Best of Sikkim Tour Package with Darjeeling

• On arrival at Bagdogra (IXB) Airport/ New Jalpaiguri (NJP), get greeted by our representative.
• From here, you will board our vehicle for Gangtok.
• Enjoy your scenic drive to Gangtok through the meandering roads, along the Teesta River.
• Reach Gangtok, Check-into your hotel and head out for Half-Day sightseeing in Gangtok.
• Upon completing the sightseeing, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Gangtok.

• After breakfast, we will proceed for a full-day excursion around Gangtok.
• We will start by visiting the glacial Tsomgo Lake also known as Changu Lake, known for its scenic beauty and changing colors.
• Further, we drive towards the Baba Mandir, dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh who was a soldier of the Indian Army.
• Next, you will hire a taxi to visit Nathula Pass, which is an Indo-China border post (subject to availability and additional cost as applicable).
• Return back to Gangtok for an overnight stay.

• After breakfast, you will drive to Lachen (125 Km / 06 hours).
• On the way, we will take a short stopover at Naga Falls which is also regarded as one of the tallest waterfalls in Sikkim.
• Further, we will cross the Chungthang Village which houses the confluence of Lachen and Lachung Rivers.
• Take the left road from Chungthang and travel through the Kanchenjunga National Park to reach Lachen.
• Overnight stay in Lachen.

• Have your breakfast early in the morning and get ready for the day.
• We will then travel further North to visit the Gurudongmar Lake - one of the highest lakes in the country.
• En route, you will pass through Thangu Village (13450ft), a remote high-altitude village of Tibetan Nomads.
• Spend some time admiring the views of Gurudongmar Lake, named after Guru Padmasambhava.
• Later, we will begin our drive to Lachung, while having lunch on the way.
• Upon reaching Lachung in the evening, check-in and have some rest.
• Overnight stay in Lachung.

• Post breakfast in the morning, we will start our drive to the north of Lachung.
• Our first stop for the day will be Yumthang Valley which is also known as “the valley of flowers” and is regarded as “the Switzerland of North East” due to its scenic beauty.
• We will visit the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary which lies in the Yumthang Valley.
• After exploring the Valley, you can further visit Zero Point, the last outpost of civilization (optional).
• Upon completing the sightseeing, we will start our drive back to Gangtok.
• Reach Gangtok and check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay.

• Have your breakfast at the hotel and board your transfer to Pelling which lies in the West of Sikkim.
• On the way to Pelling, we will take a short stopover at Ravangla OR Namchi.
• In Ravangla, we will visit Buddha Park which houses 130 ft. High Shakyamuni Buddha Statue and is surrounded by well-manicured gardens backed by scenic Himalayan ranges.
• If we take the Namchi Route, we will visit the Namchi Chardham Complex which has a 108 ft. High Statue of Lord Shiva encircled by the replicas of Chardham.
• Further, we will continue our journey toward Pelling through the scenic roads offering beautiful views of the Kanchenjunga Ranges throughout your journey.
• Reach Pelling and check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay.

• Have your breakfast at the hotel and head out to explore Pelling.
• We will begin our Pelling Local Sightseeing by first visiting the Khecheopalri Lake which is also known as the wish-fulfilling lake.
• Later, we will take you to the scenic Rimbi Waterfalls, followed by a serene stroll at the Rimbi Orange Garden which is full of Orange trees, Candammon plants and other flowering plants.
• Next, we will visit the Darap Village near Pelling to seek peace and get closer to nature.
• You will then visit India’s Highest Skywalk, which is located in Pelling and houses the tallest 137-foot Chenrezig statue.
• Later, we will head to explore the Rabdentse Ruins to get an insight into the glorious past of Sikkim.
• We will conclude our day’s sightseeing by seeking the blessing of the local deities at the Pemayangtse Monastery.
• Return back to the hotel in Pelling for an overnight stay.

• Have your breakfast at the hotel in Gangtok and get ready for the day.
• Today, we will transfer you to Darjeeling, one of the most beautiful hill stations in the Himalayas.
• Travel through the curvy mountain roads with views of the mighty Himalayas in the background.
• As you enter Darjeeling, the roads will be lined with aromatic Tea Plantations.
• Reach your hotel in Darjeeling and check-in for an overnight stay.

• Today, your day will start early at 4 AM.
• We will take you to the top of Tiger Hill to watch an amazing sunrise on Mt. Kanchenjunga and its adjoining peaks which changes colors as painted by the morning sun rays.
• Next, you will return back to the hotel and have your breakfast.
• Later, we will take you for the famous toy train ride of Darjeeling, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• This 2-hrs train ride will start from Darjeeling, take a 25 mins stop at Ghum Station and then return back to Darjeeling via Batasia Loop.
• The train will stop for 10 mins at Batasia Loop which is also an Army Memorial dedicated to the Gorkha Regiment, from where you can admire 360-degree panoramic view of the Darjeeling hill station lined with Himalayan peaks.
• Upon completing the toy train ride, we will then take you to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), which also houses the Tenzing Rock to understand the history of mountaineering in India.
• Next, you will visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed) to get a glimpse of the Red Pandas (endangered specie) and other Himalayan animals.
• Later, we will take a small ropeway ride over the lush green tea plantations and the surrounding views of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks.
• Conclude your sightseeing by visiting the Japanese Temple and Peace

• Wake up to a beautiful morning in Darjeeling and have your breakfast at the hotel.
• Later, board your transfer to Bagdogra Airport(IXB)/ New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP).
• Your tour concludes once you are dropped off at the airport/ railway station for your onward journey.
• Board your train/flight back home with fantastic trip memories.

Inclusions

• Travel as per Itinerary in Hatchback/ SUV (as per group size).
• Accommodation for 9 Nights - 3 nights in Gangtok, 1 Night in Lachen, 1 Night in Lachung, 2 Nights in Pelling, 2 Nights in Darjeeling on sharing basis.
• 13 Meals (Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 10, Lunch on Day 4&5, Dinner on Day 3&4).
• Driver Charges, Permits, Tolls, Fuel & Parking charges.
• Airport/ Railway Station Pickup and Drop.

Exclusions

• GST (5%) is applicable extra.
• Vehicle and Permit charges for the visit to Nathu-La Pass And Zero Point.
• Any kind of food and beverages that is not included in the package like alcohol drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshment/lunches on the highway.
• Any personal expense like tip to the drivers, entry to the monuments. monasteries, camera/video camera charges, laundry, telephone bills, tips etc.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne by the customer on the spot)
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusion.
• Air fares/Train Tickets.

Other Info

Must Carry

• Authentic Government ID Card
• Comfortable warm clothing like woolen socks, cap, fleece jackets or warmers, down jacket, toiletries.
• Sunscreen & lip balm, Good U/V protection sunglasses
• Personal Medicines (if any)

Travel Essentials

Gears

• a rucksack bag and a day pack
• 3-litre water bladder or water bottle

Clothes

• a sun cap and a woolen cap
• UV protected sunglasses
• One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt
• 1 fleece jacket
• 1 heavy Thick jacket/down jacket
• 1 pair of gloves
• At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
• 4 sets of undergarments
• 2 pair of socks
• a small towel
• A rain jacket or a poncho

Footwear

• Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
• Flip flops/sandals

Medication

• Glucose powder
• Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, motion sickness
• Dettol
• Bandages
• Cotton

Personal accessories

• toothpaste, toothbrush
• Paper soap, or sanitizer
• Sunscreen minimum of spf40 , lip balm, cold creams
• Body spray
• LED torch light