Enchanting Himalaya Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Kalimpong

  Arrive and transfer to Kalimpong.
  
  Kalimpong is a historical destination on the old silk route - It is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet. Kalimpong is a hill station buzzing with colorful people with lovely orchids, Gladiolus, rarest cacti and nurseries and offers spectacular views of the Mount Kanchendzonga and its range - It is ideal setting with milder climate for walks Check into Hotel / resort. Evening is kept free to roam around the local market or nursery. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 2 : Kalimpong - Gangtok

  After Morning breakfast in the hotel, drive for a sight seeing tour through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr. Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries. Transfer to Gangtok – 130 Kilometers.
  Gangtok – The capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist – It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake and butterflies – Gangtok is the hub of all tourist activities – Lachung, Lachen, Pelling, Namchi and other places of interest are all accessable from here.
  Check into Hotel, Evening time to be enjoyed by roaming around M G Road or Lal Market. Over Night stay at Gangtok.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 3 : Gangtok

  Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.
  
  After morning breakfast at hotel, start an Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road. Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters, the Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep and generally covered in snow for most parts of the year. This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks and many migratory birds. Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all Locals. Arrive back to Gangtok by evening. Spend the rest of rhe day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

  • Hotspots Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary
• Day 4 : Gangtok - Pelling

  Half day sight seeing at Gangtok and transfer to Pelling
  
  After breakfast at hotel, depart for Half day city tour of Gangtok - Visit the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten (Stupa), Flower Show.
  Then a drive of 140 kilometers through the scenic road will take you to Pelling. Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters. On a clear day guests can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc. It is one of the most exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, historical sites, short trek routes and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is inspiring.
  Yuksom, Ravangla, Rinchenpong and Namchi are some of the tourist spots nearby.
  Check into hotel, relax and roam around small settlement in the evening.
  Over Night stay at Pelling.
• Day 5 : Pelling

  Full day Local sight-seeing at Pelling:
  
  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. Get back to the hotel by evening to relax and roam around the helipad or Shopping center.
  Over Night stay at Pelling

  • Hotspots Pemayangtse Monastery
• Day 6 : Pelling - Darjeeling

  Transfer to Darjeeling
  
  After breakfast at hotel proceed for a journey to Darjeeling – The road is scenic and passes through Gyalsing and Jorethang. Transfer to Darjeeling is nearly 135 Kilometers. It is situated at an height of 2123 meters. It is a land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest - The Queen of the hills.
  
  Darjeeling is home to many international Schools and few of the internationally famous sites like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway etc. It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR)
  Check into the hotel. Over Night stay at Darjeeling

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 7 : Darjeeling

  Half day Local Sight-seeing at Darjeeling.
  
  Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive through the primitive forests of oak to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak. On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop.
  Get back to hotel for breakfast.
  After breakfast next round of sight seeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Tea Estate, Natural History Museum, Peace Pagoda.
  Get back to hotel by evening. Stroll around the area and relax.
  Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 8 : Departure

  After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra Airport. The Tour Concludes.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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