Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations: Kalimpong (2N), Gangtok (3N), Pelling (2N) & Lachen & Lachung (2N)
DAY 01ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - KALIMPONGOn arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be met by our local representative at who will assist you to board your vehicle to Kalimpong (3937 Ft / 1200 Mts, 75 Kms / 03 Hrs). Check in and over night at kalimpong Hotel.
DAY 02 Kalimpong Sightseeing Early morning breakfast and proceed to sightseeing in kalimpong – Kalimpong is quieter destination - Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet, it is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views - few famous places in Kalimpong -- Mangal Dham, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa, five kilometers south of the town centre at the end of the ridge at Durpin Dara Hill and was consecrated by the Dalai Lama. Also visit to local Nurseries, Army golf course and Dr. Grahams Home. Overnight stay at Kalimpong
DAY 03 Kalimpong - GangtokA destination with monastery, snow, lake & the gamous Market known as MG Marg - In the evening one is free to stroll around M G Marg / gangtok famous Local Market - Over night stay at Gangtok.
DAY 04Gangtok Local Sightseeing Gangtok local Sight Seeing will be as Full day or Half day, if it will bein full days then 7 points inlcuded which are Ban Jhagri Falls - Shanti View Point – Ban Jhagri Falls - Institute of Tibetology - Ganesh Tok - Cottage Industry - Flower Show – White hall - Tashi View Point – Another view point is Rumtek Monastery - it will take extra some time or a day long. - I will suggest to take your lunch in MG Marg, many many good restuarat over theier and it will make you aamazing experience also. Overnight stay at Gangtok .
DAY 05 Gangtok - T-changu - Baba Mandir - Nathula (optional)
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 Gamgtok to 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 - 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 Lachung - 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 at 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 Peeling
After breakfast at hotel – 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 - Temi Tea Garden
After breakfast drive to Temi Tea garden. A place that is most beautifully located in between tea garden of Sikkim. The journey through the winding road via Dentham is even more attractive. A 9 km trek from Dentham through the Tendon sanctuary goes to a dormant volcano, an unforgettable place to view Kanchenjunga and Singalila range in the west and vast plane lands in the south. Even Pelling in West Sikkim and Siliguri town is visible from the viewpoint of Tendong.Night stay at Temi Tea Garden.
DAY 12 Temi Tea Garden - NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, we are requested to the Guest not to hurry .