Sikkim Itinerary (North Sikkim & Pelling) – 07 Nights & 08 Days – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri – Gangtok (01 Night) – Lachen (01 Night) – Lachung (02 Nights) – Gangtok (01 Night) – Pelling (02 Nights) – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri
Day – 01 – Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) and Transfer to Gangtok – Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at a height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India – It is one of the most beautiful towns with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, and butterflies – It is approximately 135 kilometers and nearly 03½ – 04 hours drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day – 02 – Transfer to Lachen – Early morning breakfast – Drive is approximately 135 kilometers and is nearly 05 – 06 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 and the Local Monastery if time permits – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen
Day – 03 – Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake & Transfer to Lachung – Early morning one start the day – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 75 kilometers and nearly 02½ – 03½ hour’s drive – At 15000 feet Army camp will have the last check, Permit approval & one can have some refreshment – Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes at an altitude of 5430 meters i.e. 17800 feet – It is a Holy / Sacred Lake – The drive is through a valley at an altitude of 11000 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April – 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 blossoming in March to April – Back to hotel for lunch – Nearly 60 kilometers and two hours’ drive – Check into hotel at Lachung – Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery – Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung
Day – 04 – Sight Seeing to Yumthang & Hot Water Spring – Early morning breakfast – After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet – It is approximately 26 kilometers and 01½ hour’s drive – On the way back one can visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases – Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends – In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow-covered valley except in autumn – During winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow-clad mountains adding to the beauty – Return to Lachung – Evening free to stroll up to Lachung Monastery and the Lepcha village – Night halt at Lachung
Day – 05 – Lachung Sight Seeing (optional) and Transfer to Gangtok -Early morning breakfast – After breakfast leave for Yumesomdong or Katao as per the program or drive to Gangtok after breakfast – Yumesamdong is a large valley surrounded by mountains and Katao is a snow-clad peak close to Lachung – The scenic beauty of both are nice – Return journey to Gangtok is 125 kilometers and nearly 05 – 06 hours drive – Lunch on the way – If the weather is good and the sky is clear one can get to see the Himalayan range – The location on the way offers a majestic view of Mount Pandim, Mount Kabru, mount Simvo, mount Jopuno, mount Khanchendzonga, mount Sinolchu, and other peaks and the roadside is wooded Rhododendron forest generally blooms during spring – Back to Gangtok – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day – 06 – Transfer to Pelling – Transfer to Pelling via road – This is a drive of 140 kilometers and nearly 04 – 04½ hours drive through scenic road – Check in to the hotel – Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet – On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow-capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc – It is one of the exotic destinations with historical sites, short trek routes and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is inspiring and the scenic view is something to be seen to be believed – Yuksom, Ravangla, Rinchenpong and Namchi are some of the tourist spot nearby – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around the small settlement – Over Night stay at Pelling
Day – 07 – Pelling Local sightseeing – After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing of Pelling and its surroundings – 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
Day – 08 – Departure Transfer to at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) / Siliguri – Early morning one can stroll around the area – Back to Hotel have breakfast and start for the departure – Pelling to Siliguri – The drive will be through scenic road – stop at Jorethang for Tea can be an option – Next the drive along River Rangit & the last phase is along the River Teesta – It is approximately 135 kilometers and nearly 03½ – 04 hours drive – Guests can stop at Coronation bridge for photography – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush – Drop at Railway Station Airport – Forwarding Journey
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