Kalimpong Gangtok, Pelling Darjeeling
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, Yuksom, Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall, Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchanjunga Water fall, 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 - KALIMPONGFirst the inevitable : Reach at NJP Railway Station or (IXB) Bagdogra Airport or Siliguri Town you will be directed to the Kalimpong (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts)The most convenient way to get around Kalimpong is in Dzire or in Innova vehicle from Siliguri Car Service. Onight stay at Hotel.
DAY 02KALIMPONGPost breakfast drive to Dello hills, next Durpin Daha Hill, the most attraction in Kalimpong is Cactus Nursery, The Morgan House it is witness of colonial architecture in Kalimpong the highest point of Kalimpong 1,740, Dr. Graham’s Home, Phodong Monastery, Flower Nurseries, Jang Dog Palriffo Brang Gompa, Phodang. whole day past with the excellent surroundings of Kalimpong. Return to the Hotel, Overnight stay at Kalimpong Hotel.
DAY 03KALIMPONG - GANGTOKNext essential destination is Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 85 Kms / 03 Hrs). Afternoon you can enjoy walking in MG marg. Check in at Gangtok hotel Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 04GANGTOKGangtok offers much to do, there are many sightseeing spots like Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Enchey Monastry, Rumtek Monastry, Ban Jakri Falls, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Flower Exhibition Centre, Do Drul Chorten, Kabi Longstok, Himalayan Zoological Park, Ipecac Garden , Ranka Monastry, Baker's Cafeand the two main bazar name Switzerland and Nagaland. End of the day back to Hotel, stay overnight.
DAY 05GANGTOKon your fifth day the major destination of Gangtok is T-Changu Lake - it's situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft, Baba Mandir - another very popular destination for tourist, its a memorial & temple honouring Indian army soldier for the folk hero & saint Baba Harbhajan Singh. Last but not the list is the destionation for this day is Nathula Pass - the pass at 4,310 m above sea level is connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China's Tibet Autonomous Region its a inspirational spot no one visitor can afford to miss it, end of the day return to the hotel at Gangtok, stay for the Night.
DAY 06GANGTOK - PELLINGThe pictureseque little hamlet of Sikkim is Pelling. recent days Pelling is the most famous detination on Summer for the pleasent weather. the altitude of Pelling is 6100 Ft / 1860 Mts, 116 Kms , it will take approx 05 Hrs to reach from Gangtok. Overnight at Hotel
DAY 07PELLINGDay start with the best point of Pelling - 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. The newly added place in Pelling isSky Walk and Chenrezig Statue, 137 feet statue of Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara) and a transparent Sky Walk made of glass that leads to the statue. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening Back to Hotel Overnight stay at Hotel
DAY 08PELLING - DARJEELINGDown the spectacularly beautiful road of 125 kms you will be in Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 125 Kms / 5 Hrs). Check in and Overnight at Hotel.Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 09DARJEELINGThe biggest attraction of Darjeeling is Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) need to be wokeup at 4:00 am to witness of a spectacular view of 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. 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 10DARJEELINGA short drive from Darjeeling 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 AIRPORTPreserve your memories and the magical momenets and leave the place for onwards connection. Needed three hours to get in Station and three and half is for Airport. Explore life, relationships, nature and beyond - on every holiday. Always stay connected with Siliguri Car Service...cheers for onwards connection.