Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days

Routing: Delhi – Bagdogra – Gangtok – Lachung – Gangtok – Pelling – Darjeeling - Bagdogra

Day 01: Arrive Bagdogra
Bagdogra – Gangtok (approx. 4 hrs drive)
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On arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station, our company’s local representative will Meet, Greet & Assist you. Later drive to Gangtok. Bagdogra is the nearest Airport where as NJP (New Jalpaiguri) is the closest Railway Station to Sikkim. Drive to Gangtok passes through a lush green vegetation adjacent to it river Teesta flows in a vibrant current.
Overnight stay at Gangtok Hotel

Day 02: Gangtok
Today morning post breakfast, visit in & around Gangtok tourist places including Rumtek Monastery, Flower show, Hanuman Tok, Institute of Tibetology, Tashiview Point, Chorten Stupa.Rumtek is one of the biggest monasteries in Sikkim, which was built in the year 1960 by His holiness 17th Karmapa who fled Tibet due to Chinese aggression. Flower Show houses large number of flower as well the ornamental plants of Sikkim. During the flowering season, exhibitions and competitions are held here. Sikkim has around 4000 species of flowering plants. Hanuman tok situated at hilltop has a Hanuman Mandir and during the clear weather Kanchendzonga range can be view at its best. Institute of Tibetology houses large number of Buddhist scriptures as well acts as museum. Tashiview point provides an excellent view of Mount Kanchendzonga and far-flung North Sikkim Villages. Telescopic view of mountains is available. Chorten stupa is situated near Tibetology.
Overnight stay at Gangtok Hotel

Day 03: Gangtok
Day trip to Tsongo, Babamandir & Nathula Pass
Tsongo Lake, Babamandir and Nathula are situated in high altitude area. Tsong is at 12400 feet, Babamandir approx. at 13000feet and Nathula is at 14600 feet. Tsongo Lake is an alpine lake with lots of rainbow trout though it is a sacred lake of Sikkim. Visitors are not allowed to do boating and entering the lake. Baba mandir is situated much higher with a mandir established and maintained by 17th Mountain Brigade. Baba Harbajan a soldier who perished in a gushing river in 1960, re-surfaced to protect the border of Indo-China. Nathula pass is gateway to Tibet and before Chinese aggression this used to be only a silk route to Lhasa. Nathula to Lhasa is only 470 kms. In near future this route is being re- opened to start Indo-China Trade. Gangtok to Tsongo—Baba Mandir drive is one of the most interesting as it provides an altitudinal changes along with the vegetation changes. During winter the region is full of snow. Nathula is opened for visitors on the following days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tour has to be organized by recognized local travel agent.

Day 04: Gangtok – Lachung (approx. 4 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast, we will drive to Lachung. Lachung is situated in around 8500 feet with total tribal cultural and is one of the remote area. Scenic beauty while traveling to Lachung is at its best with long cascading water falls.
Overnight stay at Lachung Hotel

Day 05: Lachung
Excursion to Yumthang Valley (24 kms each way)
After breakfast visit Yumthang valley where there is a hot spring and the river runs through the middle of the valley. All around snow clad peak surround the valley.Before Yumthang, Singba Rhodendron Sanctuary shelter numerous species of Rhodendron which are in bloom during the spring time.
Overnight stay at Lachung Hotel

Day 06: Lachung drive to Gangtok
En-route visit Bheema & Twin Falls
In the morning after breakfast drive for Gangtok, enroute witness the Beautification of the wonderful Bheema & Twin Falls. On arrival at Gangtok, transfer to hotel for check-in.
Overnight stay at Gangtok Hotel

Day 07: Gangtok – Pelling (approx. 5 hrs drive)
Today morning post leisurely breakfast, check-out the hotel and drive to Pelling - is a new tourist destination, which has sprung up to feed the west Sikkim tourism circuit. Pelling provides excellent view of Kanchendzonga range. Khechuperi Lake which is about 13km from Pelling is yet another sacred lake of Sikkim. It is believed that once you visit the Lake and wish in your mind will be fulfilled. The Lake is in the shape of a Buddha’s foot and all around rich forest cover, guards the habitats. Lake provides shelte to large number of birds.
Overnight stay at Pelling Hotel

Day 08: Pelling
Tour around Pelling including Rabdentse ruins, Pemayangtse Monastery. Rabdentse palace ruins are covered with thick forest. It was the second capital of Sikkim before shifting to Tumlong later to Gangtok. Pemayangtse monastery is the premier monastery of Sikkim. View of mount Kanchendzonga is at its best.
Overnight stay at Pelling Hotel

Day 9: Pelling – Darjeeling (approx. 4 hrs drive)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Darjeeling (6800 ft.) - is one of the most magnificent Hill Resorts in the world known as the Queen of the Hills. On arrival at Darjeeling, transfer to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10: Darjeeling
Today early Morning (at 3.30 am) drive to Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular Sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (28,208 ft. Worlds third highest peak), on way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view) and back to hotel for lunch. After having lunch in the afternoon, visit Rock garden and Gangamaya Park
Evening free (walk to mall - suggested).
Overnight stay at Darjeeling Hotel

Day 11: Darjeeling – Bagdogra Airport / NJP railway station (approx. 3 hrs 30 min. drive)
Today morning check-out the hotel after breakfast and drive back to Bagdogra airport or New Jalpai Gudi Railway station to board the Flight / Train for your onward journey to next destination with Sweet and Unforgettable memories of Sikkim.