Gangtok & Pelling Package Tour 06 Nights & 07 Days

Day- 01

On arrival and transfer to Gangtok - On arrival, guests will be representative will receive guests and assist them to forward journey to  Gangtok - The drive is approximately 120 Kilometres and is nearly 04½ - 05 hours drive along the River Teesta and National Highway 10 - Gangtok is a clean bustling, friendly hill station, and the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim - It is a perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure - It is a land of monastery, mystic rituals, and colourful festivals - It is popular Buddhist pilgrimage site after the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840 - Situated at an elevation of 1,437 meters i.e. 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies - In the evening one is free to stroll around M.G.Marg or the local Market - One can also visit the local pub or Casinos - Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day- 02

Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake [Nathu La  is Optional] - Early morning breakfast - After the arrival of permits the vehicle will report at hotel or Taxi Stand - After breakfast excursion start - This is nearly 52 kilometers drive and takes nearly 02 hours - Visit Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty - Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lakes of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen - Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way - The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Overnight stay at Gangtok

[Note: Nathu La Pass visit is an option and depends heavily on the permit issued -  Papers are collected the previous night [EPIC i.e. Voters ID Or Passport] - Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get canceled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 - INR 4000  has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing] Foreign Nationals are not allowed to Nathula or Baba Mandir but with a guide, they are allowed only toll Tsomgo Lake]

Day- 03

Gangtok Local Sightseeing - Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok - After 1975 Gangtok was made India's 22nd state of India - Sightseeing will be for full or half-day as per guests requirement to make it easy and comfortable - It is not possible to cover all the spot in a single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance traveled - Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Closed on Sunday and 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month), Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Dro-Dul Chorten, Gonjang Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours) - Back to Hotel - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center Or Casino - Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day- 04

Transfer to Pelling [Via Namchi Chaar Dham is Optional Or Half Day Gangtok Local sightseeing] - Morning breakfast and check out of the hotel to proceed to Pelling - A drive of approximately 130 kilometers and is nearly 03½ - 04½ hours drive along the scenic road - [Option of Namchi Visit is Optional] - On the way guest can enjoy having a cup of Tea at Temi Tea Estate the lone Tea Estate of Sikkim - 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 settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, historical sites, short trek routes, and wildlife - 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

[Note: Either Half Day Gangtok Sightseeing can be Optional  Similarly Via Namchi Chaar Dhaam & Temi Tea Estate can also be Optional - It depends on guests and their choice] 

Day- 05

Pelling Local sightseeing - After breakfast at hotel - Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing - 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 lake and it is believed that any wish prayed for in lake area comes true - Myth & fact 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 -  [Sky walk is open to guest at Optional Cost] -Back to hotel - Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling

Day- 06

Excursion to Yuksom - Early morning breakfast - Start for Yuksom which is approximately 42 kilometers and is nearly 02 hours drive  - Yuksom is the first capital and a historical town in Geyzing subdivision in the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim - The Chogyal established the first monastery at Yuksom in Sikkim known as the Dubdi Monastery in 1701, which is part of Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit is located at the top of a hill about an hour's walk from Yuksom - The Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Dubdi Monastery, is located in the area and also a smaller Mallu Monastery - It was also known as the Hermit's Cell after its reclusive founder Lhatsun Namkha Jigme  - One can visit Darap Homestay & rock garden on the way if time permits - Dzongri Trek starts from Yuksom - It is also the entry point of Kanchendzonga National Park - Back to hotel/resort or homestay - Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling

Day- 07

Departure transfer to Siliguri Or Gangtok -  Guests can stroll the area and enjoy the Sunrise from any elevated point like Helipad or Hotel or resort rooftop -  Early Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri  - It is approximately 140 kilometers and nearly 05½ - 06 hours drive  to Siliguri whereas Pakyong Airport (PYG) is nearly 115 kilometers and is nearly  03½ - 04 hours drive - The Siliguri drive will be along the River Rangit and next along the River Teesta - Stop at Jorethang or Melli or Chitrey or for Tea & refreshment - If time permits stop at Coronation bridge for photography - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush -  Reach  Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) / Pakyong Airport (PYG) - Forwarding Journey