North Sikkim Tour

Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destination Covered: Bagdogra - Gangtok - Lachung - Pelling - Darjeeling - Bagdogra

Day 1: Bagdogra Airport - Gangtok
On arrival at (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be assisted to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5412 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Check in at the hotel & overnight stay with Dinner.

Day 2: Gangtok
After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake - situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Also visit Baba Mandir (subject to permit). Shopping at the Mall Road. Nathula Pass (Optional Cost). Back to Gangtok hotel. Evening free at leisure. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Gangtok - Lachung (125 KMS , 5-6 HRS)
After breakfast proceed from Gangtok and transfer to Lachung (8000 Ft / 2439 Mts / 124 Kms / 05 ½ to 06 ½ Hrs). On the way visit Tashi view point, Kabi Longstok, Seven sister’s water fall Singhik view point and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Lachung - Yumthang - Lachung
Early morning proceed on a half day excursion to Yumthang Valley (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms /01½ Hrs one way) & Zero Point (optional Cost). On the way visit the Hot Spring and Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Lachung - Gangtok
After breakfast transfer to Gangtok. On the way, see Bhim Nala water fall & Twin water fall. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6: Gangtok – Pelling (115 KMS. 3 TO 4 HRS.)
Morning Go for a half day (04 hrs) sightseeing covering Jhakri Water Falls along with Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday) and Flower Show. Afternoon transfer to Pelling (5500 Ft / 1675 Mts, 116 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs). Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7: Pelling – Yuksom
After breakfast drive to Yuksom (5840 Ft / 1780 Mts, 35 Kms / 02 Hrs) on way panoramic sightseeing of Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts) it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished 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 & Kanchenjunga Water fall. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8: Pelling - Darjeeling
Transfer to Darjeeling (6710 Ft / 2046 Mts, 125 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs.). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9: Darjeeling
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Darjeeling - NJP Railway Station Bagdogra Airport
Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (413 Ft / 126 Mts, 100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs) onwards connection.