Sikkim Darjeeling

Changu-Lake-Sikkim
Changu Lake – Sikkim
Sikkim Darjeeling 7 Days / 6 Nights
( 2N Darjeeling – 2N Pelling – 2N Gangtok )

Day 1 : Bagdogra/NJP – Darjeeling (93 kms)
Arrive at the airport/railway station.On arrival drive towards Darjeeling. Check- in to the hotel.
Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 2 : Darjeeling – City Sightseeing Tour
Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchendzonga, Mount Everest etc. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which is oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate(from outside), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda.
Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 3 : Darjeeling – Pelling (75 kms)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pelling. Located at a distance of 120 kms from Gangtok, Pelling is another serene mountain village which lies in the western districts of Sikkim. This village is situated at an altitude of 2000 mts(approx) and commands a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Overnight in Pelling.

Day 4 : Pelling – City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel and full day city tour visiting Pemayangste Monastery, Rabtense Ruins, Helipad, Rambi, Darap, Khechipalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rock Garden. Overnight in Pelling.
Note: Local sightseeing in Pelling will be done using Non AC Jeeps/Tata Sumos as per the regulation of the local transport associations.

Day 5 : Pelling – Gangtok (127 kms)
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Gangtok. Later proceed for sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Flower Show, Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Cottage Industry and Bakthang Falls.
Overnight in Gangtok.
Note: Local sightseeing in Gangtok will be done using Non AC Maruti Vans for all categories of hotels as per the regulation of the local transport association

Day 6 : Gangtok – Changu Lake – Gangtok
After breakfast at the hotel, full day excursion to Changu Lake .The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters. Also visit Baba Mandir.
Overnight in Gangtok.

Day 7 : Gangtok – Bagdogra/NJP (80 kms)
Today morning drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to Hometown.

Tour Concludes with beautiful memories!!