Itinerary
Meet our representative on arrival at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station and drive to Darjeeling. Upon arrival, check into a hotel. In the evening you are free to explore the local area. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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), 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
After Breakfast Check out hotel. Transfer to Gangtok. Check in Hotel. Rest of the day is free for Leisure. You can visit famous MG Marg in eveming by own. Overnights stay at Gangtok.
Trip To Changu Lake and Baba Mandir Morning Drive From hotel at 7:30 Am Morning. Babamandir is Situated In Same Circuit In High Altitude Area. Tsong Is At 12400 Feet, Babamandir App. At 13000 feet.
Tsomgo Lake Is An Alpine Lake With Lots Of Rainbow Trout Though It Is A Sacred Lake Of Sikkim. Visitors Are Not Allowed To Do Boating And Entering The Lake. Baba Mandir Is Situated Much Higher With A Mandir Established And Maintained By 17th Mountain Brigade. Baba Harbajan A Soldier Who Perished In A Gushing River In 1960 Later Re Surfaced To Protect The Border Of Indo-China. Drop At Taxi Stand.
Next the vehicle will report for North Sikkim with permit from Vajra stand at Gangtok around 11:30am -Drive to Lachen - Chungthang is nearly 96 kilometers from Gangtok - On the way stop at Chungthang - Next drive for 29 kilometers from Chungthang to Lachen - Reach Lachung late afternoon / early evening - It is almost like this town is hidden from the outside - The infrastructure is not good due to the remoteness and the snowfall / Rainfall - The place is worth visiting - Check into a hotel - Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen
The route is Lachen - Gurudongmar lake - Lachen - Drive 55 kilometers from Lachen stop at 15000 feet for permit to be signed - Drive the rest and visit to Gurudongmar Lake - 3 hour - A valley at an altitude of nearly 15 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows - This is a holy Lake and is one of the most sacred place of worship for the Buddhist - The Lake gets frozen during winter barring a stretch which remains as water even at - 20 C - The region is generally covered with snow from December to April - This is a stretch of cold desert till Tibet / China - While returning have lunch at Lachen - After Lunch drive to Lachung - Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachung
Early morning breakfast - Visit to Yumthang i.e. 25 kilometers, 2 hour - A valley at an altitude of 11800 feet through which Lachung Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the valley of flowers - Guest can spend a few hours at Yumthang - The vast Valley stretches and is a cold desert till Tibet / China - While returning visit to hot water spring if time permits (Optional) - The region is fully covered with snow and Rhododendron forest - Back to hotel for lunch / Packed Lunch - Proceed to Gangtok - Afternoon drive to Gangtok 130 Kilometers, 5 hours - Evening free to stroll around M G Road - Drop at stand.
After breakfast, enjoy a comfortable transfer from Gangtok to Pelling via Ravangla OR Namchi. On the way, stop by Buddha Park and witness the 130 ft. High Shakyamuni Buddha Statue OR visit the Namchi Chardham and witness the 108 ft. High Statue of Lord Shiva encircled and supported by a girdle of Chardham, which are situated in India at four different places, in East as Jagannath, West as Dwarika, South as Rameshwaram, and North as Badrinath. As you drive towards Pelling witness the beauty of the Kanchenjunga Ranges. Upon reaching, check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After a hearty breakfast, indulge in an immersive City tour of Pelling. Head to the sacred Khecheopalri Lake which is also known as the wish-fulfilling lake and has religious significance in both Hindu and Buddhist folklore. Further sightseeing will include a visit to some of the most scenic waterfalls like Rimbi Waterfalls and the Kanchenjunga Waterfall. Later, seek blessings of the local deities by visiting the theKhecheopalri Monastery and Pemayangtse Monastery. Visit the Rabdentse Ruins to know about the glorious past of Sikkim. Other sightseeing places for the day include Bird Sanctuary, Darap Valley, Helipad Ground & Rimbi Orange Garden. Return back to the hotel, after a day full of sightseeing for an overnight stay.
Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - It is approximately 130 kilometers and 4 to 5 hours drive - The road will be bit busy and jam is frequent - The drive will be along the River Teesta - Stoppage at Rangpo / Chitrey or Melli for a cup of Tea is advisable - One stop at Coronation bridge if time permits - One will travel through the area of natural beauty - Rafting on the way is an optional . Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey.
