Where you stay
5 nights in 3 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Pickup and drop
- Welcome Drink on Arrival
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Gangtok
Day 01 :IXB Airport / njp – Gangtok ( 4 / 5Hr)
Welcome to the north eastern heaven on earth. Your Sikkim-Darjeeling tour starts here
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Gangtok and visit famous coronation bridge .Locals call the bridge Baghpool, meaning tiger bridge, because of the two lion statues (bagh actually means tiger) at one entrance of the bridge. John Chambers, the last British executive Engineer of the Darjeeling Division Public Works Department (PWD), carried out the design and also sevok kali temple. The Sevoke Kali Mandir is a temple dedicated to Kali Maa, the Goddess of Destruction and is considered a very sacred place of the Hindus. It is situated on the top of the hill near Bagh Pool over the mighty Teesta River. It is about 23 kms away from the heart of Siliguri town and is very famous among the people of this region. Sikkim is one the most beautiful state in India located in Eastern Himalaya and surrounded by high mountains and deep valleys in between Tibet in the north, Bhutan in the East and Nepal in the West. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Evening free to go famous MG Road & Enjoy the local Beauty of Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok -
Day 2 Gangtok
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Nathula Pass optional)
After breakfast day excursion to the oval shaped Tsomgo Lake (40 kms from Gangtok departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 mts. with an average depth of 50 ft and home to the Brahminy duck and several migratory birds. On the way stop at Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Travel to Baba Mandir another 17 kms beyond Tsomgo Lake. Return to Gangtok. Overnight halt at Gangtok Hotel.
Optional Nathula (Additional Cost) (14140 Ft / 4310 Mts / 20 Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) is an Indo China border, controlled by the Indian Army & is situated approx 20 Kms ahead of Tshangu Lake at an height of 14140 Ft / 4310. The journey to Nathula& Baba Mandir is same up to 16 Kms. From Sarathang, the right arm of the “V†which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir& left arm of the “V†which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula.
One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date & it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday & Tuesday for tourist. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible & a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit. There is no refund, in case the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism & due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc) one is not able to visit pickup and drop from north sikkim stand for sumo/maxx8am to 8pm) Nathula extra Rs 6000 per Cab (Nathula Monday Tuesday Closed) -
Day 3 Pelling
Gangtok – Pelling ( NAMCHI OPTIONAL )
After an early morning breakfast, checkout from the hotel and we will drive you to your hotel in Pelling. With an approx distance of 113km it an overall 5hrs drive from Gangtok to Pelling / Darap (6,100 ft.). Via Ravengla, And visit Buddha park. Pelling is a small town in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga.The journey between Gangtok to Pelling is filled with pictorial landscape of steep green hills, deep valleys. During you Pelling tip you will also come across many Mountain Rivers and majestic waterfalls. Have you lunch on the way to Pelling. Check into your hotel and freshen up. You are free for the rest of the evening to go on a leisure walk along the misty track through pine forest or try the local cuisine or simply enjoy the beautiful landscape of Pelling from your hotel room. Overnight stay at Pelling.
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Day 4 Pelling
Pelling Sightseeing SKY WALK ( OPTIONAL )
After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. start your local sightseeing of Pelling from Darap Village this sleepy village is nestled on a gentle slope of the mountain and is mostly occupied by the Limboo tribe, although there are small population of other communities as well. 1st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Halipad Ground. Overnight stay at pelling.
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Day 5 Darjeeling
Pelling to Darjeeling And Darjeeling local sightseeing
The journey runs through the winding road cutting across the valleys, hills and villages and follows the course of Tista River and then beautiful Rangit River till Legship. We will take a refreshing break at the view point near Melli to watch the magnificent confluence of Rangit & Teesta rivers.After breakfast Drive to Darjeeling. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.evening free to go famous mall Road Enjoy the Local beauty of Darjeeling
After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountain ranges while roaming through Darjeeling Mall.Overnight at Darjeeling. -
Day 6
Tiger Hill (Permission mandatory) (Darjeeling to njp/Airport Drop via Mirik lake &Pasupati Market (NEPAL )
Tiger Hill : Situated 13 kilometers from the town at an altitude of 2590 meters (8482 ft.), has earned international fame for its magnificent view of the sunrise over the "Kanchanjunga" and the great eastern Himalayan peaks. Even Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is visible from here.
After breakfast at your hotel and proceed for the NJP Station / Bagdogra (IXB). The road trip takes you through the tea gardens , fog engulfed mountains and tall pine trees.On the way visit Buy cheap clothes from the Pashupati Nagar Market.You will find this market on your way to Mirik Lake. Situated right at the Nepal border, this is the place to buy cheap cosmetics and clothes imported from Thailand. The market is known for cheaper woolen and electronic goods.If you have one and a half hour in your hand you can try this cheaper budget market to shop. Mirik lake is one of the most charming locations of West Bengal after Darjeeling. Nestled in the heart of looming hills and a lake cheerfully traversing through the town, Mirik has developed as a popular among tourists. Like Darjeeling, Mirik also used to be a favourite of the British during their era in India. visit pasupati Market (nepal) Board your train/flight for your onward destination with cheerful memories of your holiday.
