Bagdogra – Gangtok – Lachung – Pelling – Darjeeling – Bagdogra Tour Package

ABOUT DESTINATIONS

Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim, located at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges. 

Lachung is a town and hill station in northeast Sikkim, India. It is located in the North Sikkim district near the border with Tibet. Lachung is at an elevation of about 9,600 feet (2,900 Meters) and at the confluence of the Lachen and Lachung Rivers, both tributaries of the River Teesta. The word Lachung means "small pass". The town is approximately 125 KM from the capital Gangtok. Tourists come from all over the world to visit the town between October and May, mostly on their way to the Yumthang Valley and the Lachung Monastery. Most of Lachung's inhabitants are of Lepcha and Tibetan descent. Languages spoken here are Nepali, Lepcha and Bhutia. During winter the town is usually covered in snow. Lachung is also the base camp for Rhododendron Valley Trek which starts from Yumthang Valley and ends at Lachen Valley.

Pelling is a town in the district of West Sikkim, India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,200 feet). The town is located at a distance of 10 km from the district headquarters of Geyzing. Places to visit in and around Pelling include the local monasteries namely the ancient Pemayangtse Monastery and Sanga Choeling Monastery, the rock garden and waterfall at nearby Rimbi River, the holy rock of Rani Dhunga, the imposing double pronged Kanchenjungha Falls, the archaic quaint Singshore Bridge, the Chhange Waterfalls, and the Khecheopalri Lake holy to Buddhists.

Darjeeling is a town, located in West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. It is located at high altitude of 2042 Meters above from the see level. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It is noted for its tea industry, the spectacular views of Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Darjeeling is the headquarters of Darjeeling district which has a partially autonomous status within the state of West Bengal. It is also a popular tourist destination of India.

Tour Code : WHHI/SD 024

Tour Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days

Places to visit : Bagdogra – Gangtok – Lachung – Pelling – Darjeeling – Bagdogra

Bagdogra – Gangtok – Lachung – Pelling – Darjeeling – Bagdogra

Day 01: Arrival At Bagdogra Railway Station/Airport – Gangtok (124 km) Travel time 4 hours (Approx)

On arrival at Bagdogra, pick up from NJP Railway station or IXB Airport and straight drive to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). On arrival at Gangtok, check in to hotel, refresh and rest of the day at leisure and overnight stay at Gangtok hotel.

Day 02: Gangtok – Tsomgo Lake – Baba Mandir – Nathula Pass – Gangtok (53 Km)

After early breakfast proceed at 8.00AM to Nathula Pass en route visiting Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.), Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) Nathula Pass (Please note arrange permit for Nathula pass by your own and keep 2 photo + ID proof to obtain permit). Evening come back to Gangtok and overnight stay at Gangtok hotel.

We will not be responsible for Nathula Pass and other mentioned places. Kindly hire another cab by your own effort and cost for Nathula Pass and other above mentioned places. Nathula Pass is open to Indian visitors only on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays.

Day 03: Gangtok – Lachung (116 km) Travel time 6 hours (Approx)

After leisurely breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Lachung (8,800 ft) en route visiting Singhik View Point – It is a beautiful place which is replete with nature's bounty. Seven Sister Water Fall – On the road to North Sikkim, tourist can witness the pristine waterfall, namely seven sisters waterfall. Naga Water Fall – This is the best water fall on the way to Chungthang and in the evening arrive at Lachung. Check in to hotel and overnight stay at Lachung hotel.

Day 04: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Tour (26 Km) – Gangtok (116 Km) Travel time 6 hours (Approx)

After early breakfast drive to Yumthang and explore Yumthang Valley – Situated at a height of 3598 Mtrs and is popularly known as the Valley of Flowers. It is a grazing pasture surrounded by the Himalayan Mountains in the North Sikkim and on the way back visit to Hot Springs. Later come back to Lachung, check out from hotel and drive to Gangtok. Evening arrive at Gangtok and check in to hotel and overnight stay at Gangtok hotel.

Day 05: Gangtok – Pelling (118 km) 5 Hours journey via Chardham

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Pelling (6,100 ft.) en route visiting Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse and Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi. On arrival at Pelling, check in to hotel. Later free for your own activities and overnight stay at Pelling hotel.

Day 06: Pelling Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing trip of Pelling and visit to – Darap Cherry Village - Situated at an altitude well over 1,600 mtrs above sea level. Rimbi Water Falls – Water falls is spectacular in summer that attract many water falls lovers. Khecheopalri Lake – This is considered one of the sacred Lakes of Sikkim. Khangchendzongha Water Falls – It is one of the most beautiful water falls in Sikkim and is normally active throughout the year. After lunch visit to Pemayangtse Monastery – This is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of Sikkim. Founded in 1705, this monastery belongs to the Nyingma-Pa sec. Rabdantse Palace Ruins – Rabdentse ruins the 2nd capital of Sikkim, founded by the 2nd Chogyal of Sikkim Tensung Namgyal in the year 1670. And New Halipad Ground. Later free for independent activities or explore local market and overnight stay at Pelling hotel.

Day 07: Pelling – Darjeeling (108 km) Travel time 4 hours (Approx)

After leisurely breakfast check out from Pelling hotel and drive to Darjeeling. Afternoon/evening arrive at Darjeeling, check in to hotel. Later free for independent activities or explore local market of Darjeeling and overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Day 08: Darjeeling – Tiger Hill (11 Km) + Darjeeling Sightseeing Tour

Early morning at 3.30/4:00AM drive to Tiger Hill (Sunrise View Point) to watching the enormous beauty of rising sun from behind the hills and the orange color of the sun reflecting from Kunchenjunga. Not only sunrise it is the place also known for the snow fall. Darjeeling, known as the ‘Queen of Hills’ stands indeed as a queen of the hill areas of North Eastern India. On the way back from Tiger Hill visit Ghoom Monastery one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries of Darjeeling and also visit Batasia Loop in Ghoom area. After breakfast visit to Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock – A gigantic natural rock in Darjeeling, Tea Gardens view and Rope way. Later free for own activities or shopping and overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Day 09: Darjeeling – Bagdogra Railway Station/Airport (95 km) Travel time 3 hours (Approx)

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive back to Bagdogra, on arrival drop off to NJP Railway station or IXB Airport to board the train/flight for further journey back to home/or onward journey.

 

Tour End...!!!!

But Sweet Memories Always Remain...!!!!

 

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