Darjeeling-Pelling-Gangtok-Lachen-Lachung-Gangtok-Kalimpong
12 Nights & 13 Days
Duration-12 Nights & 13 Days (Darjeeling-02NTS/Pelling-02 NTS/Gangtok-02NTS/Lachen–01 NT/Lachung-02 NTS/Gangtok-02 NTS/Kalimpong-01 NT)
DAY 01: IXB (BAGDOGRA AIRPORT) – DARJEELING
Arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport. Transfer to Darjeeling (7100 ft / 110 kms / 03 hrs). Arrives & Check in Hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel
DAY 02; DARJEELING –Early Morning at 0400 AM visit Tiger Hill ,famous for sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga, on way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to hotel. After breakfast proceed for visit Mix points, covering The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetans Refuge Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Rope way, Japanese Temple, Ava Art Gallary & Peace pagoda. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 03: DARJEELING – PELLING
After breakfast, transfer to Pelling (6000 ft / 118 kms / 04 hrs). Arrives & Check in Hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04: PELLING
After breakfast go for full day sightseeing around Pelling covering Rimbi Waterfalls, Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake & Kanchenjunga Water Falls. After lunch you cover Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, New Helipad & View Tower .Overnight at Hotel in Pelling.
DAY 05: PELLING – GANGTOK
After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5500 ft / 132 kms / 05 hrs). Arrive Gangtok Hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 06: TSANGU LAKE & BABA MANDIR
A day excursion to Tsangu Lake (departure at 0700 to 0730 AM hrs ) – situated at a height of 3,780 Mts. with an average depth of 50 ft & Baba Mandir – The shrine maid in memory of sepoy Harbahajan Singh, Back to Gangtok. Evening free. Over night stay at hotel.
DAY 07: GANGTOK-LACHEN
Pick- up from hotel at Gangtok at about 10 a.m. proceed to Lachen(130 Kms / 06 hrs) at an altitude of 9000 ft. On the way stop and enjoy a few wonderful locations like Tashi View Point, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls, the confluence of Lachen-Chu and Lachung-Chu at Chungthang You are likely to reach Lachen at late afternoon / in the evening and will check in our hotel.
DAY 08: CHOPTA VALLEY –GURUDONGMAR LAKE- LACHUNG
Excursion to Chopta Valley & Gurudomgar Lake (13000 ft / 70 kms / 03 hrs). After lunch transfer to Lachung. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 09: LACHUNG-YUMTHANG-LACHUNG
After breakfast leave for Yumthang (11800 ft / 43 kms / 02 hrs) On the way you may visit the famous hot spring. Yumthang is a large valley surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends. In April / May / June the valley erupts in a riot of colours as Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom. In the winter months,Return to Lachung for Lunch. After lunch visit Lachung Monastery, Cottage Industry and Waterfalls. Dinner will be served at about 8 p.m.
DAY 10: LACHUNG-GANGTOK
Khangchendzonga Range. This location offers a majestic view of Mt. Pandim, Mt. Kabru, Mt. Simvo, Mt. Jopuno, Mt. Khangchendzonga and Mt. Siniolchu on the way. O/n at Gangtok.
DAY 11: GANGTOK
After breakfast local sightseeing covering Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Jhakri Water Falls, Burtuk Falls, Ranka Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday & govt. Holidays), Do-Drul Chorten,Directorate of Handicrafts
& Handloom (Closed on Sunday),Nam Nang View Point (Ropeway on direct payment basis) & Flower Show. Over night at hotel.
DAY 12: GANGTOK – KALIMPONG
After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong (4000 ft / 79 kms / 03 hrs). Arrives & Check in Hotel. After lunch here you do the sightseeing of Delo Hills, Dr. Grahm’s Home,Jang-Dong-Palrifro-Brang Gompa,Mangal Dham & Durpin Dara View Point. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 13: KALIMPONG – IXB AIRPORT
After breakfast, transfer to IXB Airport (85 kms / 03 hrs) for your onward Journey.