Where you stay
8 nights in 5 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Gangtok
Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Railway Station to Gangtok - Pickup
• Our representative will receive you at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) . He will then assist you for your onward journey to Gangtok 4 – 5 hours drive,
• Gangtok the state capital is the perfect destination for tourists in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure. Gangtok is not only popular as the land of monasteries but also is a blend of modern culture and ethnic traditions. At an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet, Gangtok is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies.
• In the evening one is free to stroll around M G Marg for a leisurely walk, a cup of hot tea or some shopping, another famous local market known as Lal Bazaar is also a good shopping hub where one gets to experience the local vegetable market and sinful shopping of clothes, bags, shoes and accessories in the same building.
• Over night stay at Gangtok . -
Day 2 Gangtok
Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir - Excursion
• After your early morning breakfast you are ready to visit the beautiful and pious Tsomgo Lake. Permits are made on the very same day. Nearly a 48 kilometers drive, it takes around 2 hours to reach Tsomgo / Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, witness the cool, serene holy water and the picturesque beauty. Tsomgo Lake is one of the holy lake of the region and a temple of Lord Shiva is also built on the lakeside. Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place. This place remains snow clad till April and lays frozen.Once you are arrive from Tsomgo, you are free to enjoy a stroll around M G Road or Lal bazaar (Local Market). • Over night stay at Gangtok.
Approx Distance: 120 Km • Est. Travel Time: 8 hours
Vehicle - Innova / Xylo -
Day 3 Lachung
Gangtok to Lachung - Drive with on the way Sightseeing
After breakfast, start drive to Lachung around 10 am via Chungthang .Lachung is 125 kilometers or 5 – 6 hoursdrive from Gangtok . Stop for lunch at RangRang which takes nearly 3 -3 ½ hours of drive from Gangtok . Lachung is situated at an altitude of 8600 feet . On the way enjoy a few scenic beauties like Tashi View point , Naga Waterfalls, 7 sister 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 late in the afternoon or early evening . Check in to hotel . Evening will be free to take a stroll toLachung Monastery . Night stay in Lachung .
Approx Distance: 130 Km • Est. Travel Time: 9 hours
Vehicle - Innova / Xylo -
Day 4 Gangtok
Lachung to Gangtok - Transfer With Yumthang Valley Excursion
After breakfast leave for Yumthang which is nearly 26 kilometers and is an hours drive . Yumthang valley is situated at an altitude of nearly 11,800 feet with the river Lachung Chu flowing through the valley . Yumthang valley is also very popular for it’s hot spring which is known for it’s curative properties. Lachung is most sought after by tourist and the valley is either snow covered or the blooming Rhododendron always enhances the beauty of the place . Yumthang is a large valley surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends and the cold breeze starts in the winter months there as there is snow all around and the snow clad mountains adds to the beauty . After the sightseeing return to Gangtok. Check into hotel . Night stay in Gangtok .
Approx Distance: 160 Km • Est. Travel Time: 8 hours
Vehicle - Innova/ Xylo -
Day 5 Namchi
Gangtok to Namchi Char Dham - Halfday Sightseeing and Transfer
After breakfast around 8:30 – 9:00 am, you are ready for the city tour .
The local Sightseeing of Gangtok consists of 4 -5 points which includes the following :
• Bakthang Waterfalls
• Handicrafts & Handloom
• Flower show
• Institute of Tibetology
• Chorten Monastery
• Ropeway ( Optional )
Our day starts travelling to Namchi which is one of the best places to spend your holidays in Sikkim. This place not only offers you beautiful nature but also takes you on a mesmerizing journey by exploring some of the amazing offbeat locations, followed by yum street foods and beautifully humbled Sikkimese locals. Things to see in Namchi :
• Chardham : Chardham is the statue of Lord Shiva is 108 feet tall. The models or replicas that can be seen are the twelve Somnath, Mahakaleswar, Viswanath, Kedarnath, Bhimashankar, Nageswar.Inside the premises of this temple you will encounter other different statues of Kirateshwar Mahadev, Shirdi Sai Baba and of our Nepalese traditional ancestors as well. Overnight stay at Namchi.
The visit to all these places are done with leisure and we advise our guest to respect the local culture as a good gesture towards the place that you are visiting. -
Day 6 Pelling
Namchi to Pelling via Ravangla
After breakfast, start drive to Namchi Sightseeing points include Sai Mandir , 4 Dham, Samduptse,
The route from Namchi to Pelling via Ravangla is a scenic drive through South Sikkim, offering beautiful views of the Himalayas and lush greenery. Here's a suggested itinerary and some details about this route,
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Day 7 Pelling
Pelling - Fullday Sightseeing
After breakfast around 8:30 – 9:00 am and you start with the sightseeing points of Pelling and its surroundings. Sightseeing points include Rimbi Water Falls, Kunchanjunga Waterfall , Orange Garden, Dharap Valley, Khecpari Lake,Rabdentse Ruins/Bird Park, Pemayangtse Monastery, SkyWalk - the scenic view from the top to the mystic heights of Kanchenjunga ranges are views to be cherished. Over night stay at Pelling.
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Day 8 Darjeeling
Pelling to Darjeeling - Transfer
Distance is approx..100 Kilometers or 4 hours – 4 ½ hours drive . Darjeeling - At an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, known popularly as the Queen of the hills. Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with thrilling beauty offers spectacular views . Check in to Hotel .Evening free to stroll around Mall Road.Overnight stay in Darjeeling .
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Day 9
Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Railway Station - Fullday Sightseeing and Drop
Early morning around 3:45 AM visit to Tiger Hill for Sunrise and visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia War Memorial . Back to hotel for breakfast and refresh yourself . After breakfast sight seeing includes – Happy Valley Tea Garden OR Leebong Tea Garden , Tibetan Refugee Centre ( Sunday closed ) , Japanese Temple , Zoo ( Closed on Thursday ), Himalaya Mountaineering Institute ( Closed on Thursday ), Museum . A short journey to Batasia loop by Darjeeling Himalayan world Heritage Train (Optional) and transfer to IXB Airport/NJP railway Station for your onward journey taking along beautiful memories of Darjeeling
