Sikkim Tour Tentative Itinerary
Chilled air blowing down from the high hills, shivering of green leaves rippling lakes , flowing rivers , sloping down falls ,spiritual monasteries all together sense you different .Sikkim in winter is just a wonderland totally snowy white mountains ,twisting rivers ,rugged road carved middle of the mountains and hanging prayer flag at places and many more undescribed terms to define Sikkim.
Sikkim being the second smallest but in context with beauty it is immense .Picturesque scenic elegance of the place mixes around whole corner .State is bounded by Nepal , Bhutan and Tibet. The state only has 4 district north Sikkim ,South Sikkim East and West Sikkim with all major destination through out the state makes perfect location for location. Our 11 days and 10 nights tour package is ready for your travel in an around Sikkim inheriting with all cultural essence ,
come across with people of different community and marvellous sense of Indo - Tibetan food.
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Day 1, Bagdogra to Gangtok (123 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. At the evening you can visit the local town. Night
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Day 2,Gangtok local sightseeing.
As you complete your breakfast by 8 am you set to leave for Gangtok local sight seeing . At first you will visit the Jhakri fall, handloom and handicraft cottage industries’, Enchay monasteries, flower show, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
where Buddhism is studied . And after all this, if time is left you can also visit Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok. Nightstay at Gangtok hotel.
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Day 3, Gangtok – Lachen (120 km)
After breakfast by 8 am drive to Lachung. Sikkim greets you with two rivers Teesta
and Rangit and these two meets at a point name Triveni and that is awesome visit
place where foaming white water gushes .Via that point you will going to Lachen.On the way visit some sightseeing like Tashi view point ,Seven sister waterfalls, Singhik View point and Naga falls, Lachen Monastery . Arrive Lachun by evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachung. -
Day 4, Lachen to Gurudongmar lake - Chopta Valley -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 snowcapped Himalayans mountains and believed to be scared
bythe Sikhs and Buddhists. But you must be cautious before going to Gurudongmar lake as amount of oxygen is low so infant below 2 years, senior citizens as well as people with breathing problem are not allowed. After that you will also visit Chopta Valley , home to rare species of animals , birds and plants. and preferred destination for trekkers .One side snow peaked mountains and green coniferous trees and on other side roaming rivers. Then you will be driven to Lachung, the small tribal village with waterfalls ,hills .Dinner and night stay at Lachung . -
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, you can also take bath. Then visit Zero point which is at an altitude of 15,300 ft above sea level and from here you will get amazing view of snowclad mountains and meeting point of three rivers. Back to resort for lunch. -
Day 6 ,Lachung to Gangtok (115.6 km)
After you have your breakfast by 8 am leave for Gangtok .on the way we will be visiting Phodong Labrang Monastary and Ganesh Tok.You will reach Gangtok
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Day 7 , Gangtok -Tsomgu, Nathula, Baba mandir
On this day you will visit Tsomgu, Nathula, Baba mandir after departing from Gangtok. As you complete the breakfast, by 8 am you will leave for Tsomgu Lake also called Chhangu lake and it will take one hour 30 min to cover 45 km. This 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 ancient period, the future could be predicted by the Lamas after looking at the colour of the lake Over here you can experience the joy ride and the ropeway. Later that visit Baba mandir located on the way to Nathula pass at a height of 15,000 ft. This Baba mandir carries a very heart touching story about an Indian soldier. Later that if a permit is available then visit the Nathula pass, Nathula pass is subject to permit where you need to pay extra cost.
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Day 8, Gangtok to Martam (18.6 km)
After you complete your breakfast by 8 am leave for Martam ,a village which is at
the foothills of Himalayas ideal for watching different species of bird and hiking
.After you reach there , local guide will help you the way. During hiking you will be
visiting local village and meet villagers little into the forest and paddy field
terraces. Our guide will provide you the lunch at local villager’s house you canhave a local taste. The hike will be around 4 hrs all together. In the evening you
can drive to the world second largest KAGYO monastery Rumtek. Back to Gangtok
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Day 9, 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 wonderfull 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 to Ravangla Buddha park where you will see few monasteries along with 130 feet Statue of Gautama Budhha. Dinner and night stay at Hotel of Pelling -
Day 10, 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 wish fulfilling lake, Sanghak Choeling Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Rimbi waterfalls, Kanchenjunga waterfalls, skywalkBKM. Dinner and night stay at hotel
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Day 11, Pelling to Bagdogra (140.7 km)
After you complete your breakfast leave for Bagdogra. It will take near about 5
hours. Tour ends.