Magnetic Sikkim Tour

Detailed Itinerary

• DAY 1

  Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok

  Our car driver will be there to receive you at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra Airport ( IXB )-You will be assisting for the transfer – Transfer to Gangtok – Nearly 120 Kilometers 4 hours drive - Gangtok – The capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist – It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake and butterflies – It has option for tourist of all ages – Check into Hotel –Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Overnight stay at Gangtok

• DAY 2

  Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

  After breakfast– Excursion tour to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive

  - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - 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 Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all

  –Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Overnight stay at Gangtok. (Optional visit to Nathula Pass at extra charge/ Closed on Monday & Tuesday).

• DAY 3

  Transfer to Lachung

  After breakfast start around 10 AM drive to Lachung via Chungthang – Lachung is 125 kilometers, 5 to 6 hours drive –Chungthang nearly 3 hours of drive from Gangtok - Lachung situated at an altitude of 8600 feet - On the way enjoy a few wonderful locations like Seven sister waterfalls, Naga Waterfalls and the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang - The road leads through Rhododendron plants of the Singha Forest Reserve extended up to the Tibetan Plateau - Picturesque landscape, snow peaked mountains, flowing rivers blooming rhododendrons - During April / May / June one can find the riot of colours as Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers are  in full bloom – Guest are expected to reach Lachung at late afternoon or early evening – Check into hotel – Evening free to stroll up to Lachung monastery – Night halt at Lachung.

• DAY 4

  Sight Seeing at Yumthang & Transfer to Gangtok

  After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - On the way you may 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 Primulae, 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 ethereal beauty. (Optional visit to Zero Point at extra charge) Transfer to Gangtok via Twin Waterfalls, Bhim Nala Waterfalls – Reach in the evening – Night stay at Gangtok.

• DAY 5

  Transfer to Pelling

  After Breakfast –Drive to Pelling - 120 kilometers 4.5 Hours drive. Pelling is at an altitude of 6800 feet

  / 2072 meters – On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kanchenjunga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc - Overnight stay at Pelling

• DAY 6

  Sightseeing at Pelling

  After breakfast - Places of visit are Rimbi waterfalls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, one of the holy Buddhist lakes and it is believed that all wishes made in front of it comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the water, it is picked by birds and thus the water is always free of leaves, Kechopalri

   

  Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls, Kanchenjunga view tower, New Helipad & Rabdense Ruins etc– Back to hotel for stay at Pelling.

• DAY 7

  Transfer to Darjeeling

  After breakfast - Transfer to Darjeeling - Nearly 110 kilometers 4 hours drive – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel - Overnight stay at Darjeeling

• DAY 8

  Darjeeling Sunrise from Tiger Hill & Local Sightseeing

  Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather)  – On the  way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel - After breakfast 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) etc – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the Mall area or Chowk Bazaar - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

• DAY 9

  Departure – Darjeeling to NJP / Bagdogra

  After breakfast transfer to NJP / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) - Nearly 80 kilometers & 3 hours to reach there.