Package Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok
Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquillity 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 - Nearly 135 kilometres, 4 ½ - 5 hours drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around MG Road (Mall) or local Shopping centre - Over Night stay at Gangtok.
Day 2
Excursion to Changu Lake and Baba Mandir
Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometres and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - NathuLa Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometres and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping centre - Over Night stay at Gangtok.
Suggestion Note:
• Nathula Pass visit is closed on Monday & Tuesday for Tourists.
• Nathula Pass visit is subject to availability of (ILP) In Line Permit.
• (ILP) In Line Permit will be arranged by our executive which is extra chargeable.
Day 3
Transfer to Lachung
After documentation and issuing of permit post breakfast you are asked to transfer to Lachung - The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu are the other places of interest – lunch at Rangang- Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung.
Day 4
Sight Seeing at Yumthang and Transfer to Gangtok.
After breakfast drive towards Yumthang Valley situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - On the way you may visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends - In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is sombre with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the ethereal beauty - Return to resort at Lachung for Lunch – Transfer to Gangtok – Reach Gangtok in the evening – Check into hotel – Night stay at Gangtok.
Note: You can visit Zero Point/Kateo Valley on extra payable to driver on the spot.
Day 5
Transfer to Pelling.
After breakfast at Hotel transfer to Pelling. Nearly 2 to 3 Hours drive following the way via Namchi and Ravangla. Pelling is at an altitude of 6800 feet / 2072 meters – On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc - Evening one is free to stroll around this small settlement - It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and wildlife -. Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling.
Day 6
Pelling Local Sight Seeing (Full Day)
After breakfast at hotel– Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing. The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring. Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls,Heliped, Kechopalri Lake, 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, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping centre - Over Night stay at Pelling Note: You can visit Sing shore Bridge & Chayatal on extra payable on the spot to the driver.
Day 7
Departure to Airport or NJP Railway Station or Tenzing Norgay Junction
Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) via - Nearly 125 kilometres 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – Forwarding Journey.