Day-01 Gangtok
NJP Rly Stn / IXB Airport – Gangtok (About 125 kms / 4 hrs) Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP station / IXB airport & transfer to Gangtok – “The Capital City of Sikkim”. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.
Day-02 Gangtok (Trip to Tsomgo Lake + Baba Mandir)
Start for a half day excursion trip of Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13200 ft) 52 kms from Gangtok city. Tsomgo Lake freezes completely during the winter and is much revered by the locals. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.
Day-03 Gangtok – Lachung (About 117 kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast pick up at 0900 A.M from hotel at Gangtok & drive to Lachung (altitude 8610 ft). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sisters Water Falls, (Lunch at Namak), Naga Water Falls, (Tea break at Chungthang) Arrive Lachung in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Lachung.
Day-04 Lachung –Yumthang Excursion (24 Km. & 11,800 ft)
Early Morning drive 24 km to Yumthang-valley (known as Valley of Flowers), Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the Yaks & winter playgrounds of Yetis. On your way back visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch. Afternoon can be spent interacting with the local people and their day-to-day activities and lifestyle. Overnight stay will be at Lachung.
Day-05 Lachung - Gangtok (About 117kms/6 hrs)
After breakfast (at 8.00 am,) take the transfer to Gangtok Enroute witness the Beautification of the wonderful Bheema & Twin Falls. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Lachung.
Day-06 Gangtok local sightseeing - Pelling (About 132 Kms / 5 hrs)
This morning start for a half day city tour of Gangtok covering Rumtek Monastery, Botanical Garden, Dro-Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre. After noon proceed to Pelling (6800 ft.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Pelling.
Day-07 Pelling sight seeing
After breakfast start for local sightseeing tour covering Rimbi Falls, Khangchendzonga falls, Khachoedpalri Wish Lake, Back to hotel for lunch. After lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, Rabdantse View Point, Helipad Ground. Overnight stay will be at Pelling.
Day-08 Pelling - Darjeeling (About 118 Kms /4 hrs)
This morning drive to Darjeeling (7,100 ft.) is one of the most magnificent Hill Resorts in the World. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.
Day-09 Darjeeling (sight seeing)
Early Morning (at 0400 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (28,208 ft. Worlds third highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple. Evening free (walking tour of mall - suggested). Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.
Day-10 Darjeeling - Mirik (About 49 kms / 2 hrs)
After breakfast transfer to Mirik at an altitude of 5800 ft. This place surrounded by lush green tea gardens, Orange orchards & in centre a beautiful lake called Sumendu Lake. Enroute visit Indo-Nepal Border & Pasupati Market in Nepal (Extra vehicle charge applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market). On arrival check-in to your hotel. In afternoon visit Sumendu Lake by walk. Where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake & also you can do the horse ride over there. Overnight stay will be at Mirik.
Day-11 Mirik – NJP Rly station/ IXB airport (56 kms / 2 hrs)
Morning free for packing & personal activities. Check out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to NJP railway station / IXB airport for your onward journey. Enroute visit Mirik Monastery & Tea Gardens.
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