North Sikkim & Darjeeling Package Tour - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - 08 Nights & 09 Days - Darjeeling (02 Night) - Gangtok (02 Nights) - Lachen (01 Night) - Lachung (02 Night) - Gangtok (01 Night) - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)
Day - 01 - Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) and Transfer to Darjeeling - You will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Darjeeling (100 Kilometres, 3 – 3 ½ hours) - At an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range. Check in to hotel – Stroll to Mall/shrubbery Park - Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling
Day - 02 - Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing – Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop - Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Day - 03 - Transfer to Gangtok - Early morning breakfast - Driver will report with a vehicle after the early morning after breakfast for Gangtok Transfer - It is approximately 130 Kilometres i.e. drive of nearly 03½ hours - 04 hours - On the way is a small village of Lamahatta & Peshok - He will drive guest to Gangtok along the River Teesta via Peshok - Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at a height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies - Check into hotel & freshen up – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center or visit any of the discotheque in central Gangtok - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day - 04 - Gangtok Local Sight Seeing (Full Day) – Early morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok – Sight seeing will be for full day hence the drive will be bit fast from each point – Guest are require to maintain the time with the driver - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Rumtek Monastery, one of the finest monastery where his holy Dalai Lama stayed for some time – Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Ban Jhakri Falls, Ranka Monastery and Tashi View point are somje more places of tourist interest – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center or visit any of the discotheque in central Gangtok - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day - 05 – Transfer to Lachen from Gangtok - Early morning breakfast – Drive 135 kilometres, 5 – 6 hours drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometres from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – Lachen is 35 kilometres from Chungthang Reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening - The snow capped peaks, the Shingbha wild life sanctuary, Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Thangu are the major attraction – It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek – In fact the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards – A hamlet with very few people – It almost like this town is hidden from the outside – Like a Shangri - La – Check into a hotel - Welcome Tea – Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen
Day - 06 - Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake and Transfer to Lachung - Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers and is nearly 02½ - 03½ hours drive - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake - Next drive through the cold desert till Tibet / China back to Resort for Lunch – After lunch drive to Lachung - The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu are the other places of interest - Back to hotel for lunch - After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and two hours drive – Check into the hotel at Lachung - Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung
Day - 07 - Sight Seeing at Yumthang - Early morning breakfast - After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - It is 26 kilometers and 01½ hours drive - On the way back one can 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 Primula, 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 beauty - Return to Lachung - Evening free to stroll up to Lachung Monastery and the Lepcha village – Night halt at Lachung
Day - 08 - Lachung Sight Seeing (optional) and Transfer to Gangtok - Early morning breakfast - After breakfast leave for Yumeysomdong or Katao as per the program or drive to Gangtok after breakfast - Yumeysomdong is a large valley surrounded by mountains and Katao is a snow-clad peak close to Lachung – The scenic beauty of both are nice - Return journey to Gangtok is 125 kilometers and is nearly 05 hours - 06 hours - Lunch on the way or packed lunch - If the weather is good and the sky is clear one can get to see the Himalayan range - The location on the way offers a majestic view of Mount Pandim, Mount Kabru, Mount Simvo, Mount Jopuno, Mount Khanchendzonga, Mount Sinolchu, and other peaks - The roadside is wooded Rhododendron forest generally blooms during spring - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day - 09 - Departure transfer to ​New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) – Gangtok to Siliguri – Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Nearly 135 kilometres 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – The drive will be along the river Teesta and a stop at Rangpo or Chitrey for refreshment is advisable - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey