Where you stay
7 nights in 4 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Sightseeing
- Pickup and drop
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Gangtok
ARRIVAL TO GANGTOK
Upon arrival at Bagdogra airport(IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station(NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - our representative will be there to receive you, he will be assisting you for the transfer to Gangtok (120 Km / 4 to 5 Hrs). Sikkim is one of the most beautiful states 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 at Gangtok, check-in at your hotel. In the evening you are free to roam around the famous M.G. Marg and enjoy the blissful vibes of Gangtok.
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Day 2 Gangtok
EXCURSION TO TSOMGO (CHANGU) LAKE AND BABA MANDIR (Optional Nathula Pass)
After having your breakfast this morning, start your trip for a memorable excursion to the Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. /44 km). This is one of the highest altitudes Himalayan Lake which is a beautiful oval shape lake almost 1 km long with its average depth 50 ft and situated in East Sikkim District. Tsomgo Lake is one of the holy region. A temple of lord Shiva is built on the lake side. Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place. Afterward, proceed for Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (13,000 ft/15 km/30 minute). After visiting Baba Mandir, get back to Gangtok. Evening one is free to stroll around MG Road or Local Market.
NOTE: One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date & it is subjected to permit availability. 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. -
Day 3 Lachen
GANGTOK - LACHEN
Drive to Lachen (9500ft), a village surrounded by snow-capped peaks and beautiful alpine meadows via Chungthang, another quiet and picturesque hamlet on the higher Himalayas famous for its proximity to the Kanchenjunga National park. Chungthang is a sub-divisional town and the gateway to North Sikkim. Also, visit Singhik View Point, Naga Falls falling on the way. Arrive at the beautiful Lachen and check-in to your hotel/home stay. Spend the night in Lachen.
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Day 4 Lachung
LACHEN- GURUDONGMAR - LACHUNG
Start your trip early and travel through the Kanchenjunga National park. You will be arriving at the scenic Gurudongmar Lake and after spending an amazing time at the glacial lake, you will return to Lachen for transfer to Lachung. Lachung has been described as the ‘most picturesque village of Sikkim’ by Joseph Dalton in his ‘Himalayan Journal’ (1855), situated in North Sikkim. Lachung is an exquisite valley town resplendent in its crown of the snow-capped mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, and sparkling streams. Afterward, drive to Lachung and check-in to the hotel/homestay, spend the night in Lachung.
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Day 5 Gangtok
LACHUNG- YUMTHANG VALLEY - GANGTOK
Early Morning after breakfast, you will be visiting Yumthang valley also known as the Valley of Flowers. Photographs of the natural scenes of Switzerland and Yumthang valley look so similar that it is difficult to distinguish between them. Yumthang which is at an altitude of 3658m (12000 ft) is situated about 135 kilometers from Gangtok in North Sikkim. But going there is like traveling 135 years back in time – it is so remote and almost untouched by the vagaries of civilization. Yumthang is located some 26 km away from Lachung. Where the tree line ends, the valley erupts in multi-colored meadows of flowers of Primula, Rhododendron, and other alpine flowers. You will then return to Lachung for lunch and take a transfer to Gangtok. Arrive at Gangtok and check-in to your hotel/homestay.
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Day 6 Darjelling
GANGTOK TO DARJEELING VIA NAMCHI AND RAVANGLA
This morning after breakfast at hotel drive for full day sightseeing to Namchi, which is often referred to as the Cultural Capital of Sikkim. You are going to see the replica of four Dhams of India (Char Dham) and also the biggest statue of Guru Padmasambhava or popularly known as Guru Rinpoche. Visit Namchi Ropeway, Char Dham, SaiMandir, Siddheswar Dham.yYou also visit Ravangla and Buddha Park.
After cover all the sightseeing points you will be transfer to Darjeeling. Overnight stay at Darjeeling. -
Day 7 Darjelling
VISIT TIGERHILL AND DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING
This morning wake up early (around 4:00 am) and get ready for an exciting view. Visit Tiger Hill (8,500 ft), the famous sunrise point in eastern Himalaya and get a breathtaking view of the changing colour reflection over the Mt. Khangchendzonga. If it is a clear day, you might also be able to see Mount Everest from here. After that come back to the hotel and enjoy a pleasant breakfast and take a little rest for some time. Later, you will be taken to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (it is considered as a pilgrimage for all the climbing enthusiasts around the world), Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (it houses some rare animals that can only be found on higher altitudes like Pandas, Tibetan wolf, etc.), Tenzing Rock, Tibatan Refugee self help center, Tea Garden (Don't forget to have a hot aromatic Darjeeling tea which will refresh and revive you.), Ghoom Monastery (135 years old monastery), Batasia Loop (It is a beautiful viewing place which would provide you with an excellent view of the Darjeeling landscape, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks.), Rock Garden, Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda etc.
Sightseeing Points are dynamically set depending upon the road condition and time factors. Evening free to roam around the local market area. Over night stay at Darjeeling.
Note: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park closed on Thursday, Tibatan Refugee self help center closed on Sunday. -
Day 8
DEPARTURE FROM DARJEELING TO IXB/NJP
Today is the farewell day of your magnificent tour so do spare a few minutes of your valuable time and write to tell us how much you enjoyed the tour. Today with many wonderful memories of your trip drive down to Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station for your onward destination.
