The Himalaya are among the youngest mountain ranges on the planet and consist mostly of uplifted sedimentary and metamorphic rock. Several places in the Himalayas are of religious significance in Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. A notable example of a religious site is Paro Taktsang, where Padmasambhava is said to have founded Buddhism in Bhutan.
2 night(s) in Gangtok
2 night(s) in Lachung
1 night(s) in Gangtok
2 night(s) in Pelling
2 night(s) in Darjeeling
Day 1: Arrival At Gangtok
Meet and greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri railway station or Bagdogra and transfer to Gangtok. Rest of the evening free for own activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Excursion To Tsomgo Lake And Baba Mandir
A day excursion to Tsomgo Lake - situated at a height of 3,780 Mts. with an average depth of 50 ft and Baba Mandir - The shrine made in memory of sepoy Harbhajan Singh. Back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Gangtok To Lachung
After breakfast pick up from hotel at Gangtok and transfer to Lachung via Phodong, Mangan, Singik Chungthang and Maltim. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 4: Excursion To Yumthang Valley
Early Morning visit Yumthang Valley ( Famous as Valley of variety of Rhododendron ). Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks and winter playgrounds of yetis. On the way back visit the Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 5: Lachung To Gangtok
After breakfast transfer to Gangtok. Rest of the day free for own activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Gangtok To Pelling
After breakfast proceed for half day city tour covering Rumtek Monastery, Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms (Closed On Sunday), Do-drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology (Closed On Sunday). Later transfer to Pelling. One can enjoy the spectacular Eastern Himalayan Range from Pelling. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Full Day Sightseeing In Pelling
After breakfast start a full day sightseeing tour covering in first half, Rimbi Water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kangchenjunga waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake. Second half cover the Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins (2nd capital of Sikkim ), Tikjuk view point and Helipad ground. After visit return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Pelling To Darjeeling
After breakfast transfer to Darjeeling. It is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. Rest of the day free for own activities. Overnigth stay at hotel.
Day 9: Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early Morning at 04:00 AM visit Tiger Hill, famous for sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga. On way visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to hotel. After breakfast proceed to visit 7 points, covering The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and PNZ Zoological Park ( both closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Self Help Refuge Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda and Ropeway (optional, ropeway ride ticket to be paid by guest directly). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Darjeeling Departure
Morning free for packing and transfer to New Jalpaiguri railway station or Bagdogara airport for return journey – Tour Ends.