Sikkim Darjeeling tour
Way to miraculous mountain ranges of Sikkim and Darjeeling.
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Day 1 -Airport to Gangtok
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 is established in the mid 19th century as a Buddhist pilgrimage site.Bhutias, Lepchas and Indian Gorkhas are the main inhabitants.After reaching check in to the hotel. At the evening you can visit the local town. Stay overnight at Gangtok.
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Day 2,Gangtok– Tsomgu, Nathula, Babamandir
We are on the second day, today we will visit Tsomgu, Nathula, Babamandirafter departing from Gangtok.As we completethebreakfast we will leave for Tsomgu Lake, which is located at an elevation of 12400 feet and 15 meters deep. The chilled water in the lake drives down after the melting of snow.This lake is considered to be a sacred lake by the local people. In the ancientperiod, the future could be predicted by the Lamas after looking at the colour of the lakeOver here you can experience the joy ride and the ropeway.Later that visit Babamandir located on the way to Nathula pass at a height of 15,000 ft. This Babamandir carries a very heart touching story about an Indian soldier. Nathula pass is subject to permit system where you need to pay extra cost.
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Day 3 : Gangtok local sightseeing
Gangtok sightseeing; Gangtok sightseeing, first hour you will visit the Jhakri falls, Handloom and handicraft, enchay monastery, flower show, Institute of Tibetalogy, if time remains then you can visit , Hanuman tok, Ganesh tok. Stay overnight at Gangtok.
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Day 4: Gangtok - Lachen
After breakfast normaly drive to Lachung ,On the wae visit some sightseeing like Tashi view point ,Sevensisster waterfalls, Singhik View point and Naga falls. Arrive Lachun by evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachen.
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Day 5: Lachen Chopta valley – Gurudongmar lake – Lachung
After early breakfast you need to start for Gurudongmar lake , which is 65 km one way from Lachen. We should reach early there because it will be very windy by the day time. Lunch will be served at hotel itself. After lunch drive to Lachung . Stay overnight at Lachung.
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Day 6: Lachung - Yumthang valley Zero point - Gangtok
Early Morning drive to Yumthang-valley (known as Valley of Flowers), Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the Yaks & winter playgrounds of Yetis. On the way back visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch. After lunch, departure for Gangtok. Stay overnight at Gangtok
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Day 7- Gangtok to Darjeeling
After completing the breakfast explore towards Darjeeling.It is situated in the state of West Bengal and famed well for its tea garden. On the way,you will visit the world-famous tea garden where you can take too many photographs to memorize your trip.A evening you can visit the local market . Night stay at Darjeeling.
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Day 8: Darjeeling whole sightseeing
If the weather is clear this morning we drive to Tiger hill to see the sunrise as well the mountain views, on the way back visit Batasia loop and Ghoom Samten choling monastery, back to Hotel for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Tibetan Refugee centre, Himalayan Zoological park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Happy Valley Tea State. Stay overnight at Darjeeling.
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Day 9 – Pashupati nagar Nepal border and Mirik Lake visit
After breakfast drive to Pashupati Nepal border you can get into the Nepal and do some shopping inside, later on drive to Mirik Lake through beautiful Tea garden. Evening free to explore the market again. Stay overnight at Darjeeling
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Day 10
Today you will have a heritage ride of Darjeeling toy train joy ride and later on visit Rock garden and Japanese Golden Pagoda. Stay overnight at Darjeeling
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Day 11,Final day
Darjeeling to Bagdogra : After completing the breakfast drive back towards Bagdogra airport.
Happy and safe return to your sweet home