Darjeeling and Gangtok and Lachen and Lachung and Pelling and Kalimpong 11Night 12Day

Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer - Darjeeling - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 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) - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling.

Morning Breakfast – After breakfast drive to Mirik nearly 60 kilometers / 1 ½ - 2 hours’ drive – The drive is through scenic roads with occasional stoppage for photography - Mirik is centered round Samendu Lake and is known for its landscaped gardens, tea gardens, orange orchards, cardamom groves and spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges - Full day excursion of Mirik Lake (Horse riding & Boating facilities is available around the lake - This high altitude lake is worth visiting – One can also visit Pashupati Market in Nepal on the way back to Darjeeling – Back to Darjeeling – Evening free to roam around the Hotel / Resort or Mall or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

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 Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop. Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Gangtok. Evening Leisure and night stay in Gangtok.

Early morning breakfast – Drive 135 kilometers, 5 – 6 hours’ drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – Lachen is 35 kilometers from Chungthang Reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening - The snowcapped peaks, the Shingba wildlife sanctuary, Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Thangu are the major attraction – It's a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek – In fact the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards – A hamlet with very few people – It almost like this town is hidden from the outside – Like a Shangri - La – Check into a hotel - Welcome Tea – Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen

Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers, 2 ½ - 3 ½ hours’ drive - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake - Next drive through the cold desert till Tibet / China back to Resort for Lunch – After lunch drive to Lachung - The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu are the other places of interest - Back to hotel for lunch - After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and two hours’ drive – Check into hotel at Lachung - Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung.

After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - 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 - During winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the ethereal beauty - Return to resort at Lachung for Lunch – Transfer to Gangtok – Reach Gangtok in the evening – Check into hotel – Night stay at Gangtok.

After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake and Baba Mandir. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel. THE NATHULA PASS IS OPTIONAL TOUR & IT IS EXTRA CHARGEABLE. (In case of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)

After breakfast at hotel you will depart for city tour of Gangtok. Half day sight-seeing which includes Gunjan Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhankari Waterfalls. Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Transfer to Pelling via road – This is a drive of 140 kilometers 4 ½ - 5 hours through scenic road – In route visit Namchi Chardham & Ravangla (Buddha Park) Sikkkim Tallest statue of Buddha after then reach Pelling - Check in to the hotel – Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet– Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Over Night stay at Pelling.

After breakfast you will depart for full day sight-seeing. This includes Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins and Sky Walk. Overnight stay at Pelling.

After breakfast at hotel you will depart for Kalimpong. On arrival you will be taken to a full day sightseeing of the town which includes, tours of Forest Museum (closed on Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr. Grahams Homes School, Durpin Monastery, Mangal Dham and Pine View Nursery (cactus only). Overnight stay in Kalimpong.

After breakfast hotel transfer to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey. As you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful serene place linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.