Magical Sikkim and Darjeeling

Detailed Itinerary

• DAY 1

  Bagdogra/NJP to Gangtok

  Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and transfer to Gangtok (114kms/4.5hrs). At an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim, a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Evening free for individual activity and leisure, overnight at hotel.

• DAY 2

  Excursion Trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir

  After breakfast, start for a half day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), 32kms from Gangtok City. The lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people further 12Kms visit the Baba Mandir dedicated to the memory of soldier Harbhajan Singh. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity.

• DAY 3

  Gangtok to Lachung

  After breakfast pickup from your hotel at Gangtok and Transfer to Lachung (117Kms/6.5Hrs), en-route sightseeing at Singhik View point, Chumthang Valley, Twin Falls and Vima Falls. Evening free to explore the beautiful Himalayan village by your own. Overnight at Hotel.

• DAY 4

  Lachung to Gangtok

  Early morning after breakfast start for half day excursion trip to Yumthang Valley, en-route visit Hot Spring and Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Some photographs of the natural scenes of Switzerland and Yumthang valley are very hard to distinguish. Yumthang, which is at an altitude of 12,000 ft., is situated about 135 km from Gangtok. April and May promises colorful flowers & Orchids, where as November end to March usually sees snows. Transfer back to Gangtok . Overnight at Gangtok hotel.

• DAY 5

  Gangtok local sightseeing

  Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for half day city tour visiting Rumtek Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology(closed on Sundays), Cottage Industry(closed on Sundays) and Flower Show Complex.Overnight at hotel.

• DAY 6

  Gangtok to Pelling

  Enjoy a yummy breakfast and proceed for Pelling. Pemayangtse is a very small Himalayan village in West Sikkim. Pelling is the nearest motor able point from Mt. Kanchendzonga, worlds 03rd highest peak, offers a good sunrise and all day long view of Kanchendzonga and the entire Eastern Himalayan range.As soon as you arrive, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.

• DAY 7

  Pelling Sightseeing and Darjeeling Drop

  After breakfast, get ready for half-day sightseeing tour of Darjeeling. Visit Darap Village, Rimbi Waterfalls and Kangchenjunga Waterfalls. Then, transfer to Darjeeling. As soon as you arrive, check in at the hotel and relax for a while. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.

• DAY 8

  Darjeeling local sightseeing two points and best points

  Early morning start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (World’s 3rd highest peak), Visit Ghoom Monastery (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY). Breakfast at the Hotel followed by half day local Best points sightseeing covering Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday), Ropeway (entry fees not included), walk around visit to the Mall and Local Market (Closed on Thursday). Evening Free for shopping & individual activity, overnight at hotel

• DAY 9

  Darjeeling - Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri

  Morning Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, Tour Ends with lifetime memories!