Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations: Darjeeling (2N) Gangtok (3N), Pelling (2N) & Darjeeling (2N)
DAY 01ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - DarjeelingArrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) & Proceed to Darjeeling - Darjeeling Situated at an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land were greeted by a stunning view of darjeeling and the repturous beauty of the kanchanjungha range, peeping out from between the jungle of oak, pine and orchids. Reach Darjeeling and check into the hotel - In the evening one is free to stroll around the famous Darjeeling Mall and Darjeeling local market - Over night stay at Darjeeling
DAY 02 Darjeeling Local Sightseeing it's a famous 3 point at about 4:00 AM drive to Tiger Hills, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast and next - Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Lebong Race course, Ropeway, Gorkha Stadium, Gorkha handicraft, Tibetans Refugee center, Tea garden - lunch at hotel or on the way - Japanese Peace Pagoda, Natural History Museum, Ava Art Gallery, Lal Kothi, rock garden and Ganga Maya as per the days program – Sightseeing places are dynamically set depending upon the road condition and time factors – it is not possible to visit all the places but the important ones are covered for the satisfaction of guest – - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 03 Darjeeling - Gangtok A perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure - Land of monastery, mystic rituals / festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 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 / Local Market - Over night stay at Gangtok
DAY 04Gangtok Local Sight seeingGangtok local Sight Seeing will be as per the schedule of the guide – 7 to 8 points includes the following - Rumtek Monastery or Ranka Monastery one of the oldest and most beautiful monastery of India with Ban Jhagri Falls - Shanti View Point – Ban Jhagri Falls - Institute of Tibetology - Ganesh Tok - Cottage Industry - Flower Show – White hall - Tashi View Point – One can visit Rumtek Monastery with supplement cost ) - The visit to all these places are done with leisure and we advise our guest to follow - Evening one is free to stroll around - Over night stay at Gangtok
DAY 05 Gangtok - Tchangu & Baba Mandir, Nathula This is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 2 hours - Visit to Tsomgo, Lake and Baba Mandir the perimit is issue one day before. The Pleasent weather with cool water in lake and the mesmerizing view of surrounded - Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen – And if you are Lucky then another place - Nathula is possible in this day tour - Nathula pass is depend on permit, in road condition & weather - visitor need valid documnets (voter Card/ Addhar card/ passport/ Driving licence/ Student ID card) and Passport size photo for permit. Back to hotel - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Over night stay at Gangtok
DAY 06 Gangtok - Lachen
Pick-up from Hotel at about 10 a.m. and proceed to Lachen. This entire distance is generally covered in about 06 - 07 hours. On the way stop for sightseeing spots like Tashi View Point, Kabi Lungtsok, Naga Waterfall. Lunch will be served at Namok. The whole journey is about 6-7 hours’ drive. By evening reach Lachen and your trip for the first day ends.
Lachen is a remote village in North Sikkim and the winter home for Tibetan nomadic tribes against the backdrop of towering snow peaks, alpine flower valleys, and vast plateau. This is the base for exploring the high altitude Gurudongmar Lake and trekking to Green Lake (Depending upon prior permission).Check in at a hotel/Lodge. Overnight stay will be at Lachen.
DAY 07 Lachen - Gududongmar - Lachung
Have early breakfast (At times Packed breakfast) and leave for remote high altitude Gurudongmar Lake. Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft). After visit start your journey to Lachung, reach Lachung by late afternoon.
DAY 08 Yumthamg Valley - Gangtok
After breakfast leave for Yumthang (11,800 ft.), the “Valley of flowers”.
Yumthang is a lush green valley surrounded by snow peaks on all sides where the tree line ends. You will be travelling across the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary which has more than 120 species of Rhododendron trees and is also the home to the endemic Rhododendron Niveum, the State Tree of Sikkim. After lunch leave for Gangtok. On the way, stop in between at Singhik and Mangan and if the weather is clear you may get to see the Khangchendzonga Range. Mangan offers a majestic view of Mt. Pandim, Mt. Kabru, Mt. Simvo, Mt. Jopuno, Mt. Khangchendzonga and Mt. Siniolchu. Transfer to Gnagtok.
DAY 09 Gangtok - Pelling
Pelling is an altitude of 6800 feet / 2072 meters – On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc - Proximate locations to Pelling are Yuksom, Rinchenpong, Dzongri and Hee Burmiok - Evening one is free to stroll around this small settlement - It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and wildlife - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or shopping - Over Night stay at Pelling
DAY 10 Pelling Sightseeing
Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing of Pelling and its surroundings - The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring - Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, 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, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling.
DAY 11 Pelling - SiliguriEarly morning breakfast – Drive to SIliguri - enjoy the senic beauty and reached Siliguri. After lunch vuisit Iskon temple, the famous Hong Kong Market overnight stay at Siliguri
DAY 12 Siliguri - NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, we are requested to the Guest not to hurry .