Discover East Himalaya
Discover East Himalaya - Duration : Nights/10Days
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - GANGTOK
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport you will be received by our office executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 4 -5 Hrs). Upon arrival proceed to the hotel for check-in; the evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 2 : FULL DAY EXCURSION TO TSHANGU LAKE / BABA MANDIR
After breakfast, proceed for excursion to Tshangu Lake (12400Ft /43Kms in 3Hrs one way from Gangtok) & through Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary and Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) (no entry for foreigner national, they are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 & above is number to visit Tshangu Lake). Situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 3 : GANGTOK TO LACHUNG
After breakfast check out your hotel than transfer to Lachung – Nearly 130 kilometers and five hours’ drive – On arrival Check into hotel at Lachung - Evening free to visit local market by walk - Overnight stay at Lachung.
DAY 4 : FULL DAY EXCURSION TO YUMTHANG VALLEY – LACHUNG
After breakfast you leave for Yumthang (Yumthang is a large valley surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends. In April, May and June the valley erupts in a riot of colours as rhododendrons, primulae and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom. In winters, Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adds to the ethereal beauty) one way. You can pay a visit to the famous hot spring on the way. Return to Lachung for lunch. After lunch you will depart for local sightseeing at Lachung. This includes visit to Lachung Monastery and waterfalls. Return to hotel for Dinner (around 8 pm) and overnight stay at Lachung.
DAY 5 : LACHUNG – GANGTOK
After breakfast you will depart for Gangtok stopping on the way at many places between Singhik and Mangan to see the Kanchendzonga Range. These locations offer majestic view of Mt. Pandim, Mt Kabru, Mt. Simvo, Mt. Jopuno, Mt Kanchendzonga and Mt. Siniolchu. On arrival check-in at hotel in overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 6 : HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING GANGTOK – PELLING
After breakfast at hotel proceed for half day city tour covering Jhakri waterfall, later visit Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday & govt. Holidays), Do-Drul Chorten, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sunday & Govt. Holidays), Flower Show. Afternoon transfer to Pelling – A drive of 140 kilometers 4-5 hours through scenic road – Check in to the hotel. Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Over Night stay at Pelling.
DAY 7 : FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING OF PELLING
After breakfast at hotel proceed for Full day sightseeing of pelling which includes Pemayangtse Monastery, Rimbi Water Falls, and Kanchenjunga falls, Khechupalri Lake, Darap Village, Rimbi Rock Garden, New Helipad & Kanchenjunga view Tower. Over Night stay at Pelling.
DAY 8 : PELLING – DARJEELING
After breakfast check out your hotel and transfer to Darjeeling (7380 Ft/ 2250 Mts/ 125 Kms/ 4 Hrs) Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. The evening is free for leisure, overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 9 : FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING (03 POINT + 07 POINT) – DARJEELING
Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts) at around 3:45 am for viewing sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (if the weather is favorable), while returning visit to Ghoom Monastery, Peace Memorial, and Batasia Loop. After breakfast at the hotel you will depart for Half day city tour of Darjeeling. This includes sightseeing at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Peace Pagoda. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 10 : DARJEELING – DEPARTURE NJP RAILWAY STATION / IXB BAGDOGRA AIRPORT
After breakfast check out your hotel then transfer to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey. As you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful serene place linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.