Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: IXB Airport / NJP
Railway Station to Gangtok (Alt 5500Ft
/1650M) 125kms in 4hrs
Assistance
at IXB Airport/ NJP railway station on arrival and drive to Gangtok (Capital of
Sikkim). Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim.
Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a traveler’s delight.
Check in at Hotel. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at
Gangtok.
Day 2: Excursion Trip to Tsongmo Lake + Baba Mandir
Day
excursion trip of Tsongmo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial
(13200 ft) 52 kms from Gangtok city. Tsongmo Lake freezes completely during the
winter and is much revered by the locals. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok
Optional tour to Nathula Pass (Alt
14000Ft / 4200M) on China Border can also be arranged (Except Mon,
Tue) for Indian Nationals on advance request at an additional cost.
Day 3: Gangtok to
Lachung – 124 Kms / 6 hrs.
Morning
drive to Lachung in North Sikkim (8660 ft). Enroute visit Singhik View point,
Seven Sisters Water Fall, Naga Water Falls, and Chungthang Confluence. Arrive
at Lachung in the evening. Overnight stay will be at Lachung.
Day 4: Excursion trip to
Yumthang.
Morning
excursion to Yumthang (Valley of Flowers) at 1200ft. It is a summer grazing
ground of Yaks and winter playgrounds of Yetis. Back to Lachung. Day free after
lunch to walk around Lachung Village. Overnight stay will be at Lachung.
Optional Yumesamdong Valley or Zero Point (Alt 15750Ft / 4725M) for
Indian tourists only– From Yumthang Valley you can drive for another 30kms in
1.5hr to Yumesamdong or Zero Point close to
Tibet Border(at an extra cost), and back to Lachung.
Day 5: Lachung to
Gangtok – 124 kms / 06 hrs.
After
Breakfast transfer to Gangtok. Check in at your hotel and afternoon free for
leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.
Day 6: Gangtok to
Pelling (Alt 6100 ft), 85 Kms / 03 hrs
Drive
to Pelling in West Sikkim. Pelling is serene, mountain village which lies in
the western districts of Sikkim. This village is situated at an altitude of
2000 mts (approx) and commands a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Check in
at Hotel. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Pelling.
Day 7: Pelling local
sightseeing.
After
breakfast start for Pelling local tour covering Kanchenjunga Falls, Rimbi Water
Falls and Rock Garden, Darap Village and valley, and Khecheopari Lake. After
lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Helipad View Point and Rabdentse Palace
Ruins. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Pelling.
Day 8: Pelling to IXB
Airport / NJP Railway Station 135kms in
4.5hrs
Morning
will be free for packing & personal activities. Check out from hotel and
drive to NJP/Bagdogra.
Tour Ends with Sweet
memories.