Itinerary:
NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport – Gangtok (03 Nights) – Lachung (02 Nights) - Yumthang - Gangtok (01 Night) –Pelling (02 Nights) – Yuksom (02 Nights) – Kalimpong (01 Night) - NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport
DAY 01 - Arrival NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport – Gangtok
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Airport, will be met by our office executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (130 Km / 04 Hr). Check in and over night at Hotel.
DAY 02 – Gangtok
A half-day sightseeing tour will be arranged covering the Rumtek Monastery, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Flower Show, Enchey Monastery & Nam Nam Viewpoint. Return for an overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 03 – Gangtok
You will be taken on an exciting day excursion to the Tsomgo Lake (departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 meters with an average depth of about 50 feet. The Lake is a picture-postcard sight abounding with scenic beauty. You will be escorted back to Gangtok for an overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 04 - Gangtok - Lachung
After checking-out you will be taken by road to Lachung (117 km / 05 1/2 hr). Lunch will be provided en-route. Overnight stay arranged at the Hotel.
DAY 05 - Lachung - Yumthang – Lachung
Enjoy a fascinating trip to Yumthang. Return to Lachung for an overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 06 - Lachung – Gangtok
Transfer by road to Gangtok. En route enjoy an awe-inspiring sight of the mighty Kanchendzonga from Singhik (subjected to good weather condition) and a visit to the Phodang Monastery. Overnight stay arranged at the Hotel.
Day 07 - Gangtok – Pelling
After a sumptuous breakfast depart by road to Pemayangtse (116 Km / 05 Hr) via Ravangla. Overnight stay arranged at the Hotel.
DAY 08 - Pelling
Enjoy a refreshing walking tour covering the three famous landmarks- Rabdantse Palace, Pemayangtse Monastery & Sangachoeling. The tour, which commences early in the morning, reaches Sangachoeling - the second oldest monastery in Sikkim in 30 minutes. In the past, few of the bird watchers have sighted exotic Himalayan bird species on this trail. Return to the hotel for a sumptuous breakfast. Next on the itinerary is the Rabdentse Palace- once the second capital of Sikkim and now a famous historical monument. On the return trip visit the Pemayangtse Monastery belonging to the Nyingma-pa order of Tibetan Buddhism. It was built as a small temple in late 17th century by Latsun Chenpo. On the top floor there is a wooden sculpture portraying the Mahaguru’s Heavenly palace - Sangthokpalri. Return for an overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 09 - Pelling - Yuksom
After breakfast depart by road to Yuksom (35 Km / 02 Hr). En route visit the scenic Khecheopalri Lake, one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lakes believed to have the power to make wishes comes true. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three Buddhist monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This is the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Overnight stay will be arranged at the Hotel.
DAY10 - Yuksom
Early morning a short walking tour of about 35 minutes will be arranged to the Dhubdi Monastery (built in 1700 AD, the oldest monastery of Sikkim) and Tashi Namgyal (the stone throne for the first king). Return for an overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 11 - Yuksom - Kalimpong
After a refreshing breakfast depart by road to Kalimpong (85 Km / 03 Hr). Check in at the Hotel. An evening sightseeing trip will be arranged covering the Flower Nurseries, Durbin Dara Hills & Durbin Monastery. Return for an overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 12 - Leave Kalimpong - Bagdogra Airport
Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport (100 Km / 03 Hr) for your onward journey.
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