GANGTOK - LACHEN - LACHUNG - PELLING - DARJEELING

Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station - Gangtok

Assistance upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) at an altitude of 413 Ft / 126 Mtrs, you will be directly transferred to Gangtok (124 Kms / 4.5 hrs. approx), at an altitude of 5500 ft.

Gangtok, the capital of the state, one of the most beautiful and cleanest town of North East India, promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Rest of the day and overnight at leisure.

Day 2: Gangtok stay - excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir

After early breakfast excursion tour to the source of all lakes Tsomgo lake (12400ft) which is 37 kms (2.5 Hrs approx) away from Gangtok city. The oval shaped lake is almost about 1km long, and 15mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people.

After that visit 18 kms from the lake Baba Mandir (temple of disappeared army personal) and later back to Gangtok. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping / at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Note: 

1.   Documents for Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir – 02 Passport Size Photo along with Photo Copy of Photo ID Proof (Passport or Driving License or Voter ID (Pan Card & Adhaar Card is not accepted). For Children below 18 years, School Id / College Id along with Aadhar Card / Proof of Birth are a must. Original to be brought with self while travelling. 

2.   In case visit to Tsomgo Lake is not possible due to landslide or any other unforeseen reasons, alternative sightseeing will be provided.

3.    Process for Foreigner, OCI & PIO Card holder are completely different, kindly inform us well in advance to plan out the itinerary accordingly.

Optional: 

Nathula Pass (14137 Ft / 4310 Mts) Indo China Border(closed on Monday for tourist), visit is limited to Indian nationals only, allowed on the basis of advance permit & on extra cost. For rate, kindly refer to Supplement & Optional Cost Column, given below the main package cost.

Day 3: Gangtok city tour

Today you will be visiting the local attractions of Gangtok.

After breakfast embark on a city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok, Cottage Industry, Dro-dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show, Handicraft Centre, Bonjhakri Falls etc.

Rest of the day & overnight at leisure. 

Day 4: Gangtok - Lachen

After breakfast transfer to Lachen (125 km / altitude 8800 ft) for about 7 hours.

Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sisters Water Falls, Naga Water Falls.

Stop on way for lunch (own arrangement, not included). Reach Lachen by late afternoon / evening. Overnight stay at Lachen. 

Day 5:  Lachen – Gurudongmar Lake – Lachung

Early in the morning excursion to Gurudongmer Lake, via Thangu (13000 ft.), 35 km north of Lachen. Back to hotel for lunch and post lunch transfer to Lachung.

Rest of the evening and overnight at leisure, at Lachung.  

Day 6: Stay at Lachung (excursion to Yumthang Valley)

Early Morning drive to Yumthang Valley (known as Valley of Flowers which is about 24 km from here & situated at an elevation of 11,800 FT above sea level). Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the Yaks & winter playgrounds of Yetis. On the way back visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties and rest of the day and overnight in Lachung.

Optional: 

Zero Point - Yumesemdong (15300 Ft./4724 mtr.) is situated near the Indo-China international border in North Sikkim which can be covered if the weather and road condition is favorable and if allowed for tourist movement. 

Day 7: Lachung - Gangtok

Today you will be transferred to Gangtok (6-7 hours drive approximately) and rest of the day and overnight rest at your hotel.

Day 8: Gangtok - Pelling

After early breakfast transfer to Pelling, at an elevation of 6,700 ft. Pelling is a very small Himalayan village in West Sikkim, nested in the foothills of Himalaya and it is also the closest motorable point of Mt. Kanchendzonga which is world’s 3rd highest peak. It offers a good sunrise along with view of the entire Eastern Himalayan range.

On the way to Pelling, Namchi Char Dham can be seen (optional).

Day 9: Pelling sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed for Pelling local sightseeing covering Pemayangtse Monastery, Chenrezig Statue & Skywalk. Post lunch, proceed for sightseeing of Rimbi Water fall, Khecheopalri Lake & Kanchanjunga Water fall. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Pelling - Darjeeling

Morning transfer to the queen of the hills - Darjeeling (114km / 3hrs). Darjeeling was the summer capital of India during British raj & currently holding the status "summer capital of West Bengal". Darjeeling, producer of world's best quality orthodox tea, will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature charming Himalayan people. One can enjoy the scenic beauty from the Mall or a walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 11: Darjeeling local sightseeing

Early morning at around 0400 am (subject to clear weather) excursion to Tiger Hills (8482 Ft / 2586 Mts) to view the sunrise over mighty Kanchendzonga Peak (Third highest peak in the world). Back to hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing of local Darjeeling covering Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays), Tenzing & Gombu Rock and Panoramic tour of Tea Estate.

Later transfer to your hotel and overnight stay at hotel. 

Note: 

1.  Tiger Hill visit is subjected to availability of coupons, as only 600 vehicles are allowed in the morning. In case of non-availability of coupons we will provide the Tiger Hill visit after breakfast. 

2.  Toy Train ride is subjected to availability of tickets as it can be reserved only on first come first serve basis. 

Day 12: Check out

Breakfast will be served at your hotel. After that check out and transfer to Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) for your onward journey.