Arrival at (IXB) Bagdogra / (PYG) Pakyong Airport / (NJP) New Jalpaiguri Railway station,
Our representative will escort you for the forwarding journey. Revel in the warm welcome you receive from the hotel staff, complete your check-in procedure and take some rest in your room.
Spend the first day of your Gangtok vacation leisurely. Check out your refreshing surroundings, munch away steaming momos, take a stroll on the hilly roads or simply relax and breathe in the cool mountain breeze.
End the first day of your Gangtok tour with a peaceful overnight stay at your hotel.
Distance from Bagdogra to Gangtok: - 125 km (approx.)
Travel Time: 4-5 hours (approx)
Visit the borders between India and China There is no dearth of tourist attractions in Gangtok with places to visit like Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Mandir. After having a lip-smacking breakfast today, get ready to range over these two iconic tourist attractions in Gangtok. Tsomgo Lake is situated at a height of 12,400 feet featuring exceptional views and plaid waters. However, Baba Mandir is a temple dedicated to Major Baba Harbhajan Singh who sacrificed his life for the nation.
You can also visit the strategic pass- Nathula Pass, offshoot the Old Silk Road. However, the permit is subject to availability. After an exciting day, return back to the hotel and cuddle away the night with the love of your life.
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Optional Nathula (14140 Ft / 4310 Mts / 20 Km in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) is an Indo China border, controlled by the Indian Army & is situated approx 20 Kms ahead of Tshangu Lake at an height of 14140 Ft / 4310. The journey to Nathula & Baba Mandir is same up to 16 Kms. At this point, the right arm of the “V†which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir & left arm of the “V†which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula.
One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date & it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday & Tuesday for tourist. Organising the permit at the last moment is not possible & a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit. To process the permit we would require 04 Passport Size Photograph & photo proof identity card such as Voter Id / Passport / Driving License. Pan card is not accepted as identity proof by authorities. There is no refund, in case the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism & due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc) one is not able to visit.
Distance from Gangtok to Tshangu Lake :40 km(approx.)
Travel Time: 1 Hour 31 min (approx.)