7 Nights/ 8 Days Gangtok North Sikkim & Pelling

Gangtok is a perfect destination for tourists in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure - Land of monastery, mystic rituals/festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies - Check into Hotel - Sight Seeing to Rumtek Monastery (Optional)- Evening free to stroll to M.G. Marg or Local Market - It is advisable to have food in any of the restaurants in M G Road or vicinity - Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Accommodation : Cardamom Residency [ 3 Star ]

Early morning breakfast – Proceed to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Nathula (Optional). Evening one is free to stroll around - Overnight stay at Gangtok

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Accommodation : Cardamom Residency [ 3 Star ]

Early morning breakfast – Opt for ropeway and Tashi viewpoint. Drive 135 kilometers, 5 – 6 hours drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – Lachen is 35 kilometers from Chungthang Reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening - The snow-capped peaks, the Shingbha wildlife sanctuary, Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Thangu are a major attraction – It's a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek – In fact, the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards – A hamlet with very few people – It almost like this town is hidden from the outside – Like a Shangri - La – Check into a hotel - Welcome Tea – Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Accommodation : Lachen Mandala [ 3 Star ]

Early morning breakfast – Visit Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers, 2 ½ - 3 ½ hours drive - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake - Next drive through the cold desert till Tibet / China back to Resort for Lunch – After lunch drive to Lachung - The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu are the other places of interest - Back to hotel for lunch - After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and two hours drive – Check into the hotel at Lachung - Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Accommodation : Lachung Mandala [ 3 Star ]

Post breakfast, get all set for a day’s trip to the beautiful Yumthang valley, lying at an altitude of 11, 800 feet above sea level. En route, you come across a popular hot spring, known for having water with medicinal properties, which can cure skin diseases. Later, continue to Yumthang. Popularly known as ‘Valley of Flowers’, this valley looks very beautiful during spring, when colorful flowers like Alpine, Primula, Rhododendrons, and more are in full blooming mode. During winters, the valley is covered with a sheet of white snow. Enjoy the amazing weather and treat your eyes to the beautiful views.

In the afternoon, have breakfast and proceed for Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Accommodation : Cardamom Residency [ 3 Star ]

Morning breakfast and check out of the hotel to proceed to Pelling - A drive of nearly 130 kilometers – 3 ½ - 4 hours drive - Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet - You will cover Temi Tea Garden, Ravangla Budha temple, Chardham en route - Over Night stay at Pelling

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Accommodation : Dekeling Retreat [ 3 Star ]

After breakfast at the hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing - The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring. Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lakes and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Accommodation : Dekeling Retreat [ 3 Star ]

On the last day, have breakfast. After completing the check-out formalities get an assisted transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand for your onward journey.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Accommodation : Dekeling Retreat [ 3 Star ]