Where you stay
7 nights in 4 cities, 2 rooms. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Pickup and drop
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 NJP
Arrival to NJP
Arrive to NJP and head towards hotel. Overnight stay at NJP.(Cab rate for transfer to Hotel is not included)
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Day 2 Gangtok
Arrival to Gangtok & Gangtok Local Sightseeing
After Morning breakfast, Our car driver will be there to receive you -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 – And then embark on a journey to explore the famous attractions of Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. First, visit the Bakthang Waterfalls which is quite wide and a great spot to take photographs. Next, you head to Tashi viewpoint for capturing far-reaching views of Mt.Kanchenjunga, This point is also known for great sunrise views. Then head for Ganesh Tok, the Charming Hindu temple with mesmerizing hilltop views. After this, visit Do Drul Chorten Stupa, Banjhakri Falls. After sightseeing, drive back to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3 Lachung
Transfer to Lachung
Morning breakfast then 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.
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Day 4 Gangtok
Sightseeing 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 - 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). Return to Hotel for Lunch – Transfer to Gangtok via Twin Waterfalls, Bhim Nala Waterfalls –Night stay at Gangtok.
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Day 5 Darjelling
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir & Transfer to Darjeeling
Morning breakfast at hotel - Today drive up for a memorable excursion tour to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. /39 km), this is one of the highest altitude Himalayan Lake. Most beautiful this oval shape lake almost 1 km long with its average depth 50 ft and situated in east Sikkim Himalaya. Again drive up for Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13,000 ft/15 km/30 minute). Back to hotel - 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) – Drop at hotel- Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
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Day 6 Darjelling
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 –
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Day 7 NJP
Departure
Post breakfast proceeds to back to the hotel –transfer to New Jalpaiguri Hotel and overnight stay.
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Day 8
Departure
Head towards NJP railway station (no cab on this day)
