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
NOTE: During the Tour please Carry their Voter Card / Passport / Driving Licence / (Original + Xerox 04 Copy ) Minor has to carry a Birth Certificate. and For foreign travellers passport with a valid Indian visa. 04 a passport-size colour Photo of each member. Aadhar & PAN Card Not Valid for issuing the permit in Sikkim. You original ID address proff might show to Bengal Sikkim border for the security reason, So carry in hand baggage all time during your travel in sikkim.
Today after getting permits to drive to 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.
Enroute you will visit Kabi Lungchok, Namok, Mangan, Singhik view point, Seven Sisters WaterFalls, Naga WaterFalls, Chungthang & numerous other waterfalls & mountain streams.
Morning After early breakfast 6.30 AM 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 . Enroute visit Sulphur Hot Spring having medicinal values.
Morning After early breakfast proceed to Gangtok ( 7 Hours drive). Back to Gangtok and Night Stay.
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.
Important note:
Nathula pass closed on Monday.
Photography / videography strictly prohibited in the Border.
Foreign Travelers are not allowed to travel Nathula pass ( Indo - china border )
Today after breakfast, checked out from Gangtok and with many wonderful memories drive to Pelling. Chardham: this unique Pilgrim Center has a main temple of 108 feet height on which is based the 87 feet high statue of Lord Shiva on the sitting posture at the Solophok Hill. Apart from the Shiva statue, this Pilgrim Center also has replicas of the twelve Jyotirlingas, to offer one platform for Shiva devotees. Solophok Chardham Lord Shiva incarnated as Kirateshwar in Indrakeel (Present Sikkim). Therefore, in this incarnation he is locally worshiped by the people of Sikkim as Lord Kirateshwar. A statue of 16 1/2 feet height of Lord Kirateshwar is also installed in the complex. In order to attain Moksha, the Hindu belief is to perform pilgrimage to all the existing four Dhams. Thereby, replicas of these four Dhams, namely Badrinath, Jaganath and Dwarka dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Rameshwar, dedicated to Lord Shiva are also constructed.
Today after breakfast proceed to pelling sightseeing tour
• Rimbiwater falls
• Rimbirock garden
• Khecheopalri lake
• Khecheopalri monastery
• Kanchenjunga falls
• Pemayangtse monastery
Today proceed for Darjeeling (7,200 ft. / 95 km / 4 hours), The Queen of Hill’s. Arrivals at Darjeeling check in at your hotel. After breakfast proceed for Darjeeling local sightseeing tour.
DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
· 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)
