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Simple Himalayan Splendor

Day - 01  Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling – Guest  will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Darjeeling (110 Kilometres, 3 – 3 ½ hours) - At an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range – The drive will be via Mirik - Check in to hotel – Stroll to Mall / Local Shopping center adjacent to Mall  - Over night stay at hotel in Darjeeling

Day – 02 Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing  Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters 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 & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast 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

Day - 03 Transfer to Pelling / Pemayangtse - Early morning breakfast  - Next transfer to Pelling – Nearly 125 kilometres  4 ½ - 5 hours - Situated at an altitude of 6,800 feet, early morning one can get a clear view of mount Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kabru Dome, Khangchendzonga, Pandim, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Siniolchu etc - Pelling is relaxing and the surroundings views of forested slopes offers many attractive walks and the view gives a feeling of exquisiteness - It is relaxing and absorbing the surroundings feeling of beauty  - Check in to the hotel -  Evening free to stroll near the Local market / Helipad – Back to hotel - Over night stay at hotel in Pelling.

Day – 04 – Pelling Local Sight Seeing Early morning stroll and try to get the spectacular view of the Himalayan range specially mount Kanchendzonga (Kanchenjunga) - Return to hotel and have breakfast - Local sightseeing to Khecheopalri Lake, hidden in the thick forest cover, is one of the sacred lakes of the Buddhists and the Hindus, next to Kanchendzonga waterfalls, Sangay Waterfall and the highest bridge in Sikkim. Return to hotel for lunch - After lunch sightseeing to the oldest  monastery Pemayangtse Monastery of Sikkim founded in 1705  - Sangachoeling Monastery, Singshore Bridge at Uttarey are other places to visit - Over night stay at hotel in Pelling

 

Day – 05 Transfer to Gangtok from Pelling – Early morning breakfast – Driver will report with vehicle – Next he will drive for 130 Kilometres, 3 ½ - 4 hours – He will drive guest to Gangtok – Gangtok 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 – This is the tourism hub of Sikkim – A small but vibrant city clean and safe – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day - 06 Gangtok Local Sight Seeing (Full Day)   Early morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the  city tour of Gangtok – Sight seeing will be for full day hence the drive will be bit fast from each point – Guest are require to maintain the time with the driver - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Rumtek Monastery, one of the finest monastery where his holy Dalai Lama stayed for some time – Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Ban Jhakri Falls, Ranka Monastery and Tashi View point are somje more places of tourist interest – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center or visit any of the discotheque in central Gangtok - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day - 07 Transfer to Lachen from Gangtok - Early morning breakfast – Next the vehicle will be waiting with permit for north Sikkim – Board and enjoy the drive of nearly 135 kilometres, 5 – 6 hours drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometres from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – After lunch drive to Lachung - Reach Lachung late afternoon / early evening - The snow capped peaks, the Shingbha wild life sanctuary, Yumthang, Katao and Yumeysomdong are the major attraction – It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling mountains, tall rock faces standing like guards – it almost like this town was hidden from the outside – like a Shangri - la – Check into a hotel - Welcome Tea – Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at Hotel - Check into hotel at Lachung - Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung

Day – 08 - Sight Seeing at Yumthang and Transfer to Gangtok - Early morning breakfast – After  breakfast  drive towards  Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly  11800 feet – 26 kilometres and 1 ½ hour’s drive - On the way back one  can visit  the famous  hot  spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - Early morning breakfast – Visit to Yumthang i.e. 25 kilometres, 1 hour - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachung Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the valley of flowers - Next walk up to Zero point, this is a stretch of cold desert till Tibet / China - While returning visit to hot water spring, the region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest - Back to hotel for lunch and drive for 4 – 5 hours and reach Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center  -  Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day - 09 - Departure – Gangtok to Siliguri Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Nearly 135 kilometres 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – Guest are advised to start early but not to rush - Forwarding Journey

 

Tags: North Sikkim Tour, Gangtok Sight Seeing, Pelling Sight Seeing, Yumthang Visit
Package : Simple Himalayan Splendor
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