Sikkim & Darjeeling (Extended): Tea & Peaks Odyssey

Arrive at Bagdogra Airport and board your vehicle. Later proceed to Pelling. PELLING :Located at a distance of 120 kms from Gangtok Pelling is another serene, mountain village which lies in the western districts of Sikkim. This village is situated at an altitude of 2000 mts(approx) and commands a spectacular view of Mt.Kanchenjunga. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for a city tour visiting Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabtense Ruins,Khechipalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rambi Falls. Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok. GANGTOK: At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then. The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast pick up from hotel & transfer to Lachung. Enroute visit Singhik, Dikchu Dam, Butterfly Falls/Seven Sister WaterFalls, Chungthang Confluence. and reach Lachung by evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachung.

After breakfast drive to Yumthang Valley Known as Valley of Flowers (11,910 ft.). On the way back, visit Sulphur Hot Spring, which is considered to have medicinal properties.en-route witness the wonderful Bheema & Twin waterfalls.Overnight stay at Lachung. Note: Zero Point & Katao will cost ₹ 4500 - 5500/- Extra Per Car subject to availability of Permits.

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok.On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snow off the surrounding mountains. Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s wate₹ Also visit Baba Mandir Overnight at the hotel. Note: Nathula Pass is subject to availability of Permits and Weather & Road Condition which will cost ₹ 5500/- approx Per Car on Direct Payment basis. And it is closed on Monday & Tuesday. and it will be clubbing / sharing basis on season time as No .of vehicle permit is restricted.

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Darjeeling.Overnight stay Darjeeling DARJEELING: Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the othe₹ Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book ‘An introduction to hill stations on India’ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth ''. Overnight at the hotel.

(As per the avaibility of token/permit) Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turns golden. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which is the oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. height on the way back from Tiger Hill. Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for a city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday),Peace Pagoda,Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock and Tea Garden(from outside). Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.