12D Gangtok - Lachen - Lachung - Pelling - Darjeeling - Kalimpong Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Transfer from Bagdogra Airport-IXB to Gangtok

  Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to Gangtok. 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. Overnight at hotel.

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• Day 2 : Explore Gangtok

  Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to 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 New Baba Mandir Overnight at hotel.

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• Day 3 : Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Gangtok to Lachen

  Breakfast at the hotel in Gangtok and drive to Lachen enroute visiting villages and water falls Overnight at hotel

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• Day 4 : Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Lachen to Lachung

  Early morning proceed for excursion to Gurudongma Lake and Chopta Valley. Later drive from Lachen to Lachung Overnight at hotel.

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• Day 5 : Explore Lachung

  Breakfast at the hotel and excursion to Yumthang Valley & back. - The valley of flowers. Flora, Fauna, Rhododendrons and Primulas and found in abundance. Yumthang is the summer grazing grounds of the Yaks. Overnight at hotel.

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• Day 6 : Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Lachung to Gangtok

  Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok. Arrive Gangtok by late evening. Overnight at hotel.

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• Day 7 : Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Gangtok to Pelling

  Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Flower Show, Handicraft, Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten, and Bakthang Falls. Afternoon drive from Gangtok to Pelling PELLING Located at a distance of 120 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. Overnight at hotel.

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• Day 8 : Explore Pelling

  Breakfast at the hotel full day city tour visiting Khechipalri Lake, Rimbi Falls, Skywalk (Ticket on direct payment), Darap Village, Orange Garden and Rabtense Ruins. Overnight at hotel.

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• Day 9 : Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Pelling to Darjeeling

  Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Darjeeling 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”.Overnight at hotel.

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• Day 10 : Explore Darjeeling

  Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden. Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate(from outside), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda. Overnight at hotel.

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• Day 11 : Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Darjeeling to Kalimpong

  Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kalimpong KALIMPONG At an altitude of 1250m, Kalimpong’s location is ideal for a pleasant, relaxed getaway. Its clement weather has made Kalimpong’s orchids and gladiole well renowned. Up to the early 1700s, the Kalimpong area was part of the Sikkim raja’s domain. In the early 18th century, the Bhutan king also took it over. In 1865, after the Anglo-Bhutan War , it was annexed to Darjeeling. Scottish Missionaries came here in the late 1800s. The town thrived as a wool trading center with Tibet till 1950s. Today it’s a quiet hill resort and a haven for retired people. Afternoon sightseeing in Kalimpong city tour visiting Delo Hill, Mangal Dham, Durpin Hill, and flower nurseries.Overnight at hotel.

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• Day 12 : Airport Departure Transfer to Bagdogra Airport-IXB from Kalimpong

  As your visit comes to an end, we hope the memories of this place stay with you. Whether it was the stunning scenery, vibrant culture, or peaceful ambiance, may it inspire and uplift you. Wishing you a safe journey home, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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Inclusions

• CP (Room + Breakfast)

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• Bagdogra, West Bengal, India, Asia

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