Explore the mountains and monasteries of Sikkim and Darjeeling
The north-eastern part of India is famous for its stunning beauty, warm-hearted people and many tourists exploring places. One of 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. The 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 of 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 the main dwellers. It will take near about four and half hours to reach Gangtok. After reaching check-in to the hotel. In the evening you can visit the local town. Night stay at Gangtok hotel.
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Day 2, Gangtok to Lachen (120 km)
After breakfast normally drive to Lachung by 8 am. On the way, you will be doing some sightseeing like Tashi viewpoint, Sevensister waterfalls, Singhik Viewpoint and Naga falls. Arrive Lachen by evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachen.
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Day 3, 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 surrounded by snow-capped 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 breathing problem are not allowed. Then you will be driven to Lachung, the small tribal village with waterfalls, ridges. Dinner and night stay at Lachung.
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Day 4, 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 a variety of wildflowers and alpine meadows. Yumthang is the summer grazing grounds of the Yaks and the winter playground 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 the meeting point of three rivers. Back to the resort for lunch. Back to Gangtok. Dinner and night stay at Gangtok.
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Day 5, Gangtok to Martam,18 km
After breakfast at 8 am you will leave towards Martam, approx 40 to 50 min to reach Martam. One local guide to show you the way. During hiking, you will be visiting a local village and meet villagers a little into the forest and paddy field terraces. Our guide will provide you with lunch at a local villager’s house you can have a local taste. The hike will be around 4 hrs altogether. In the evening you can drive to the world second largest KAGYO monastery Rumtek. Stay overnight at Gangtok.
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Day 6, Gangtok to Namchi (80 km)
After you have your breakfast you will leave for Namchi by 8 am. Namchi is a rapidly growing town of Sikkim often known as cultural capital and also has many amazing places to visit. You will visit Samdruptse the world’s largest statue of Guru Padmasambhava placed. This place is famous for its Buddhist monastery and scenic spots. After that, you will visit Char Dham also known as Siddheshwar Dham that 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. At this place you will also visit Temi Tea Garden, it seems to be a green carpet is spread throughout the place. Then visit Shridhi Temple, a quite spiritual overwhelming place. Night stay at Namchi.
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Day 7, Namchi to Ravangla (25 km )
On this day you will visit Ravangla, the place with snowcapped greenery throughout the surroundings. Small hill station from where mist can be felt in an arms distance. Visit Buddha Park where you will see a few monasteries along with 130 feet statue of Gautama Budhha. Then visit Bon monastery, Ralang monastery, Rayong hot spring, Kewzing Dinner and night stay at Ravangla.
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Day 8, Ravangla to Yuksam (56 km)
After you complete your breakfast ready to move towards Yuksam that will take near about 2 hrs 30 min. This place has hidden beauty filled with major tourist attractions. There are many lakes, monasteries and mountains to explore around. At first, you will visit the Tashiding monastery on the mountain top which has a heart-melting atmosphere. Then visit Tashi Tonka monastery, Dubdi monastery, Kanchendzonga National Park. Night stay at Yuksam.
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Day 9, 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. Visit Batasia Loop and Ghoom Samten Choling Monastery. Drive to Tibetan Refugee Centre, Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan mountaineering Institute. Night stay at Darjeeling.
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Day 10 Darjeeling to Bagdogra (67.4 km)
Early morning can visit Tiger hill to get a glance at the world-famous sunrise in Tiger hill. After completing your breakfast you will leave for Bagdogra. Tour ends.