Tour Plan
Arrival and Transfer to Pelling
Our Driver 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 to pelling - Nearly 135 kilometers 5 ½ - 6 hours’ drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Room & Hotel or local Market - Over Night stay at Pelling.
Pelling Local Sightseeing Full Day.
After breakfast you will depart for full day sight-seeing. This includes khechepalri Lake, Kunchenjungha Water Falls, Darap Village, Rimbi Water Falls, Orange Garden, Pemayangtse Monastery, Bird Century, Halipad View Point, Rabdentse Ruins and Sky Walk. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Pelling to Gangtok Transfer
Transfer to Gangtok via road – This is a drive of 140 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours through scenic road – Check in to the hotel - Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir + {Nathula pass Optional}
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)
Transfer to Lachung from Gangtok
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 will be served at Namok - 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
Sight Seeing at Yumthang & Transfer to Gangtok
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.
Gangtok local Sightseeing Full Day (10 AM - 4 PM)
After breakfast at hotel you will depart for city tour of Gangtok. Full day sight-seeing which includes Ropeway, Gunjan Monastery, Namnang View Point, Ganesh Tock, Tashi View Point, Banjhankari Waterfalls, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday & govt. Holidays), Do-Drul Chorten, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sunday & Govt. Holidays), Flower Show. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Kalimpong Transfer & Kalimpong Sightseeing
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.
Transfer to Darjeeling – Darjeeling is nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours - At a height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest – Popularly known as the Queen of the hills and is also known for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR Of UNESCO heritage tag), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) - Check into hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Darjeeling.
Morning Tiger Hill + Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing Full Day
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 rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sight-seeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Full Day Excursion to Mirik from 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.
Departure – Darjeeling to Airport / NJP
Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours’ drive – Forwarding Journey.