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Darjeeling & Sikkim

Accommodation in Twin/ Double Sharingin Mention / Similar Hotels., Daily Breakfast , Transfer & sightseeing asper the itinerary by Our Vehicle – Min 02 Pax: Wagon R  – Min 04 Pax:  Itios – Min 06 Pax: Innova, Xylo – Min 08 Pax: Sumo , Bolero. All toll tax,  parking fees & driver allowances, Allapplicable hotel taxes,…

Itinerary

Day – 01 – Arrival and Transferto Darjeeling

Our representative will be present to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting you to reach Darjeeling – Nearly  85 kilometers 3 ½  – 4 hours drive –Darjeeling(2123 meters / 7001 feet)  is located in northern part of West Bengal –Surrounded by Himalayan mountain ridges, pleasant climate and beautiful tea gardens- Darjeeling is a paradise for trekkers and  adventure lovers-It is the home of famous Toy Train, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(established by Tenzing Norgay),Tiger Hill, Ghoom Gompa and Peace Memorial–Places to visit nearby are Mirik,Kurseong, Kalimpong ,Pashupati market and Phalut- Check-in to the hotel – Evening free to stroll around the around Mall, Chowrasta or the Local market  area –  OverNight stay at Darjeeling

Day – 02 – Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing –

Morning drive from your hotel to Tiger Hill (8482 feet / 2590 meters) at around 3:45 am-Catch the stunning sight of early rays of sun falling over Mount Kanchenjunga(if the weather is clear)– Please note Tiger Hill excursion is available only in early morning after which it is closed -While returning back, a visit to Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia -Back to hotel for breakfast – After breakfast rest for half an hour -Then next round of sightseeing – Full Day city  tour of places Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday),  Ropeway, , Tibetan  Refugee Self  Help Center (Closed on Sunday),Beautiful Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday  Closed), Peace Pagoda -The car will be at your disposal-But it might be impossible to cover all the sites mentioned above in a single day – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area –  OverNight stay at Darjeeling

Day – 03– Transfer to Pelling and Local Sightseeing in Pelling-

Early breakfast and then drive to your next destination Pelling-Pelling is 75 kilometres and 4-5 hours drive from DarjeelingPelling (2072 meters / 6800 feet) is situated in Sikkim-It is a popular hill station of West Sikkim-Pelling is popular for its spectacular view of  Himalayan mountain ridges like Koktang,Frey,Rathong,Kabru North ,Kabru South, Kabru Dom,Talung,Pandim,Jupuno,Narsing and Tinchikhang ( only if the weather is clear),rich alpine forests, mystic waterfalls, soft treks routes and tranquility-Pelling is  also an ideal spot for adventure sports-Foreigners need to obtain Inner Line Permit before entering Sikkim-Please carry any kind of photo identity proof and passport size photos–Avoid plucking orchids and catching butterflies as it leads to judicial proceedings in Sikkim–Check into Hotel-After Lunch sightseeing to places like are Rimbi  water  Falls, Rimbi  Rock  Garden, Khecheopalri Lake, a wish fulfilling sacred lake – Myth is that the birds do not allow a single leaf to fall on the surface of the lake- It is interesting to note that the shape of the lake is like a human footprint – Kanchenjunga  water  Falls, Changey Waterfalls,Sangachoeling monastery,Singhshore Bridge, Pemayangtse  Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchenjunga ranges is something to be cherished –The places to be covered will depend on the time left-Driving at night is not advised-Overnight stay in Pelling.

Day – 04– Transfer to Gangtok and Local Sightseeing-

Early Breakfast and then transfer to Gangtok-Gangtok is 135 kilometres and 5-6 hours drive from PellingGangtok(5800 feet/1800m)  is the capital of Sikkim-Located in East Sikkim-It is the most visited tourist destination-Gangtok is famous for its monasteries, picturesque site of Himalayas, stunning landcape,rich variety of fauna and flora(basically orchids and butterflies) and steaming dumplings- -Smoking or selling any form of tobacco is strictly banned here-Check into the hotel-After Lunch visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show,   close to Gangtok, etc – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time – Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day –  05 – Transfer to Lachung

Early morning breakfast – Next start for North Sikkim package tour – Leave Gangtok at about 10 A M  proceed to Lachung 119 kilometers – 4 ½ hours – 5 ½ hours – Lachung is situated at an altitude of 8600 feet – On the way stop and enjoy a few  wonderful  locations  like  Tashi  Viewpoint, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls,  confluence  of  Lachen chu  and Lachung  Chu at Chungthang, Twin Waterfalls  and  Bhim Nala Waterfalls –  Lunch break   will  at Namok ( Extra  Cost )  –  The roads are colored with full bloom of Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers Guest specially during spring – Guest are likely to reach Lachung at late afternoon or early evening –  Check into the hotel / resort – Evening free to stroll around the village – Dinner will be  served  at about  8 PM – Overnight stay at Lachung

Day – 06 – Sight Seeing 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 where  the  tree line  ends – 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 – Return to resort at Lachung for Lunch – Back to Gangtok – 125 kilometers, 4 – 5 hours drive – On the way stops at Singhik and Mangan – Back to Gangtok Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day – 07 –Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir(Full Day)

Morning breakfast at hotel –  Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir ( New )  nearly 40 kilometers – The Lake is oval shaped lake  nearly 50 feet deep – Generally covered in snow for most of the year  the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all –  Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour – Back to Gangtok – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – Over Night stay at Gangtok  (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons ifTshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)

Day – 08 –Departure– Gangtok to Siliguri

New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  – Morning breakfast – After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  – Nearly 135 kilometers 4 ½ – 5 hours drive – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush – Forwarding Journey.