India Tours
Duration: 10 Days - 09 Nights
Arrive at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and proceed to Darjeeling (6,710 ft); a serene hill station. Darjeeling opens arms to tourists from all over the world to explore its untouched beauty. The weather of the hill town is so alluring that nothing in the world can make you leave it. Take a toy train ride (UNESCO World Heritage Site), have a look at the beautiful tea plantations while crossing the valleys, enjoy a stroll around the Mall road, enjoy the breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga peak from the Tiger Hill and sip in a cup of the best tea in the world. On reaching Darjeeling, check-in to the hotel. In the evening, go out for a stroll around the Mall or local shopping center of Darjeeling. Overnight stay at hotel.
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Rope-way and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
This morning after breakfast transfer to Pelling (6,300 ft.). The journey runs through the winding road cutting across the valleys, hills and villages and follows the course of Tista River and then beautiful Rangit River till Legship. Take a refreshing break at the view point near Melli to watch the magnificent confluence of Rangit & Teesta rivers. From Legship the road takes a steep turn upto Geyzing. The view of the entire surrounding widens as you precede towards Pelling, a small tourist hub in the West Sikkim hills known for serene holy lakes, old Monasteries and pristine landscape. Pelling sprawled at 6100ft (1830M) offers one of the spectacular views of the Mount Khangchendzonga, the Guardian Deity of Sikkim and the worlds third highest mountain along with other mountains of the range. Pelling is an ideal getaway for tourists as its vicinity has numerous waterfalls, small trek routes, villages and beautiful landscape. Overnight stay at hotel.
Post breakfast treat yourself to the beautiful view of mountains. In the first half of the day, you will be visiting Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. Then in the second half, you will visit Pemayangtse Monastery (one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim), Rabdentse Ruins, and New Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft). Enroute visit Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse; The mammoth statue of Guru Padmasambhava atop the Samdruptse hill & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham); a unique Pilgrim Centre has a main temple of 108 feet height on which is based the 87 feet high statue of Lord Shiva on the sitting posture at the Solophok Hill in Namchi. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) Which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. By evening back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Note:-
- In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.
- Inner Line Permit Required for today's excursion. Please carry original voter id/passport with two Photo copies of the same and with two passport size pictures of the all guest for the security reason.
For non residential Indian please carry Passport.
After breakfast check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachen (8,500 ft.), North Sikkim. On the way take a break stop by some beautiful spots which are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachen check into your hotel. Dinner and night stay at hotel.
Early Morning drive to towards legendary Gurudongmar Lake (17100 Ft)considered to be most sacred lake in North Sikkim. Please note that only Indian Nationals can visit this lake, so if you are accompanied by any foreigner friend you need to intimate us in advance. The lake is situated at the highest altitude of the North Sikkim and hence its high altitude may cause the breathing problem. Be prepared and do not exert. After paying visit to lake come back to the hotel, take refreshment and leave for Lachung. Arrive at Lachung and check in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
After taking breakfast at the hotel proceed for an excursion to Yumthang valley – the ultimate valley of flowers in North Sikkim (Alt 11,800 ft). On the way back to hotel do not forget to visit hot spring – the crystal water in it said to have some medicinal trait. Optional tour to Yumesamdong Valley or Zero Point close to Tibet Border (Alt 15,000 ft, 23 Kms from Yumthang) for Indian tourists only can be arranged (at extra cost and prior notice). Post lunch proceed for Gangtok. Arrive at Gangtok and check in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.