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 and 5 hours’ drive. Chungthang is 96 kilometers 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. Check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen. | Lachen. |
4 | Day 04: Lachen to Lachung (Excursion Gurudongmar Lake)
Early morning breakfast. Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 km and 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. Check-in to the hotel at Lachung. Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery. Overnight stay at Hotel 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. Return to
resort at Lachung for Lunch. Transfer to Gangtok. Reach Gangtok in the evening. Check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at
Gangtok. | Gangtok. |
6 | Day 06: Gangtok Half Local Sightseeing - Pelling
Morning breakfast at hotel. Drive for visit to Enchey Monastery, Barthang waterfalls, Nam Nang view point, Ropeway,
Flower Show, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology & Do Drul Chorten (Stupa).etc.
Early morning City tour of Gangtok. Return back to the hotel. Transfer to Pelling. 120 km & 4 Hours’ drive. Pelling is at an
altitude of 6800 feet / 2072 meters. On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snowcapped
mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kanchenjunga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc. Overnight stay at
Pelling. | Pelling. |
7 | Day 07: Pelling Sightseeing
Morning breakfast. Places of visit are Rimbi waterfalls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist
lake and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true. Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water
surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga
water Falls, New Helipad, Rabdense Ruins & Kanchenjunga View tower etc. Return back to hotel. Evening free to roam
around the helipad or Shopping center. Overnight stay at Pelling. | Pelling. |
8 | Day 08: Pelling 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. |
9 | Day 09: 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. |
10 | Day 10: Darjeeling to Kalimpong
Morning breakfast. Transfer to Kalimpong. Nearly 70 Km and 2 hours’ drive. Kalimpong situated on the foothills of the
Himalayas is a green destination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet. It is a historical destination with bustling
market, colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range. Check-in to hotel. Drive for sightseeing tour
through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin
Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only). Return back to Kalimpong Hotel. Evening free to roam
around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area. Overnight stay at Kalimpong. | Kalimpong. |
11 | Day 11: Kalimpong – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (65 Kms / 2 hrs.)
After breakfast Check-out from hotel in time and take the departure transfers to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your
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