Sikkim-Darjeeling

Gangtok 2 Night / Lachung 2 Nights / Gangtok 1 Nights / Pelling 1 Nights / Darjeeling 2 Nights

1st Day : Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station to Gangtok – Arrival and transfer

• Meet and Greet on arrival and transfer to Gangtok – The Capital of Sikkim.

• After arrival in Gangtok, we check-in at the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends), following which the rest of the day can be spent at leisure.

Overnight stay in Gangtok

2nd Day : Gangtok – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir

Today we go on an excursion drive to Tsomgo Lake (12,300 ft) and New Baba Mandir (13,200 ft)

Important Note on Tsomgo Lake:

• In case the travel permit is not given by the tourism department due to landslides or bad weather conditions, we will arrange for an alternate sightseeing

• During the rush period, guests may be required to wait at the 2nd Mile checkpoint for the travel permit to arrive. It may take 30 – 45 minutes for the permits to arrive. Guest patience is highly appreciated.

3rd Day : Gangtok to Lachung – Transfe

After breakfast, we transfer to Lachung. The picturesque mountain village of Lachung, at a height of 8610 ft, embraced by snow-capped mountain peaks, breathtaking waterfalls, sparkling streams and apple orchards, is the perfect holiday destination. Apart from the towering mountains, Lachung is famous for its apples, peaches and apricots. En-route Lachung, we drive pass many waterfalls (subject to road diversion by landslides and road conditions), the most prominent one being Bhim Nala Fall, also known as Amitabh Bacchan Waterfall.

After arrival in Lachung, we check in at the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight stay in Lachung

• Important Note on North Sikkim: During the rush period, guests may be required to wait near Tashi View Point or the hotel for the travel permit to arrive. It may take longer than usual for the permits to arrive. Guest patience is highly appreciated.

4th Day : Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion (R)

After an early breakfast, we depart early to visit Yumthang Valley. Yumthang Valley, popularly known as the ‘Valley of Flowers’ is a nature sanctuary with rivers, yaks, and grazing pastures on rolling meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Lachung (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight in Lachung.

5th Day : Lachung to Gangtok – Transfer (R)

After we check out of our hotel in Lachung and transfer to Gangtok. After arrival in Gangtok, we check into the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends), following which the rest of the day can be spent at leisure. Overnight in Gangtok

6th Day : Gangtok to Pelling – Transfer

After breakfast, we transfer to Pelling. On arrival in Pelling, we check into the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight in Pelling.

Namchi and / or Ravongla Sightseeing can be done at an additional cost. The optional sightseeings have to be confirmed 72hrs in advance.

7th Day : Pelling to Darjeeling – Half Day City Tour and Transfer

Check out of the hotel and visit:

• Pemayangtse Monastery,

• Sidkeong Tulku Bird Park,

• Rabdentse Ruins &

• Skywalk

We then transfer to Darjeeling. Check into the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends). The rest of the day is free to be spent at leisure. Overnight in Darjeeling

8th Day : Darjeeling – City Tour

• Early Morning at 04:30 AM (time is subject to change seasonally) we visit Tiger Hill, famous for sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga.

We then return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we visit

• The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday)

• PNZ Zoological Park (closed on Thursday),

• Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday),

• Tea Garden (outer view),

• Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda.

• After the tour, we return to the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends)

9th Day : Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station – Transfer

Tour Inclusions:

• All transfers and sightseeing on Pvt Basis (Without entry fee, as per the itinerary only)

• Only one way Transfer on day of Arrival & Departure Day. The vehicle will be available from *9:30 AM to 4:00 PM* or until the completion of sightseeing visits, whichever is earlier. This does not apply during transfers

• Accommodation – As mentioned above

• Meals – As mentioned above

• Driver allowance, fuel cost

• All tourist permits for Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir

Tour Exclusions:

• Tourism Sustainability Development (TSD) Fee – INR 50 per person – one tim

• Airfare, train tickets

• Parking fees/toll

• Personal expenses (room service, laundry, tips)

• Camera fees, Tour Guide, Tips, Attraction entry fees, upgrade, etc

• Additional vehicle service, activities

• Room Heater

• ANY COST ARISING DUE TO NATURAL CALAMITIES LIKE LANDSLIDES, ROAD BLOCKAGE, POLITICAL DISTURBANCES (STRIKES), ETC (DIRECTLY PAYABLE TO THE DRIVER)