower Show, Handicraft, Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten, Ropeway (On Direct payment) and Bakthang Falls.
Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast half-day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), which is only 32 kms from Gangtok City, the oval shaped lake is almost about 1Km long, and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people, After that visit 18 kms from the lake Baba Mandir, (temple of disappeared army personal) and back to Gangtok. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity. Overnight at hotel. (Optional tour is, Nathula the Indo-Chaina border is 20 kms. from Tsomgo lake (subject to availability of special permit for Indian tourist only on additional payment at Gangtok for separate permit) - Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Overnight at Gangtok hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.