10 DAYS Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Tour

On arrival at NJP / Bagdogra / Siliguri you will be transferred to Gangtok, its strategic location,a strong Buddhist presence and heady cultural offerings make the First City of Sikkim - Gangtok, a tempting insight into this stimulating land. Mt.Khanchendzonga, orchid nurseries, great shopping - Overnight stay at Gangtok hotel. Meals : Daily Bed Tea, Breakfast at Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, Kalimpong

After breakfast day excursion to the oval shaped Tsomgo Lake (40 kms from Gangtok departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 mts. with an average depth of 50 ft and home to the Brahminy duck and several migratory birds On the way stop at Kyongnosla The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Travel to Baba Mandir another 17 kms beyond Changu lake Return to Gangtok. Overnight halt at Gangtok Hotel.

After breakfast start half-.day city tour, covering Bakthang Falls, Enchey Monastry, Do-Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology (world’s largest treasury of invaluable old Tibetan books & manuscripts on Buddhist philosophy and religion), Flower show and cottage industry ( the convenient place for souvenir hunting). Evening free for personal activities & shopping. Overnight stay at Gangtok hotel.

After breakfast transfer to Pelling. It is the entry point for major destinations in West Sikkim which has great historical and religious history surrounding these places.There are several places of interest in and around Pelling while it is recommended that one can walk around the area amidst the woods.One can enjoy the spectacular Eastern Himalayan Range from Pelling. Overnight stay at Pelling hotel.

After breakfast start for full day sight seeing which includes, Rimbi Falls, and Kanchenjunga falls, Khecheopalri Lake (a sacred lake and a pilgrimage centre for all faiths and is about 2 hours drive from Pelling, also known as wish fulfilling lake), Darap Village and Yuksom Valley( the name Yuksom is derived from three monks who consecrated the first King of Sikkim).Overnight stay at Pelling hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast start for full day sight seeing which includes, Pemayangtse Monastry ( wild sublime lotus, it is the premier monastery and the oldest of Sikkimand was patronized by the Royal Family and belongs to the Nyingmapa order - visit on the top floor to see zanthong pheri,a replica of Heaven built in wood), Rabdentse Ruins(the second capital of Sikkim,one has to walk through a bird sanctuary to reach this spot),Changay Falls, Sinshore bridge, Dentam Valley ; Overnight stay at Pelling hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast transfer to Darjeeling. which is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. Evening free to explore this Hill queen. Overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Early Morning at 0400 AM visit Tiger Hill famous for sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga, on the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to hotel. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PN Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetans Refuge Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Ava Art Gallery and Japanese Temple. Overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Activities : Mountaineering

After breakfast transfer to Kalimpong. Kalimpong is a pretty hill station, with majestic Himalayas in the background and gently rolling hills around. It has a relaxed and unhurried air about it. Kalimpong lies between thethe plains of the Dooars and the hills of of Darjeeling -Sikkim Himalayas.Kalimpong is a pleasant and safe place to spend a holiday. After check in Visit Durpin Dara Monastry,Golf Club,Pine View Nursery,KaliMandir OR Dello,Hanuman Mandir, Durga Mandir,Mangal Dham,Pine View,Overnight stay at Kalimpong hotel

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast transfer to NJP / IXB/Siliguri for return journey.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys