Himalayan Splendour - Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling 06 Night & 07 Days

Day- 01

On arrival 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 & 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

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- 04

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- 05

Transfer to Darjeeling - Early morning guests can walk up to the Helipad and view the sunrise and return to Hotel or resort or Homestay - Next morning breakfast -  It is approximately 100 Kilometres and is nearly  03½ - 04  hours drive via Peshok Viewpoint and Lamahatta depending on road conditions along River Rangit & Teesta  -  Darjeeling is situated at an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas - This international destination is 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 - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is one more attraction - Reach Darjeeling and check into the hotel - In the evening one is free to stroll around Mall / local market - Overnight stay at Darjeeling

Day- 06

Darjeeling Local Sightseeing -  At about 4:00 AM drive to Tiger Hills [Subjected to availability of Permit], Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, War Memorial - Back to hotel for breakfast and next - Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tibetans Refugee center, Tea garden - Lunch at the hotel or on the way - Japanese Peace Pagoda, Natural History Museum, Ava Art Gallery are sightseeing spot and can be visited as per the day's program - Sightseeing places are dynamically set depending upon the road condition and time factors - It is not possible to visit all the places but the important ones are covered for the satisfaction of guest - Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling

Day- 07

Departure transfer to Siliguri [Optional Via Mirik]  -  It is approximately 110 kilometers and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours drive via Mirik Or Via Kurseong - It is 90 kilometers and is nearly 02 - 02½ hours drive along the scenic road via Kurseong and is 110 kilometers via Mirik  02½  - 03 hours drive along equally scenic road -  Morning breakfast - Hotel check-out time is 09 AM - 10 AM - After breakfast departure transfer - Mirik is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling noted for its secluded charm, Beautiful Tea Gardens, Samendu Lake, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and its pleasant Climate - Halt at Seemana for view  Or Via Kuseong - One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world - One stop at Kurseong Tourist Lodge for Tea is recommended to guests - Drop to  Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey