Gangtok - Pelling - Kalimpong - Darjeeling Tour, 08 Nights / 09 Days
Itinerary Details
DAY 2 : Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir (Full Day)
Morning breakfast at hotel.Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road which is Situated at an elevation of 12310 feet.The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep. Generally covered in snow for most of the year .This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds also visit the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all .Back to Gangtok .Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center. Over Night stay at Gangtok.
DAY 3 : Gangtok local Sightseeing
After breakfast at hotel you will depart for full day city tour of Gangtok.Full day sight seeing which includes Hanuman Talk, Ganesh Talk & Tashi View Point, Later visit 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 at Gangtok.
DAY 4 : Gangtok - Pelling
After breakfast transfer to Pelling. It is the entry point for major destinations in West Sikkim which has great historical and religious history surrounding these places.There are several places of interest in and around Pelling while it is recommended that one can walk around the area amidst the woods.One can enjoy the spectacular Eastern Himalayan Range from Pelling. Overnight stay at Pelling hotel.
DAY 5 : Pelling sightseeing
After breakfast start for full day sight seeing which includes, Rimbi Falls, and Kanchenjunga falls, Khecheopalri Lake (a sacred lake and a pilgrimage centre for all faiths and is about 2 hours drive from Pelling, also known as wish fulfilling lake), Darap Village and Yuksom Valley( the name Yuksom is derived from three monks who consecrated the first King of Sikkim).Overnight stay at Pelling hotel.
DAY 6 : Transfer to Darjeeling
After breakfast at hotel and then forwarding journey to Darjeeling.The road is scenic and pass through river Rangeet. Transfer to Darjeeling takes nearly 105 km 4 hours. It is situated t an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet. It is a land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills. Darjeeling is home to many international Schools and few of the internationally famous site like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, etc.It is also home to the famous World Heritage train The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). Check into hotel. Evening free to roam around market. Over Night stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 7 : Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to (8000 feet / 2440 meters) Early Morning at 0400 AM visit Tiger Hill, famous for sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga, on way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to hotel. After breakfast proceed for visit 07points, covering The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetans Refuge Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Rope way, Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda.Back to hotel. Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 8 : Darjeeling to Kalimpong (58 kms / 02 hrs drive)and Kalimpong sightseeing
After Breakfast transfer to Kalimpong. check-in to your hotel. After freshen up half day city tour visit Mangal Dham, Delo Hill, Dr. Grahams Home, Durbin Dhara Hills & Flowers Nurserie. back to hotel. Night halt at Kalimpong
DAY 9 : Departure
After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB. Nearly 85 kilometers 3 hours drive.Forwarding Journey.
DAY 1 : Arrival NJP /IXB/ Siliguri - Gangtok
Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB).He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok. It is the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies Roughly 125 km 4 to 5 hours drive.Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center.Check into hotel. Over Night stay at Gangtok.