14/03/2024
Gangtok , Pelling & Darjeeling 11 Nights & 12 Days - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) Or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Gangtok (03 Nights) - Namchi - Pelling (02 Nights) - Darjeeling (02 Nights) - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) Or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)
Day - 01 - Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) Or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) & Transfer to Gangtok - Our Staff or representative will be there to assist for introduction to the vehicle - The distance is approximately 128 kilometers & nearly 05 hours - Arrival & transfer to Gangtok (5,413 feet) on the way you enjoy beautiful scenario of Teesta River - It is a bustling friendly hill station & the capital of the State of Sikkim - Gangtok is the Tibetan word for ‘hills’ - It was an important transit point for traders traveling between China / Tibet and India - On arrival Check-in to the hotel - Evening stroll around M.G. Marg Road - Overnight stay at Gangtok
Day - 02 - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir - After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 feet) & Baba Mandir (13,200 feet) - It is nearly 45 kilometers from Gangtok - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahminy ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is Add On tour (Additional cost involve) - Back to Gangtok - Night stay at Gangtok (In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing)
OR [If Roads Are Blocked to Tsomgo]
Day – 02 - Gangtok Local Sight Seeing – Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok – Sightseeing will be for half day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable – It is not possible to cover all the spot in single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance traveled - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok, etc – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day - 03 - Transfer to Lachen [North Sikkim] - Early morning breakfast - Drive 125 kilometers, and nearly 05 - 06 hours drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok - Lunch at Chungthang - Lachen is 29 kilometers from Chungthang Reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening - The snow-capped peaks, the Shingbha wildlife sanctuary, Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Thangu are a major attraction – It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek - In fact, the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards - A hamlet with very few people - It almost like this town is hidden from the outside - Like a Shangri - La - Check into a hotel - Welcome Tea - Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village - Night stay at Hotel in Lachen
Day - 04 - [Closed Till Now] Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake [Chopta Valley on the way] - Early morning breakfast - Visit Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers and nearly 03½ - 04½ hour’s drive - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake - Next drive through the cold desert till Tibet / China back to Resort for Lunch - After lunch drive to Lachung - The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu as the other places of interest - Back to hotel for lunch - After lunch proceed to Lachung - Nearly 50 kilometers and two hours’ drive - Check into the hotel at Lachung - Night stay at Lachung
Day - 05 - Sight Seeing at Yumthang [Hot Water Spring] and transfer to Gangtok - Early morning breakfast - After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - 26 kilometers and 02½ hour’s drive - On the way back one can visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends - In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primula, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow-covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow-clad mountains adding to the beauty - Return to Lachung for lunch - After lunch drive to Gangtok 130 kilometers and nearly 04 - 05 hours drive - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Night stay at Gangtok
Day - 06 - Transfer to Pelling Via Namchi [Chaar Dham] - It is approximately 110 kilometers & is nearly 04 - 05 hours drive - After breakfast start for Pelling (6,300 feet) - Namchi Enroute visit Buddha Park in Rivangla - Also visit Chardham - Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet - On a clear day guest can gets view of Himalayan range - It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, historical sites, short trek routes, and wildlife – The scenic view from the top of the ridge across the deep valley to the heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be seen to be believed – On arrival check-in to your hotel - One can stroll around the hotel - Night stay at Pelling
Day - 07 - Pelling Sightseeing - After breakfast at hotel - Drive for Full Day Sightseeing - The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring - 01st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls - Afternoon start for 2nd half tour - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, Sang-Ngag Choling (Sky Walk), New Helipad Ground - One can stroll around the hotel - Night stay at Pelling
Day - 08 – Transfer to Kalimpong – He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Kalimpong - It is approximately 100 Kilometres and 03 - 03½ hours drive – It is a 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 - Check in Hotel at Kalimpong - Late afternoon free to visit the local nursery and the market area for shopping – Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Night stay at Hotel in Kalimpong
Day - 09 - Kalimpong Sightseeing - Kalimpong is an east Indian hill town in the Himalayan foothills of West Benga - Perched on a ridge above the Teesta River, it’s home to colonial-era buildings like MacFarlane Memorial Church, named after a Scottish missionary - South, the hilltop Durpin Monastery, or Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, contains sacred Buddhist scriptures - Deolo Park has landscaped gardens and offers views of the town and surrounding hills - After breakfast enjoy Kalimpong city tour includes Deollo, Pine View Cactus Nursery, Dr Grahams, Durpin Dara Monastery, Hanuman Top, Army golf course - Late afternoon Or Early Evening one is free to visit the local nursery and the market area for shopping - Night stay at Kalimpong
Day - 10 - Transfer to Darjeeling & visit Lamahatta - Early Morning breakfast - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to Darjeeling - It is 65 kilometres and is 03 - 03½ hours drive – On the way stop at Peshok View Point & Lamahatta - Drive till Darjeeling - At an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Check in to hotel – Stroll to Mall Or shrubbery Park - Night stay at hotel in Darjeeling
Day - 11 - Darjeeling Local Sightseeing – Early morning at around 04:05 AM to 04:45 AM to drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Night stay at Darjeeling
Day - 12 - Departure Transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) Via Mirik : Early morning breakfast - It is 100 kilometres and nearly 03 - 03½ hours drive via Mirik - Halt at Mirik - One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world - Halt at Mirik for refreshment - Or - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri - It is 90 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours drive drive - Kurseong is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling noted for its secluded charm, Beautiful Tea Gardens, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and its pleasant Climate - Halt at Kurseong Tourist Lodge for refreshment - Drive to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey
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