GANGTOK, LACHUNG, PELLING & DARJEELING TRIP

On arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station  you will be received by our office executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok. Gangtok is the Capital of Sikkim. On arrival Check-into hotel & rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at Gangtok.

After Breakfast proceed for Excursion to Tsomgo Lake (commonly known as Changu Lake) & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours’ drive - 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 – Back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

After breakfast check out you hotel and drive to Lachung via Chungthang – Lachung is 125 kilometers, 5 to 6 hours’ drive –Chungthang nearly 3 hours of drive from Gangtok – Lachung situated at an altitude of 8600 feet - On the way enjoy a few wonderful locations like Seven sister waterfalls, Naga Waterfalls and the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang - The road leads through Rhododendron plants of the Singha Forest Reserve extended up to the Tibetan Plateau - Picturesque landscape, snow peaked mountains, flowing rivers blooming Rhododendrons - During April / May / June one can find the riot of colors as Rhododendrons, Primulas and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom Check into hotel – Evening free to stroll up to Lachung monastery – Night stay at Lachung.

After breakfast drive towards Yumthang 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 Primulas, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the ethereal beauty. Return to Hotel at Lachung for Lunch – Reach Gangtok in the evening – Night stay at Gangtok.

After Breakfast proceed for full day local sightseeing of Gangtok visit Ranka Monastery, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point, Barthang waterfalls, Nam Nang view point, Ropeway, Flower Show, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology & Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), etc. (All depends on time) – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Overnight stay at Gangtok.

After breakfast, proceed towards pelling on their way to Pelling you will visit Ravangala Buddha Park & Char Dham in Namchi and after that you will check-in the hotel evening time visit local town market by walk. overnight stay at Pelling.

After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of Pelling. 1st half tour – Darap Valley, Rimbi water Falls, Orange Garden / Sewaro Rock garden, Khechupalri Lake, Kanchendzonga waterfalls, Sanga Choeling Monastery, Chenrezig Statue and Glass Skywalk. In afternoon start for 2nd half tour -Sangchen Pemayangtse Monastery (Oldest Monastery of Sikkim), Rabdantse Ruins (2 nd Capital of Sikkim) and New Helipad Ground (All depends on time). Fantastic mountain view from Pelling. Overnight stay at Pelling.

After breakfast check out your hotel and transfer to Darjeeling, the Queen of the Hills. On arrival check- in to your hotel. visit local town market at evening time by walk. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga (World’s 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple (All depends on time). Back to hotel – Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers 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 kingdom linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.