High mountain passes, clear glacial lakes, adventurous trekking trails and monasteries in the clouds - the hills of Gangtok make for one refreshing ride. The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is an attractive tourist destination, reflecting a unique ambience which derives from its happy blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside the deeply felt presence of stupas and monasteries, Gangtok also bustles like any other thriving town.
2 night(s) in Darjeeling
2 night(s) in Pelling
2 night(s) in Gangtok
1 night(s) in Kalimpong
Day 1: Arrival At Bagdogra Airport And Transfer To Darjeeling
Meet and greet on arrival at Bagdogra airport and transfer to Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. Evening free to explore this Hill queen. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: In Darjeeling
Early morning at 0400 AM visit Tiger Hill, famous for sunrise over Mount Kanchendzonga, on way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to hotel. After breakfast proceed for visit 7 points, covering The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan 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 ( operational, ropeway ride ticket to be paid by guest directly). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Darjeeling To Pelling
After breakfast transfer to Pelling in West Sikkim. The exciting journey runs through the winding road cutting across the valleys, hills and villages and follows the course of Teesta River and then beautiful Rangit River till Legship. Pelling a small tourist hub in the West Sikkim hills known for serene holy lakes, old Monasteries and pristine landscape. Pelling sprawled at 6100 feet (1830M) offers one of the most amazing views of Kanchenjunga Range. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Full Day Sightseeing In Pelling
Go for a full day Sightseeing tour covering in first half, Rimbi Water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kanchandzonga water falls, Khechepadi wishing Lake, Second half cover the Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabedentse Ruins (2nd capital of Sikkim ), Tikjuk view point, Helipad ground. After visit return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Pelling To Gangtok
After breakfast transfer to Gangtok via Ravangla and Temi Tea Garden. On arrival at Gangtok check in at hotel. After freshen up proceed for half day sightseeing visiting Ban Jhakri Waterfalls, Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms(closed on Sunday), Do-drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day Excursion To Tsomgo Lake And Baba Mandir
A day excursion to Tsomgo Lake situated at a height of 3,780 meters with an average depth of 50 feet and Baba Mandir. The shrine maid in memory of sepoy Harbhajan Singh. Back to Gangtok and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Gangtok To Kalimpong
After breakfast transfer to Kalimpong. After freshen up at hotel proceed sightseeing. Visit Dello, Flower / Orchid Nursery, Dr. Grahams Home, Mangal Dham and Buddhist monastery. Back to hotel and overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Day 8: Departure To Bagdogra Airport
Morning free for packing and transfer to New Jalpaiguri railway station or Bagdogra airport for return journey.