Where you stay

Gangtok

3 nights

Ayurlaya Inn OR Cardamom Residency OR Aurora Gangtok OR (Deluxe)

Lachen

1 night

Snow leopard OR (Deluxe)

Darjelling

2 nights

Hotel Palbheu OR Ourguest Salatrees Homestay OR (Deluxe)

Lachung

1 night

Kiputhang OR (Deluxe)

7 nights in 4 cities, 1 room with 1 extra bed. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.

What's included

• Accommodation
• Sightseeing
• Meals
• Pickup and drop

Trip details

Day by day

1. Day 1 Gangtok

   Day 1 – Airport/New Jalpiguri – Gangtok

   Reach at Bagdogra / NJP & transfer to Gangtok. Check-in at Hotel/ Resort and overnight stay. Evening free to go around the famous M.G. Marg. Enjoy the local beauty of Gangtok.

   Night in Gangtok · Ayurlaya Inn OR Cardamom Residency OR Aurora Gangtok OR (Deluxe)
2. Day 2 Gangtok

   Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Nathula Pass Extra)

   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 The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Travel to Baba Mandir another 17 kms beyond Tsongo lake.Return to Gangtok. Overnight halt at Gangtok Hotel.
   Optional Nathula (Additional Cost of 5000 per vehicle) (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. At this point 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.

   Night in Gangtok · Ayurlaya Inn OR Cardamom Residency OR Aurora Gangtok OR (Deluxe)
3. Day 3 Lachen

   Gangtok to lachen(about 125km/6hrs)

   After breakfast drive to lachen(altitude 8800ft) for about 6 hours, enroute visit singhik view point, seven sister waterfalls, naga water falls, stop on way for lunch. Reach lachen by evening . Dinner at hotel . overnight hat at lachen hotel. (pickup and drop from north sikkim stand for sumo/maxx / Bolero 8am to 8pm)

   Night in Lachen · Snow leopard OR (Deluxe)
4. Day 4 Lachung

   lachen – Gurudongmar excursion – lachung

   Start early at 4 am drive to Gurudongmar lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,800 ft in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is a lake which is considered sacred by both Buddhists and Sikhsvia chopta valley& thangu , back to hotel for lunch, early morning transfer to lachung, overnight at hotel at lachung.

   Night in Lachung · Kiputhang OR (Deluxe)
5. Day 5 Gangtok

   Lachung-Yumthang excursion –Gangtok (Zero Point Optional)

   Early morning visit yumthang valley(known as valley of flowers), yumthang is the summer grazing grounds of the yaks & winter play grounds of yetis. On the way back visit the hot spring considered to have medical properties. Back to resort for lunch, after lunch Drive to Gangtok. Overnight at Gangtok.
   
   • Zero point Extra Rs. 3000 Depends On Army Permit & Weather Condition

   Night in Gangtok · Ayurlaya Inn OR Cardamom Residency OR Aurora Gangtok OR (Deluxe)
6. Day 6 Darjelling

   Gangtok to Darjeeling (Toy train optional)

   After breakfast Drive to Darjeeling. On arrival Check-in to hotel . After Lunch You are free to go Darjeeling Station for Toy train ride .The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the "Toy Train", is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow ... DHR was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999, only the second railway to have this honour . Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

   Night in Darjelling · Hotel Palbheu OR Ourguest Salatrees Homestay OR (Deluxe)
7. Day 7 Darjelling

   Day 6 – Tiger Hill and Darjeeling Sight Seeing

   Early morning (4 am) visit Tiger hill, Batasia loop and Ghoom Monastery. After return have your breakfast and proceed for sightseeing. Overnight at Darjeeling.
   
   Sightseeing includes -
   • Zoological Park
   • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
   • Ropeway
   • Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center
   • Tensing Rock
   • Japanese Temple

   Night in Darjelling · Hotel Palbheu OR Ourguest Salatrees Homestay OR (Deluxe)
8. Day 8

   Day 8 – Darjeeling to NJP / Bagdogra

   After breakfast at your hotel and proceed for the NJP Station / Bagdogra (IXB). Board your train/flight for your onward destination with cheerful memories of your holiday. Trip Ends.