Description
Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour – 10 Nights / 11 Days
Day 1: NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport – Gangtok
On arrival at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport, meet our representative and transfer to Gangtok. Check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 2: Gangtok – Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast, take a half-day excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft / 32 km), a sacred glacial lake. Continue to Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (12 km further). Return to Gangtok for shopping and individual activities.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Note: Alternate sightseeing will be arranged if Tsomgo Lake is closed due to weather, landslides, or political restrictions.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Note: Alternate sightseeing will be arranged if Tsomgo Lake is closed due to weather, landslides, or political restrictions.
Day 3: Gangtok – Mangan – Chungthang – Lachen
After breakfast, drive to Lachen via Chungthang. En route, visit Naga Waterfalls, Twin Waterfalls, Bhim Nala Waterfalls, and the junction of Lachen & Lachung rivers.
Lunch en route. Arrive at Lachen in the evening and check-in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Lachen.
Lunch en route. Arrive at Lachen in the evening and check-in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Lachen.
Day 4: Lachen – Gurudongmar Lake – Lachung
Early morning, drive to Gurudongmar Lake (17,000 ft), one of the highest and most sacred lakes in North Sikkim. Return via Chopta Valley (outer view) and have lunch at Lachen hotel.
Later, drive to Lachung. Check-in to the hotel and enjoy leisure time.
Overnight stay at Lachung.
Later, drive to Lachung. Check-in to the hotel and enjoy leisure time.
Overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 5: Lachung – Yumthang Valley – Gangtok
After breakfast, drive 26 km to Yumthang Valley (11,800 ft), with the Lachung River flowing through it. Optional visit to Zero Point (additional cost).
On return, visit the famous Hot Springs. Have lunch at Lachung hotel and proceed to Gangtok.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
On return, visit the famous Hot Springs. Have lunch at Lachung hotel and proceed to Gangtok.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 6: Gangtok Full Day City Tour
Visit Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, the Flower Show, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (closed on Sunday), Dro-Dul Chorten, Ropeway, Bakthang Falls, Gunjan Monastery, and Banjhakhri Falls.
Afternoon free for shopping or leisure.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Afternoon free for shopping or leisure.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 7: Gangtok – Pelling Transfer
After breakfast, drive to Pelling in West Sikkim. Check-in to the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay at Pelling.
Overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 8: Pelling Sightseeing
Visit Rimbi Falls, Khangchendzonga Falls, Khecheopalri Wish Lake, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, Rabdantse View Point, and Helipad Ground. Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Pelling.
Overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 9: Pelling – Darjeeling Transfer
After breakfast, drive to Darjeeling. Check-in to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 10: Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
Early morning (4:00 AM) visit Tiger Hill for sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga. On return, visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (closed Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple.
Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
After breakfast, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (closed Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple.
Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 11: Darjeeling – IXB / NJP Drop
After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station for onward journey.
Tour concludes with memorable experiences of Sikkim and Darjeeling.
Tour concludes with memorable experiences of Sikkim and Darjeeling.
