Sikkim Tour Package - SDD - 017 - 07 Nights / 08 Days - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Gangtok (02 Nights) - Lachen (01 Nights) - Lachung (01 Night) - Gangtok (01 Night) - Pelling (02 Nights) - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri
Day – 01 – Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok - Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an 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 - Nearly 135 kilometres 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day – 02 – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir - Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 02 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees - 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 – This lake is a place to enjoy for an hour or two – It is home to many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for the Indian Army and the people - Nathu La Pass to the Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day - 03 – Transfer to Lachen from Gangtok - Early morning breakfast – Drive 135 kilometers and it is nearly 05 - 06 hours drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometers 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
Please Note: There are a few places on the way or is nearby namely Chopta Valley, Zero Point Or Yumesamdong, Lachen & Lachung Monastery, Kala Patthar, Katao, Hot water Spring and are generally not included in the standard north Sikkim Package. If interested one can visit those points-paying Drivers on the spot INR 2500 - INR 3500 per vehicle. But it is done generally in Summer to view snow.
Day - 04 - Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake - Early morning breakfast - Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers and nearly 02½ - 03½ hour’s 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 as 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 – 05 – Sight Seeing at Yumthang and transfer to Gangtok - Early morning breakfast - After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet – 26 kilometres and 1 ½ hour’s 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 for lunch - After lunch drive to Gangtok 130 kilometers, 4 – 5 hours drive - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day – 06 – Transfer to Pelling - Transfer to Pelling via road – This is a drive of 140 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours through scenic road – Check in to the hotel – Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet - On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow-capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc - It is one of the exotic destinations with historical sites, short trek routes and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is inspiring and the scenic view is something to be seen to be believed - Yuksom, Ravangla, Rinchenpong and Namchi are some of the tourist spots nearby – Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Over Night stay at Pelling
Day – 07 – Pelling Local sightseeing - After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing of Pelling and its surroundings - The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring - Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lakes and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling
Day - 08 - Departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri – Early morning breakfast - Next transfer drive to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - The drive will be approximately 140 kilometers and is nearly 04 - 05 hours drive - The drive is along the River Rangit and next along the River Teesta - Stop at Jorethang, Melli or Chitrey for Tea and refreshment - One more stop if time permits will be at Coronation bridge - Continue to drive to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Reach Airport or Station - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey