Best of Northeast

Our representative will be there to receive the guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra airport / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction). He will be assisting for the transfer. 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. Visit The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the famous Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park. Check into hotel. Evening free to roam around mall or local Shopping center. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive 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 and Batasia Loop. Back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast rest for half an hour next round of sightseeing. 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.

Gangtok the capital of Sikkim suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals and 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 check into hotel. Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Leave Gangtok at about 10 AM and proceed to Lachung. 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 8pm. Overnight stay at Lachung.

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. 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. After lunch visit Lachung Monastery,Cottage Industry and waterfalls. Evening free to stroll around the village. Dinner will be served at about 8 PM. Overnight stay at Lachung.

After breakfast leave for Gangtok. On the way stop at Singhik and Mangan. If the weather is fine and the sky is clear one can enjoy the view of Himalayan range with Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Pandim, Mount Kabru, Mount Simvo, Mount Jopuno, Mount Khangchendzonga and Mount Siniolchu. Various location offers a majestic view of these peaks hence photography will consume some time.The drive will be smooth due to the scenic beauty as in spring the forest cover erupts in a riot of colors as Rhododendrons. Primulae and many other Alpine flowers are in full bloom. Back to Gangtok. Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local shopping center. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

After breakfast start for excursion to Tsongmo Lake and through Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary and Baba Mandir. No entry for foreigner national, they are allowed to visit tillTsongmo Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 and above in number to visit Tsongmo Lake. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at hotel. (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided). Optional tour to Nathula and Baba Mandir. One can opt for Nathula excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date and it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday and Tuesday for tourist. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible and a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit.

After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra airport / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction).