Winter Special Sikkim
8 Nights/9 Days
Gangtok (3N) - Lachung (1N) - Pelling (2N)- Darjeeling (2N)
Destinations: Gangtok, Lachung, Pelling, Darjeeling
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 : Bagdogra Airport (IXB) - Gangtok (114 km/4.5hrs)Tour Itinerary
Meet & Greet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Gangtok . At an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim is a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Check in at Hotel. Take rest and then walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. Overnight at Gangtok.
Day 2 : Gangtok -Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (32km/2hrs)
Morning starts for a full day trip to Tsomgo Lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from Gangtok City , the Lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The Lake is considered sacred by the local people. 12Kms further visit the Baba Harvajan Singh Mandir. Evening free at Gangtok individual activity and leisure. Over night at Gangtok.
In case of Land slide or any reason, Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing at Gangtok.
Day 3 : Gangtok - Lachung (117km/6.5 hrs)
After breakfast transfer from Gangtok to Lachung . En-route sightseeing Singhik View Point, Chumthang Valley. Check in at Hotel. Evening free to explore the beautiful Himalayan village by your own. Overnight at Lachung.
Day 4 :Lachung - Yumthang Valley –Lachung (25km/1hr) –Gangtok (117km/6.5hrs)
Morning starts for a half day trip to Yumthang Valley, which is only 25kms from Lachung,
Come back to Lachung.Later transfer from Lachung to Gangtok . En-route sightseeing at Bhimdala Waterfall, Twin Waterfall, Tong Check Post. Check in at Hotel. Evening free at Gangtok for individual activity and leisure. Over night at Gangtok.
Day 5 : Gangtok –Pelling (123km/5hrs)
After breakfast transfer from Gangtok to Pelling . Pelling is a very small Himalayan village in West Sikkim . Pelling is the nearest motor able point from Mt. Kanchendzonga , worlds 03rd highest peak, offers a good sunrise and all day long view of Kanchendzonga and the entire Eastern Himalayan range. Check in at Hotel. Evening free at Pelling for individual activity and leisure. Over night at Pelling.
Day 6:Pelling Sightseen
Morning starts the full day sightseeing in and around Pelling City, Covering Darap Village, Rimbi Water Falls, Rimbi Hydro Project, Kanchendzonga Water Falls, Rock Garden, Rabdentse Ruins, Helipad Ground,Sacred Kheochopalri Lake and Pemayangtse Monastery – the 2nd oldest Monastery of Sikkim. Evening free at Pelling individual activity and leisure. Over night at Pelling.
Day 7 : Pelling – Darjeeling (128km/5hrs)
After breakfast transfer from Pelling to Darjeeling . It is the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion was the origin of the name Darjeeling , which was first discovered by a British Captain Lloyd in the year 1829. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. Surrounded by Tea gardens, this little town faces some of the Himalayas highest peaks. Check in at Hotel. Evening free at Darjeeling for individual activity and leisure. Over night at Darjeeling.
Day 8 : Darjeeling Sightseen
Early morning start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (Worlds 3rd highest peak), Visit Ghoom Monastery , Batasia Loop ,War Memorial while returning to the Hotel. Breakfast at the Hotel followed by half day local Best Points sightseeing covering Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetian Refugee Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday), Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tea Estate and walk around to the Mall Road & Local Market (Closed on Thursday). Evening free at Darjeeling individual activity and leisure. Over night at Darjeeling.
Day 9 : Darjeeling – Departure (95km/3hrs)
After breakfast departure transfer from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station for your onward destination .
Inclusions
- Ex- Ahmedabad Economy Class Air fare.
- Travel by comfortable vehicle as per tour itinerary .
- Accomodation in comfortable & convenient hotels on twin sharing basis.
- All meals- Breakfast,Lunch/Dinner.
- Inner Line Permit Cost .
- Sightseen as per tour itinerary by comfortable vehicle on disposal basis.
Exclusions
- Entry tickets , porter for sightseen places.
- Govt tax of 5 % over and above the tour cost mentioned.
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the inclusions.