SIKKIM-DARJILING
Duration: 07 Nights | 08 Days
Destinations Covered: Gangtok (3N) – Pelling (2N) – Darjeeling (2N)
DAY 01: Welcome to Sikkim
Receive from Bagdogra Airport. Transfer to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Check in Your Hotel. Evening free to explore the beautiful city. Overnight at Gangtok.
DAY 02: Gangtok City Sightseeing
After breakfast we proceed to Gangtok local sightseeing visit Banjhakri Waterfalls, Do drul chorten, Namgyal institute of tibetology, Ropeway (Depends on weather conditions), Flower show, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Bakthang waterfalls, Tashi View point. After sightseeing back to hotel. Evening free time for personal activities. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 03: Tsomgo Lake , New Baba Mandir & Nathu La Pass excursion
After breakfast we proceed to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & New Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Proceed further to Nathula Pass – Indo China Border . ( Nathula Pass subjected to availability of Permit and extra payment directly payable to Drivers) Enjoy the evening at leisure. Shop around at M.G. Marg & explore the city on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok.
VISIT TO NATHULA PASS (14450FT) NOT INCLUDED: The road to Nathula passes through the Tsomgo Lake. It is one of the highest motorable roads in the world and is richly surrounded by alpine flora. On a clear day you can even see the road winding down the Chumbi valley. Tourists are allowed to go close to the international border from where you can see Chinese soldiers on the other side of the barbed wire. Nathula is open for Indian nationals on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays.(Rs.6000 /-per Vehicle Vehicle Extra to Visit Nathula Pass). (If due to landslide or bad road condition Tsomgo Lake is closed then alternate sightseeing will be provided).
Two passport size photo + 1 valid ID proof with address for eg. voter id, passport, driving license for each members above 5 years is required to create permit.***
DAY 04: Gangtok – Namchi – Pelling
After Morning Breakfast Proceed to Pelling. On the way visit Namchi South Sikkim (Chardham),Ravangla (Buddha Park), Chardham. Reach Pelling by evening. Check in hotel.Overnight at Pelling.
DAY 05: Pelling Sightseeing
After breakfast procced to pelling sighseeing visit Khecheopalri Lake, Sky Walk, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse – The Ancient Kingdom of Sikkim, Rimbi waterfalls, After sightseeing back to hotel. Overnight at Pelling.
DAY 06: Pelling to Darjeeling
After Morning Breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Darjeeling – which is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. Evening free to explore this Hill Queen. (walking tour of Mall is suggested) Overnight Halt Darjeeling.
DAY 07 : Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill to witness the Beautiful Sunrise. Experience the Mighty Kanchanjungha Mountain. After sightseeing Come back at Hotel After Breakfast proceed for Mixed Points sightseeing including Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda,also Batasia Loop- War memorial & Ghoom Monastery. HMI + Zoo(Thursday Close), Tenzing Rock, Tea garden. Evening free at the Mall & market. Overnight Darjeeling.
DAY 08: Final Departure
After morning breakfast check out from hotel & drop to IXB. Trip End