Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour | VT20220038

DAY 01:  ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - DARJEELING

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport (500Ft / 150Mts), you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 96 Kms / 3 Hrs) Check in hotel for night stay.

DAY 02: DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING

Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing 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 , Rope Way and free to explore over night at Darjeeling hotel.

DAY 03: DARJEELING – PELLING, WEST SIKKIM

After breakfast transfer to Pelling (6100 Ft / 1860 Mts, 136 Kms / 05 Hrs). Check in hotel an free for overnight.

DAY 04: PELLING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast we drive to Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), its 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, Pemayangtse Monastery & Rabdentse Ruins. Evening Back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 05: PELLING – GANGTOK   

After breakfast we drive to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 Hrs). Check in and over night at Hotel.

DAY 06: GANGTOK TSOMGO LAKE & NEW BABA MANDIR (NATHULA PASS OPTIONAL TOUR)

After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tsomgo Lake - situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around and Baba Harbajan Mandir (Holly Temple) 13200 fts. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07: GANGTOK – LACHUNG, NORTH SIKKIM

After breakfast proceed to North Sikkim (Lachung) on the way covering Seven Sister Water Falls, After 6 to 7 hrs journey Check in Lachung hotel for night halt.

DAY 08: LACHUNG – YUMTHANG VALLEY – GANGTOK

Early morning proceed on a half day excursion to Yumthang Valley (11,800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way) an Alpine flower valley in North Sikkim. Enjoy the scenic landscape and drive back to Lachung for Lunch. Optional tour to Yumesamdong Valley or Zero Point / Hot Spring close to Tibet Border (Alt 15,000 ft, 23 kms from Yumthang) for Indian tourists only (at extra cost and prior notice). And transfer to Gangtok, check in hotel & free for overnight.

DAY 09: GANGTOK SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast Start for a full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Ranka Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.

DAY 10: GANGTOK - NJP RAILWAY / IXB BAGDOGRA AIRPORT

After breakfast proceed to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport (136 Kms / 04 & half Hrs) for your onward connection / journey.