Gangtok is one of the more popular hill destinations in India's northeast region. Most travelers visit Gangtok with the idea of catching a glimpse of the spectacular Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. Gangtok roughly means 'Majestic or Lofty Hill'. Tourists throng to Darjeeling throughout the year to enjoy its cool weather, mystical Himalayan mountains, beautiful hills and more. Each sight in this town is picture-perfect. Darjeeling is perfect for honeymoons or romantic getaways.
Day 1: Arrive Gangtok
Day 2: Gangtok Full Day Tour
Day Excursion To Tsangu Lake & Baba Mandir
Day 4: Gangtok To Lachung
After breakfast transfer to Lachung (8000 Ft / 2439 Mts / 124 Kms / 05 ½ to 06 ½ Hrs). On the way visit Tashi view point, Kabi Longtsok, Seven sister’s water fall, Singhik view point, Naga Water Fall (Subjected the vehicle take the normal route). Arrive Lachung by evening. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion To Gangtok
After breakfast proceed for full day excursion to Yumthang Valley, which is Known as Valley of Flowers (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way). On the way back, visit Hot Spring (11800 ft/1½ Hrs/ way) considered to have medicinal properties. Back to hotel. After lunch, transfer to Gangtok (124 kms / 06 hrs). Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Gangtok To Pelling
After breakfast go for local sightseeing covering Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show and Banzakhri Falls. Afternoon transfer to Pelling (6000 ft / 132 kms / 5 hrs). Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Pelling To Darjeeling
After breakfast at hotel, go for half day sightseeing at Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), it is one of the holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Khecheopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls. After lunch transfer for Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 125 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs.). Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Darjeeling Full Day Tour
Early in the morning before dawn at 4 am proceed to Tiger Hill to watch the breathtaking sunrise and its reflection rays over the Khangchendzonga Ranges. On the way back visit Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery and back to hotel at 7 am. After Freshen up and breakfast at the hotel, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-help Centre, Tea Estate (outer view), Ava art Gallery and Japanese temple, Peace Pagoda, Labong Race Course and Rope Way. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.