Day | Iternary | Night Hold |
1 | Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Gangtok (120 Kms / 5 hrs.)
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Gangtok. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at
leisure. Night stay at Hotel in Gangtok. | Gangtok. |
2 | Day 02: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 Kms one way
from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok. | Gangtok. |
3 | Day 03: Gangtok to Lachen
Early morning breakfast. Drive 135 km & 5 hours’ drive. Chungthang is 96 km from Gangtok. Lunch at Chungthang.
Lachen is 35 kilometers from Chungthang. Reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening. The snowcapped peaks, the
Shingbha wildlife sanctuary, Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Thangu are the major attraction. It’s a valley surrounded
by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek. In fact the village cradled
between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards. A hamlet with very few people. It almost like this town is hidden from
the outside. Like a Shangri La. Check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen. | Lachen. |
4 | Day 04: Lachen to Lachung (Via Gurudongmar Lake)
Early morning breakfast. Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 km & 3 hours’ drive. Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest
lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m). It lies in the district of North Sikkim in the state of Sikkim in
India, only some 5 km south of Chinese border. Generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is
known as the Holy / Sacred Lake. Next drive through the cold desert till Tibet / China back to Resort for Lunch. After lunch
drive to Lachung. The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu are the other
places of interest. Back to hotel for lunch. After lunch proceed to Lachung. Nearly 50 km and 2.5 hours’ drive. Check-in to
hotel at Lachung. Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery. Overnight stay at Lachung. | Lachung. |
5 | Day 05: Lachung to Gangtok (Via Yumthang)
After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet. On the way you may visit the
famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases. Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung
Chu surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends. In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primulae,
Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn. During
winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the ethereal beauty. (Optional
visit to Zero Point at extra charge) Return to Hotel at Lachung for Lunch. Reach Gangtok in the evening. Overnight stay at
Gangtok. | Gangtok. |
6 | Day 06: Gangtok to Darjeeling
Morning breakfast. Transfer to Darjeeling. Nearly 110 km & 4 hours’ drive. At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies
the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills.
It is also home to the famous World Heritage train. Check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Darjeeling. | Darjeeling. |
7 | Day 07: Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill
to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace
memorial & Batasia Loop. Return back to the hotel. After breakfast half day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological
Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self
Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed) etc. Return back to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Darjeeling. | Darjeeling. |
8 | Day 08: Darjeeling to Kalimpong
After Morning Breakfast, Check out from Hotel and drive from Darjeeling to Kalimpong. 55 km & 2 hours’. Arrival and
Check in at Hotel. Visit Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Science City, Durpin Monastery, Mangal Dham, & Pine View
Nurseries (Cactus Only). Return Back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Kalimpong. | Kalimpong. |
9 | Day 09: Kalimpong – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (65 Kms / 3 hrs.)
After breakfast Check-out from hotel in time and take the departure transfers to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your
onward journey. | BACK TO HOME |