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Gangtok - Pelling - Darjeeling - Lachung (8Nights/9Days)

Detailed Itinerary:

 

Day 1: IXB Airport / NJP Railway Station to Darjeeling (Alt 7100Ft), 90km in 3hrs.

Assistance at IXB Airport/ NJP railway station on arrival and drive to Darjeeling. Check in at Hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.

 

Optional tour to Mirik Lake and Pashupatinath Market (Indo-Nepal Border) (on the way from NJP / IXB to Darjeeling) can also be arranged on advance request at an additional cost if your Train / Flight is arriving before 2:00 PM

Day 2: Darjeeling local sightseeing.

Early morning at 0400 hrs visit morning 3 points – Tiger Hill Sunrise Point, Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery. After breakfast go for local tour in Darjeeling of 7 points covering Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tea garden (Outer View), Tenzing rock, Tibetan Refugee center (Closed on Sunday), Peace Pagoda and Japanese Temple. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.

 

Optional tour of Toy Train (Joy Ride) can also be arranged on advance request and availability of the tickets at an additional cost.

 

Day 3: Darjeeling 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 4: 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 5: Pelling to Gangtok (Alt 5500Ft) – 140kms in 4.5hrs.

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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Excursion trip to Yumthang and drive back to Gangtok.

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. After lunch drive back to Gangtok. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

 

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 9: Gangtok to IXB Airport / NJP Railway Station - 130kms / 4hrs

Morning free for packing & personal activities. Check out from hotel and drive to NJP/Bagdogra.

 

Tour Ends with Sweet memories.