Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling

Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/ Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquillity to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at a height of 1670 meters/ 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India. It is one of the most beautiful towns with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, and butterflies - Nearly 135 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours’ drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Early morning breakfast – Permits are made one day prior to visit - This is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 2 hours - Visit to Tsomgo/ Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen) Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way – The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Morning breakfast and check out of the hotel to proceed to Pelling - A drive of nearly 130 kilometres 3 ½ - 4 hours’ drive - Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters/ 6800 feet - On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow-capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, etc - It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, historical sites, short trek routes, and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is inspiring and the scenic view from the top of the ridge across deep valley to the heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be seen to be believed Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Overnight stay at Pelling.

After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing - The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring. Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lakes and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling.

Early Morning breakfast - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to Darjeeling (!25 kilometres 2 ½ - 3 hours) – Darjeeling - At an elevation of 2123 meters/ 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Check in to hotel – Stroll to Mall/ shrubbery Park - Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling.

Early morning at around 4:45 AM drive to 8000 feet/ 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tea Estate, Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/ New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) (110/ 98 kilometres, 2 ½ - 3 hours) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/ New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)/Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush.
Forwarding Journey.