Gangtok, Lachung, Namchi, Pelling, Darjeeling
Places Covered : Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok, Ranka Monastery, Banjakhri Falls, Cottage Industry, Dro-dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre, Tsomgo Lake, Singhik View point, Seven Sister Water Fall, Naga Water Fall, Lachung, Bheema & Twin Water Falls, Temi Tea Garden, Namchi, Pelling, Sang Da Choeling Monastery, Pemyangtse Monastery, Darjeeling Mall, Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular Sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha, Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop
Duration : 9 Nights 10 Days
DAY 01NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Gangtok (125 kms / 4 hrs)Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). On arrival check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok
DAY 02 Gangtok Local Sightseeing Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok, Ranka Monastery, Banjakhri Falls, Cottage Industry, Dro-dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 03 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 from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok. (In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)
DAY 04Gangtok – Lachung (116 kms / 6 hrs) After breakfast pick up from hotel & transfer to Lachung (8,800 ft.). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Water Fall, Naga Water Fall, and arrive Lachung by evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachung.
DAY 05 Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion After breakfast drive to Yumthang Valley (11,800 ft. known as Valley of Flowers). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch. Overnight stay at Lachung.
DAY 06 Lachung - Gangtok (116 kms / 6 hrs) After breakfast departure for Gangtok, enroute witness the wonderful Bheema & Twin water falls. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 07 Gangtok to Temi Tea garden (78 kms / 4 hrs) After breakfast start journey to Temi Tea garden. Temi Tea Garden, the sole tea garden in Sikkim guarded by Mt. Kanchenjungha. This tea garden spans a total area of around 453 acres. It is known for producing some of the best quality teas across the globe.
DAY 08 Temi Tea Garden Relax whole day at Temi. it’s a charming natural beauty.
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DAY 08 Gangtok – Namchi – Pelling – Ravangla
After breakfast drive to sightseeing. Namchi, the capital of South Sikkim is another popular destination, located at an altitude of 1675 m above sea level. It is located at a distance of 78 km from Gangtok.
Pelling also has some notable ancient Buddhist monasteries in Sikkim, the most famous being the Sang Da Choeling Monastery and Pemyangtse Monastery.
Trips are also made to the serene hamlet of Ravangla, located at an altitude of 7000 ft. This place located in South Sikkim District is slowly emerging as a natural tourist retreat offering splendid snow view. Night at Temi Tea Garden .
DAY 9 Temi Tea to Darjeeling After breakfast Temi tea to Darjeeling. at Evening spend the time at Darjeeling Mall. Night stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 10 Darjeeling – NJP railway Station/ Airport Early Morning (at 4.00 am) drive to Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular Sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast drive to NJP Station / Airport Tour end.