Down the mountains , explore the vistas of North Sikkim and Darjeeling
The north-eastern part of India is famous for its stunning beauty, warm-hearted people and many tourists exploring places . One among those is Sikkim, which has many splendid spots to visit. Tourist visit here to explore the beauty of mountains, trek around the green valleys, clicking photos down the falls, spewing lake and many more things. Throughout the year, the tourist comes to these places and enjoy a lot with all Sikkim traditional food and boundless beauty.
Smallest state down the foothills of gigantic Himalayas pulls everyone towards its snowy white vistas through the rugged roads. One being from the metropolitan hue and cry life loves to enjoy the aroma in natural beauty.
In this tour package of you will be visiting famous spots of Sikkim and Darjeeling .you will not only embrace the mountain vistas but also a silent monastery.Different Indo Tibetan food will give you a mouth-watering taste. In this tour, you will be starting from Bagdogra airport and proceeding towards your destination.
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Day 1 , Bagdogra to Gangtok (122 km)
After you arrive at the terminal you will be welcomed by our driver who will help you to reach Gangtok (Sikkim’s capital). The city was established in the mid 19th century as a Buddhist pilgrimage site. Bhutias, Lepchas and Indian Gorkhas are themain dwellers. It will take near about four and half hours to reach Gangtok. After reaching check-in to the hotel. At the evening you can visit the local town. Night stay at Gangtok hotel.
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Day 2, Gangtok – Lachen (120 km)
After breakfast normally drive to Lachung ,On the way visit some sightseeing like Tashi view point, Seven sister waterfalls, Singhik Viewpoint and Naga falls. Arrive Lachen by evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachen.
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Day 4, Lachen to Gurudongmar lake -Lachung (117 km)
Early morning after you have your breakfast by 8 am you will set to drive for Gurudongmar Lake, which is at a distance of 66 km from Lachen and will take 2 hrs and 30 mins. It is the highest lake in the world at an altitude of 5430. Lake is urrounded by snowcapped Himalayans mountains and believed to be scared by the Sikhs and Buddhists. But you must be cautious before going to Gurudongmar lake as the amount of oxygen is low so infant below 2 years, senior citizens as well as people with reathing problem are not allowed Then you will be driven to Lachung, the small tribal village with waterfalls ,hills .Dinner and night stay at Lachung .
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Day 5, Lachung – Yumthang valley -Zero point- Gangtok
Early Morning, breakfast will be served to you and will drive to Yumthang-valley (known as Valley of Flowers, with variety of wildflowers and alpine meadows. Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the Yaks and winter playgrounds of Yetis. On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered having medicinal properties. Then visit Zero point which is at an altitude of 15,300 ft above sea level and from here you will get a picturesque view of snow clad mountains and meeting point of three rivers. Back to resort for lunch. Back to Gangtok .Dinner and night stay at Gangtok.
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Day 6, Gangtok to Pelling(129.7 km)
After you have your breakfast you will leave for Pelling by 8 am. Pelling is a small town and has many amazing place to visit .You will be visiting Pelling through Namchi where the world's largest statue of Guru Padmasambhava placed. This place is famous for Buddhist monastery and scenic spots. After that you will visit char dham also known as Siddheshwar Dham and is situated at Solophok hill, 5km
away from Namchi town and believed that visiting this place is enough to wash all sins. The 108 ft statue of Lord Shiva is at this place. Then visit Ravangla Buddha park where you will see a few monasteries along with 130 feet Statue of Gautama Budhha. Dinner and night stay at Hotel of Pelling.
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Day 7, Pelling local sightseeing
After completing your breakfast by 8 am, you will leave to visit the local sightseeing of Pelling. On this day you will visit Permayangtse Monastery, Khecheopalri lake believed to be a wish-fulfilling lake, Rabdentse Ruins, Rimbi waterfalls, Kanchenjunga waterfalls, skywalkBKM. Dinner and night stay at hotel.
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Day 8, Pelling to Darjeeling ( 72 km)
After completing your breakfast by 8 am you will leave for Darjeeling. On the way to Darjeeling, you will be visiting the world-famous Tea Garden. Dinner and night stay at Darjeeling.
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Day 9, Darjeeling local Sightseeing
If the weather permits wake up early morning and go to watch famous sunrise and visit Batasia Loop and GhoomSamtenCholing Monastery. Then back to the hotel for breakfast and leave for other sightseeing. Drive to Tibetan Refugee Centre, Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan mountaineering Institute .Nightstay at Darjeeling.
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Day 10 Darjeeling to Bagdogra (67.4 km)
After completing your breakfast you will leave for Bagdogra. Tour ends.