Kalimpong, Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling 11 Nights and 12 Days

Day- 01

Arrival at Pakyong Airport (PYG) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)  and Transfer to Kalimpong - You will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Kalimpong  - From Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) the drive is approximately 95 Kilometers and is nearly 03 - 03½ hours drive by road – If picked from Pakyong Airport (PYG)  the distance is 60 Kilometers and nearly 02 - 2½ hours drive  by road -  Kalimpong - Kalimpong is a peaceful hill station in the Indian state of West Bengal, located at an average elevation of 1,250 metres / 4,101 feet - The town is the headquarters of the Kalimpong district - The town centre is on a ridge connecting two hills, Deolo Hill and Durpin Hill - Until the mid-19th century, the area around Kalimpong was ruled in succession by the Sikkimese and Bhutanese kingdoms - In the evening one is free to stroll around local Market - Back to Hotel / Resort - Over night stay at kalimpong

Day- 02

Transfer to Gangtok via Deollo sightseeing - Early morning have breakfast and drive to Gangtok – It is approximately 100 kilometers and nearly 03 - 03½ hours drive by road - On the way sightseeing at Dello – Forwarding journey to Gangtok – Gangtok is a perfect destination for tourist 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 restaurant in M G Road or vicinity - Over night stay at hotel in Gangtok (Rumtek Monastery -  Can be Covered but if time permits by Maruti Van) 

Day- 03

Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake -  Nathu La  (Optional) - Early morning breakfast – Permits are made one day prior to visit - This is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 2 hours - Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen – (Nathu La Pass visit has to be arranged the previous Night when Voters ID card will be asked for – Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get cancelled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 - INR 4000 has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing) - Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way – The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Over night stay at Gangtok

Day- 04

Gangtok Local Sightseeing - Morning breakfast at ease - After breakfast drive for the  city tour of Gangtok – Sightseeing will be for full day hence the drive will be bit fast from each point –  It is not possible to visit all the places hence some of the important places are selected for the guest – Guest are require to maintain the time with the driver - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Ranka / Rumtek Monastery and Tashi View point are some more places of tourist interest – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center or visit any of the discotheque in central Gangtok - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day- 05

Transfer to Lachen - Early morning breakfast – Drive is approximately 130 kilometers and 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 wild life sanctuary, Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Thangu are the 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

Day- 06

Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake and Transfer to Lachung - Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake – It is approximately 75 kilometers and is nearly 04 - 04½ hour’s drive by road – Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India, located at an altitude of 17,800 feet / 5,430 meters – The road passes through Chopta Valley and Thangu - It is considered sacred by Buddhists, Sikhs and Hindus - The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, founder of Tibetan Buddhism, the lake was blessed in the 15th century by Guru Nanak – Next Transfer back to Hotel for Lunch – Post Lunch transfer to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and nearly 02 hours’ drive - Lachung is a valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April - Check into hotel at Lachung -  Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung

Day- 07

Sightseeing at Yumthang and transfer to Gangtok - Early morning breakfast – After  breakfast  drive towards  Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly  11800 feet – It is approximately 26 kilometers and is nearly 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 - Yumesamdong (Zero Point) is optional tour - Return to Lachung for lunch - After lunch drive to Gangtok – It is approximately  130 kilometers and is nearly 05 to 06 hours drive by rough road – Reach Gangtok & Check into hotel -  Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day- 08

Transfer to Pelling - Early Morning breakfast - Next check out of the hotel to proceed to Pelling - A drive of approximately 135 kilometers and is nearly 04 - 04½ hours drive by road – On the way one can visit Temi Tea Estate and stop for a cup of Tea - 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, Nursing, Sinolchu etc - It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, historical sites, short trek routes, and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is inspiring and the scenic view from the top of the ridge across deep valley to the heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be seen to be believed - Yuksom, Ravangla, Rinchenpong, and Namchi are some of the tourist spots nearby – Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Over Night stay at Pelling

Day- 09

Pelling Local sightseeing - After breakfast at 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 lake 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 - Pemayangtse Monastery features wall paintings, sculptures, a gold-plated statue of Guru Padsambhava – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Hotel / Resort in Pelling

Day- 10

Transfer to Darjeeling  - Early Morning breakfast - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to  Darjeeling  - It is approximately 125 kilometers and nearly 03½ - 4 hours drive by road – On the way one can stop at Peshok view point for view of Rangit & Teesta meeting in lovers point – Stop at Lamahatta – Next Reach Darjeeling - At an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Check in to hotel – Stroll to Mall / shrubbery Park - Over night stay at hotel in Darjeeling

Day- 11

Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing  - Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop [It is for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – A UNESCO Site]– Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half  Day city  tour includes  Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday),  Ropeway, Tensing   Gumpo  Rock, Tibetan  Refugee Self  Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday  Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area -  Overnight stay at Darjeeling

Day- 12

Departure to Pakyong Airport (PYG) Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / via Mirik (Optional)  - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - It is approximately 110 / 98 kilometers and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours drive – If the drop is at Paktyong Airport (PYG)  - It will be approximately 85 kilometers and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours drive by road - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer -  Via Mirik is a noted for its secluded charm, Beautiful Tea Gardens, Samendu Lake, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and its pleasant Climate – halt at Seemana for view  - Otherwise through Kurseong – It is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling - Halt at Kurseong Tourist Lodge - One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world - Drive to  Pakyong Airport (PYG) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey