10 NIGHT 11 DAYS
GANGTOK, LACHEN, LACHUNG, PELLING & DARJEELING
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DAY 01: ARRIVE AIRPORT – GANGTOK
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport, our representative/driver will meet you and take you to your pre booked hotel at Gangtok. Check in at hotel and enjoy day free at leisure
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Gangtok
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DAY 02: GANGTOK – LACHEN
Today after breakfast, we will Drive from Gangtok to Lachen - 110 KMS, Altitude: 8500 ft. / 2590 m, Travel time: 5 - 6 hours
Photographs (2 each) and Photo copy of ID proofs (Aadhaar Card & PAN Card are not permissible) of all guests Travelling, are required for processing of permit
Small halts on the way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Hills and Waterfalls
Evening free for a stroll in the local market
Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachen
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DAY 03: LACHEN – LACHUNG
Early Morning - Drive from Lachen to Guru Dongmar Lake (via Thangu, a small village on the way to the Lake) – 60 KMS, Altitude: 17800 ft. / 5425 m, Travel time: 3 – 4 hours
One of the most sacred Lakes which remain frozen most of the year but a portion of lake touched by Guru Padmasambhava remains unfrozen even in the extreme winter
Drive back to Lachen in the afternoon
Later after lunch we will drive from Lachen to Lachung (via Chungthang)
Travel time: 1 hr. – 1hr.30 min
Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachung
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DAY 04: LACHUN – GANGTOK
Drive from Lachung to Yumthang Valley – 25 KMS, Altitude: 11800 ft. / 3597 M,
Travel time: 2 hours approximately (One Way).
Yumthang is an Alpine flower valley in North Sikkim. Here you can enjoy the scenic landscape and hot spring.
Zero Point
Optional: Yumesamdong Valley (altitude: 16000 ft. / 4877 M) for Indian Tourists only.
From Yumthang Valley you can also drive for another 30 KMS (Travel Time: 1.5 – 2 hours) to Yumesamdong or Zero Point – close to Tibet Border (at an extra cost)
Drive back to Lachung in the afternoon.
Post Lunch: Drive from Lachung to Gangtok via Chungthang (Altitude: 5550 ft. / 1675 m) – 125 KMS,
Travel Time: 5 – 6 hours
Dinner & Overnight stay at Gangtok
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DAY 05: GANGTOK – LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Today after breakfast, we will visit the local sightseeing like Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Plant Conservatory, Lhasa Water Falls, Tashi View Point, and Gonjang Monastery
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok
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DAY 06: GANGTOK – TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR
Today after breakfast, we will proceed for a full day trip to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Photographs (2 each) and Photo copy of ID proofs (Aadhar Card & PAN Card are not permissible) of all guests travelling, are required for processing of permit
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Gangtok
Nathu-La pass is subject to availability of permit and charges will be extra depending on rates
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DAY 07: GANGTOK – PELLING
Today after breakfast, we will check out from Gangtok hotel and Drive towards Pelling via Namchi (South Sikkim). On the way we will visit Tea Garden, Samdruptse, Solopok Chardham, Sai Mandir
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Pelling
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DAY 08: PELLING – LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Today after breakfast, we will visit the local sightseeing like Pemayangtse Monastery (17th Century), Khecheopalri Lake, Khecheopalri Monastery, Khangchendzonga Water Falls, Rimbi Water Falls, Rabdentse Palace Ruins (17th Century).
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Pelling
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DAY 09: PELLING – DARJEELING
Today after breakfast, we will check out from Gangtok hotel and proceed to Pelling. Arrive at Darjeeling & Check in at hotel
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Pelling
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DAY 10: DARJEELING – TIGER HILL – LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Today Early Morning (From 04 AM to 07 AM) we will visit Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop
After Breakfast (From 10 AM to 02 PM) we will visit Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Rock Climbing (Tenzing Rock), Tea Garden, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Natural History Museum (Closed on Sunday), Japanese Temple
Optional – Toy Train (At extra payment for tickets & waiting charges payable by the guest directly)
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling
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DAY 11: DARJEELING – DEPARTURE
Today after breakfast, we will check out from Darjeeling hotel and proceed to Bagdogra airport to board the flight back to home