Darjeeling Kalimpong Gangtok Pelling
Places Covered : Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang, Durbin Dara Hills, Rumtek Monastery OR Jhakri Water Falls, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Flower Show, Tshangu Lake, Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake, Yuksom, Tiger Hills, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center, Tea Estate OR visit to Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
DAY 01ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - DARJEELINGTravel to Darjeeling, New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport/Siliguri to Darjeeling, 90kms in 3 Hrs. – We receive you on your arrival and drive to Darjeeling (Alt 6825Ft / 2050M). Check in at Hotel. Free Evening Overnight at Darjeeling On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Kalimpong (3937 Ft / 1200 Mts, 75 Kms / 03 Hrs). Over night at Hotel.
DAY 02KALIMPONGProceed to Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03KALIMPONG - GANGTOKAfter breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 85 Kms / 03 Hrs). Check in overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04GANGTOKGo for a half day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery OR Jhakri Water Falls along with Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday), Flower Show. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 05GANGTOKAfter breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake - situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 06GANGTOK - PELLINGTransfer to Pelling (6100 Ft / 1860 Mts, 116 Kms / 05 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel
DAY 07PELLINGAfter breakfast we drive to Yuksom (5840 Ft / 1780 Mts, 35 Kms / 02 Hrs) on way visit Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished 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 & Kanchanjunga Water fall. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening Back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel
DAY 08PELLING - DARJEELINGTransfer to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 125 Kms / 05 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 09DARJEELINGEarly morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate OR visit to Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 10DARJEELINGAfter breakfast transfer to Mirik (5800 Ft / 1768 Mts / 50 Kms / 02 Hrs one way). Full day excursion of Pashupati Nagar (Indo-Nepal border) for shopping & Mirik Lake (Horse riding & Boat is available around the lake on direct payment basis). Evening back to Darjeeling and Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 11LEAVE DARJEELING - NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORTTransfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (100 Kms / 03 Hrs) for onwards connection.