Dooars & Gangtok 04 Nights & 05 Days

Day- 01

On arrival transfer to Gajoldoba - On late arrival to Siliguri, our representative will receive guests and assist them to get transferred to Gajoldoba - It is approximately 22 kilometers and nearly 01 - 01½  hours - Gajoldoba is a small village in Oodlabari in Jalpaiguri district of Dooars region - It is in the Himalayan foothills, between the Mahananda River to the west and Teesta River to the east - It is a reservoir formed by the Teesta Barrage  - The dam & its huge water body attracts different types of migratory birds during winters - The reservoir is surrounded by dense forests of Baikunthapur, invites a large collection of waterbirds from Ladakh and Central Asia - Guests can spend some leisurely hours on the spur with a binocular - Gajoldoba is the paradise for all bird watchers and is a weekend destination for people nearby - Explore Gajoldoba a place hidden from all the pollution of city with the mesmerizing view of the snow-clad mountain - Best time to relish the beauty of Gajoldoba is during winter & during monsoon - Wild animals of Baikunthapur forest are easy to spot during the soothing weather - Evening free to spend the time relaxing - Overnight stay at Gajoldoba 

Day- 02

Transfer to Gorumara National Park & Sightseeing - Early morning guests can stroll around the area and enjoy the beautiful destination - Early morning breakfast or breakfast on the way - It is approximately 45 kilometres and nearly 02 - 02½ hours -  Gajoldoba - Kranti & Maynaguri is the shortest route and through a few villages  - Lunch on the way or one can have lunch after reaching the resort / Hotel - Dooars - It is rich tropical forests, innumerable hill streams cutting across the green carpet, undulating plains makes this a tourist hotspot - It ensures a pleasant climate round the year - Gorumara National Park, Chapramari Wild Life Sanctuary, Jhalong, Bindu, Samsing, Suntalekhola are tourist spots nearby - post Lunch guest can enjoy the Jeep Safari or a short trip to Samsing & Suntaleykhola or Jhalong & Bindu if time permits - Evening free - Guest are advised not to stroll away from the crowd towards the forest - Back to resort - (Cultural Show can be arranged at a Supplement cost) - Overnight Stay at Lataguri / Gorumara National Park / Murti - Evening free - Night halt at Resort / Hotel in Gorumara National Park or Lataguri or Murty

Day- 03

Gorumara National Park Activity and transfer to Gangtok - At around 05 AM one can start for Forest Safari after booking the ticket from forest office with a proper ID card - After the safari one has to come back to Hotel, Resort or homestay for Breakfast - Next transfer to Gangtok - The drive is approximately 145 Kilometres and is nearly  05½ - 06 hours drive along the River Teesta and National Highway 10 - Gangtok is a clean bustling, friendly hill station, and the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim - It is a perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure - It is a land of monastery, mystic rituals, and colourful festivals - It is popular Buddhist pilgrimage site after the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840 - Situated at an elevation of 1,437 meters i.e. 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies - In the evening one is free to stroll around M.G.Marg or the local Market - One can also visit the local pub or Casinos - Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day- 04

Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake [Nathu La  is Optional] - Early morning breakfast - After the arrival of permits the vehicle will report at hotel or Taxi Stand - After breakfast excursion start - This is nearly 52 kilometers drive and takes nearly 02 hours - Visit Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty - Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lakes of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen - Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way - The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Overnight stay at Gangtok

[Note: Nathu La Pass visit is an option and depends heavily on the permit issued -  Papers are collected the previous night [EPIC i.e. Voters ID & Passport] - Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get canceled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 - INR 4000  has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing] Foreign Nationals are not allowed to Nathula or Baba Mandir but with a guide, they are allowed only toll Tsomgo Lake]

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Gangtok Local Sightseeing - Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok - After 1975 Gangtok was made India's 22nd state of India - Sightseeing will be for full or half-day as per guests requirement to make it easy and comfortable - It is not possible to cover all the spot in a single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance traveled - Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Closed on Sunday and 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month), Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Dro-Dul Chorten, Gonjang Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours) - Back to Hotel - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center Or Casino - Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day- 05

Departure transfer to Siliguri - Early morning one can walk down the area and report back to Hotel / Homestay - Next enjoy the breakfast - Next as per the departure time guests will be having the transfer from Gangtok - If time permits one can have some sightseeing [Optional] -  The drive is along the River Teesta i.e. National Highway 10 - It is approximately 125 kilometers and is 04 - 04½ hours drive to Siliguri whereas Pakyong Airport is 35 kilometers from Gangtok - One can stop at Rangpo or Teesta Bazaar for refreshment - Next one can stop at Coronation Bridge - One stop for refreshment at either Sevoke Coronation Bridge or the Sevoke Railway Crossing - Drive & Drop at  Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri / Pakyong Airport (PYG) - Forwarding Journey

Note: Early morning Guests can visit Rumtek Monastery and then start for Siliguri for Drop at  Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri / Pakyong Airport (PYG)