Daywise itinerary
On arrival at Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri Rly. Station you will be received and proceed for Gangtok (5500ft. /124 km. /4 hours), the capital city of the Indian state of Sikkim (Sikkim is the 23rd.state of India). Sikkim is one the most beautiful state in India located in Eastern Himalaya and surrounded by High Mountain and deep valleys in between Tibet in the north, Royal Bhutan in the East and Nepal in West
Documents Required:
· Voter Card /Passport validity 6 months / Driving License / (Original + Xerox)
· 04 Copy Passport Size Photos
· Minor has to carry a Birth Certificate. ( Below 18 Years)
· For foreign travelers passport with a valid Indian visa. 04 a passport-size color Photo of each member.
Aadhar & PAN Card Not Valid for issuing the permit in Sikkim.
Today after getting permits to drive to lachen, which takes around 8 hours. Overnight stay at Lachen.
During this 3 days north Sikkim trip you will explore Enroute Kabi Lungchok, Namok, Mangan, Singhik view point, Seven Sisters WaterFalls, Naga WaterFalls, Chungthang & numerous other waterfalls & mountain streams.
Just start to drive up for an unforgettable excursion tour to Gurudongmar Lake (17,200 ft. /56 kms.)-a sacred lake, the waters are believed to possess the miraculous powers of granting issues to barren couples. The lake freezes during the winter except at one spot believed to be specially blessed by Guru Rimpoche. After breakfast departure for Lachung (8610 ft./135km/6 hours), it has been described as the ‘most picturesque village of Sikkim’ by Joseph Dalton in his ‘Himalayan Journal’ (1855), situated in North Sikkim. Lachung is an exquisite valley town resplendent in its crown of snow-capped mountains, breathtaking waterfalls and sparkling streams. Arrival at Lachung checks in at hotel, overnight halt.
Note: You may also explore Kala Pathar with extra payment directly to the driver as per your suitable time, and physical and weather conditions. Generally, charge for a full car Rs.3000 to 3500/-
After early breakfast drive up for Yumthang valley (11,800 ft. /24 km / 2 hours) excursion tour. Yumthang, where the tree line ends and the rhododendron groves cover the landscape in a surreal shade. Yumthang is also called the valley of flowers as in spring wild alpine flowers carpet the land. Yumthang is also known for its hot spring, which has healing medicinal properties . Drive to Gangtok.
Note: You may also explore Zero points with extra payment directly to the driver as per your suitable time, and physical and weather conditions. Generally, charge for a full car Rs.3000 to 3500/-
Morning After early breakfast 7.30 AM Today drive up for a memorable excursion tour to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. /39 km), this is one of the highest altitude Himalayan Lake. Most beautiful, this oval-shaped lake is almost 1 km long with its average depth 50 ft and situated in east Sikkim Himalaya. Again drive up for Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13,000 ft/15 km/30 minute). Back to Gangtok and evening free for M.G Marg. the popular shopping area in Gangtok, overnight stay in Gangtok
Nathula Pass is a mountain pass in Eastern Sikkim, on the Indo-Chinese border that serves as the trade link between India and China. Nathula Pass nestles at an elevation of 14,140 feet and ranks amongst the highest passes accessible by tourists via motorable road. The Old Silk Route through Lhasa, Sikkim and Eastern India used to cross through Nathula Pass. The other side of Nathula Pass is Chumbi Valley of Tibet. This mountainous pass is one of the oldest trading border posts connecting Tibet and India. The Nathula Pass is marked by Entrance gates of both countries (India and China) and military bunkers on both sides of the gates. On the Indian side, you would find some fortified military bunkers, a war memorial, an army exhibition centre, a military canteen serving hot tea and fresh snacks to tourists.
Today proceed to Darjeeling (7,200 ft. / 4 hours), The Queen of Hill’s. Arrivals at Darjeeling check in at your hotel. Evening free for a walk in the Mall, where you will get curio and handicraft shop Overnight halt.
DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING [ 1 PM - 4 PM ]
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute,
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (closed on Thursday),
- Tenzing rock,
- Tibetan refugee self- help centre (closed on Sunday),
- happy valley tea garden,
- Japanese temple & Peace pagoda.
Early morning, get ready for an exciting excursion tour to Tiger Hill (8,500 ft), the famous sunrise point in eastern Himalaya and get the breathtaking view of the changing colour reflection over the Mt. Khnagchendzonga peak and en route back to the hotel visit Batasia Loop ,this is a war memorial. Also visit Ghoom Monastery ,one of the oldest monasteries.
DARJEELING – BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAIL STATION (
Today after breakfast, checked out from the Darjeeling hotel with many wonderful memories, I drove down to Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri Rly. Station (103 km/ 3 hours)