Darjeeling {14N/15D}

Tour Overview

Day 1

NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Mirik

Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Mirik (4,902 ft.). Mirik is famous for its man-made Sumendu Lake, Cardamom plantations and Tea Estates. (One can do Boating on direct payment basis in lake). On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Mirik.

Day 2

Mirik – Darjeeling

After breakfast & transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.) via Indo-Nepal Border (Extra vehicle charges will be applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market). On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 03

Darjeeling Sightseeing

Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 04

Darjeeling – Pelling

This morning after breakfast transfer to Pelling (6,300 ft.) via Singla Check post. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 05

Pelling Sightseeing

After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. 1st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 06

Pelling – Gangtok

After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). Enroute visit Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 07

Gangtok Local Sightseeing

Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 08

Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok. (In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)

Day 09

Gangtok – Lachen

After breakfast check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachen (8,500 ft.), North Sikkim. On the way take a break for some beautiful spots which are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachen check into your hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachen.

Day 10

Lachen – Chopta Valley – Gurudongmar Lake

Early Morning drive to Chopta Valley (13,200 ft.) & Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft.). Back to hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen.

Day 11

Lachen – Lachung

After breakfast drive to Lachung (8,700 ft.). Arrive Lachung & Check in at your hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 12

Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion + Zero Point

After breakfast drive to Yumthang Valley (12,000 ft. known as Valley of Flowers) & Zero Point (16,000 ft). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch. Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 13

Lachung – Gangtok

After breakfast proceed to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On the way if the weather is clear you may get to see Mighty Khangchendzonga from Singhik view point. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Rest of the evening free for your own activities. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 14

Gangtok – Kalimpong

After breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (3,950 ft.). On arrival check in to your hotel. Afternoon in visit Mangal Dham, Deolo Hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Golf Garden, Durpin Dara Hill & Pine View Nursery back to hotel. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.

Day 15

Kalimpong – NJP Rly Station / IXB airport

After breakfast Check-out from hotel on time and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.

WHAT YOU GET

Assistance on Arrival & Departure.
Welcome Drink on Arrival.
Accommodation for 14 Nights & 15 Days on Twin Sharing Basis
Buffet 14 Breakfast and 14 Dinner
All transfer & sightseeing as per Itinerary by A.c Vehicle.
All permit fees & hotel taxes.
Travel Insurance.
Assured Gift End of the Tour.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Lachung :- Singhik View point, Seven Sister Water Fall, Naga Water Fall, Yumthang Valley
Gangtok :- Bheema & Twin water falls,Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Ranka Monastery & Banjakhri Falls,Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Pelling :- Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Sewaro Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Halipad Ground.
Darjeeling:- Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park,Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre, Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple.
Kalimpong :- Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries, Forest Museum
Lachen :- Naga Waterfall,Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu, Bhim Nala Waterfall, Chopta Valley, Gurudongmar Lake.
Mirik :- Man-made Sumendu Lake, Cardamom plantations, Tea Estate