Day 01            BAGDOGRA / NJP  – KALIMPONG

Meet on arrival at Bagdogra airport / NJP railway station

Leave by road for Kalimpong (77 kms / 03 hrs)

Arrive Kalimpong and transfer to hotel.

Kalimpong is a hill station on the foothills of Shivalik ranges at an altitude of 1250 m overlooking the Teesta Valley. People say that the area was ruled by Bhutanese kings and was a forward post of the Bhutanese Army till the 19th century. Dotted with ancient Buddhist monasteries, centuries old churches and exquisite revered temples Kalimpong marks the Bhutanese history till it was wrested by British rulers.

Rest of the day at leisure

Optional - enjoy the white water rafting in river Teesta

Overnight: in Kalimpong

Day 02            KALIMPONG – City Tour – GANGTOK

After breakfast, Check-out from hotel. Leave on tour of Kalimpong to visit Dello hills, Dr. Graham‟s Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang – Dong - Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills.

Noon , proceed to Gangtok ( 80 kms / 03hrs)

GANGTOK:  At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then.The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight.

Arrive Gangtok and transfer to hotel

Overnight: in Gangtok

Day 03            GANGTOK – Changu lake, Baba Harhajan Singh Memorial

Today after Breakfast at hotel we leave on excursion to Changu Lake.

Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake‟s waters.  Also visit Baba Harhajan Singh Memorial
Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight: in Gangtok

Day 04            GANGTOK – LACHUNG

Breakfast at hotel.   Later leave by road for Lachung (120 kms / 06 hrs)

Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Waterfalls, Naga Water Falls

On reaching Lachung, transfer to hotel

Lachung is a small village which has picturesque mountains all around that fascinates people to travel there. It is the town of Sikkim which consists of various snow capped mountains, sparkling streams, peaks, breathtaking waterfalls and much more. It is the perfect destination which offers you pleasurable holidays.

Overnight: in Lachung

 

Day 05            LACHUNG – YUMTHANG – LACHUNG

After breakfast at hotel,  we leave on full day excursion to Yumthang Valley - The valley of flowers. Flora, Fauna, Rhododendrons and Primulas and found in abundance. Yumthang is the summer grazing grounds of the Yaks. On the way back visit the Sulphur Hot Spring, considered to have medicinal properties.

Evening return to Lachung

Overnight: in Lachung

 

Day 06            LACHUNG – GANGTOK

After breakfast at hotel,   leave for Gangtok.      Enroute visit the Bheema and Twin Falls

Arrive Gangtok and transfer to hotel.    Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight: in Gangtok

 

Day 07            GANGTOK – City tour – PELLING

After breakfast, check-out from hotel. 

Later leave on city tour of Gangtok covering - Enchey Monastery, Handicraft Centre, Jhakri Waterfalls, and Flower Show

Proceed to Pelling (130 kms / 04 hrs)

PELLING - Located at a distance of 130 kms from Gangtok Pelling is another serene, mountain village which lies in the western districts of Sikkim. This village is situated at an altitude of 2000 mts(approx) and commands a spectacular view of Mt.Kanchenjunga

On reaching Pelling check in to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight: in Pelling

 

Day 08            PELLING – City tour

Breakfast at hotel. Leave on tour to visit Darap Valley, Rimbi Water Falls, Rock Garden, Kanchenjunga Falls, Khachoedpalri Lake.

Return to hotel.

Post lunch continue sightseeing tour covering - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, Helipad Ground.

Overnight: in Pelling

Day 09            PELLING – DARJEELING

After breakfast at hotel, Leave by road for Darjeeling (120 kms / 04 hrs)

Arrive Darjeeling and transfer to hotel

DARJEELING: Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, „Dorje Ling‟, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book „An introduction to hill stations on India‟ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth”.

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight: in Darjeeling

 

Day 10            DARJEELING – Tour

Breakfast at hotel.  Later leave for City tour of Darjeeling to visi Early Morning (at 04:00 am) visit to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (28,208 ft. Worlds third highest peak), on your way back we see Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling covering - Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee selfhelp Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Peace Pagoda.

Evening at leisure

Overnight: in Darjeeling

 

Day 11            DARJEELING – Bagdogra airport / NJP station

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to Badgogra airport / NJP Station