Highland Harmony: Songs of Sikkim & Darjeeling
Highland Harmony: Songs of Sikkim & Darjeeling
5 Nights - 6 Days
Sikkim
Tour Overview
Step into a world where snow-capped peaks kiss the skies, tea gardens stretch like green oceans, and prayer flags flutter with the rhythm of the wind. "Highland Harmony: Songs of Sikkim & Darjeeling" is more than a journey—it's a soulful blend of Himalayan serenity, vibrant culture, and natural splendor.
From the panoramic Kanchenjunga views of Pelling and the spiritual calm of Gangtok’s monasteries to the colonial charm and lush slopes of Darjeeling, this thoughtfully curated package offers a symphony of sights, sounds, and stories.
Whether you're sipping fresh tea at a hilltop plantation, exploring sacred shrines, or watching the sunrise from Tiger Hill, each moment resonates like a note in the highland melody.
Tour Plan
Day 1 IXB Airport – Gangtok (120 kms / 5 hrs)
- Welcome to Bagdogra Airport.
- Representative assistance and pick-up.
- Drive to Gangtok, passing through Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Follow the course of River Teesta.
- Check-in at the hotel in Gangtok.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 2 Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir
- Breakfast, then start the excursion to Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir.
- Optional cable car ride recommended.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
- Optional Nathula Pass at an extra cost of Rs. 6000 per vehicle (subject to availability, closed on Monday. Must be booked in advance)
Day 3 Gangtok – Pelling (150 kms / 5 hrs) via Chardham
- After breakfast, start for Pelling (6,300 ft.).
- Enroute visit Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi
Day 4 Pelling Half Day Sightseeing tour – Darjeeling transfer (80 kms / 4 hrs)
- After breakfast, visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Sidkeong Tulku Bird Park, Rabdentse Ruins and Skywalk.
- Transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.) via Singla check post.
Day 5 Darjeeling Sightseeing
- Early morning drive to Tiger Hill for sunrise.
- Visit Batasia Loop on the way back.
- After breakfast, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden and the Peace Pagoda.
- Evening free for shopping or leisure.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 6 Darjeeling – IXB Airport (75 kms / 3 hrs)
- Breakfast, check-out from the hotel on time.
- Transfer to IXB Airport for onward journey.
Tour Inclusions
- Hotel stays as per the chosen category.
- Transfers & sightseeing as specified in the itinerary. Transportation is on a point-to-point basis, and the vehicle is not on disposal. AC will be switched off in the hills.
- Daily breakfast & dinner.
- Necessary permits for restricted areas, where applicable.
- Representative assistance and support throughout the trip.
- Valid for Indian Nationals only.
Note:
- One piece luggage per person will be accepted.
- For North Sikkim, limited luggage is allowed. Take one or two piece only and keep the rest at the Gangtok hotel.
Tour Exclusions
- Expenses for personal items such as laundry, telephone usage, tips, gratuity, and purchases of mineral, soft, or hard drinks.
- Any sightseeing activities or vehicle usage beyond the specified itinerary.
- Costs associated with camera usage, hiring guides or tour escorts, and entrance fees to attractions.
- Expenses incurred due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockages, political disturbances, etc.
- Room Heater (included in 4* & 5* hotels)
- Insurance coverage.
- Parking Fee.
- GST 5%
- Any services, activities, or items not explicitly mentioned in the package inclusions.