9 Days Sikkim - Darjeeling Tour

Treat yourself with a delightful breakfast and gear up yourself to visit the finest and unbeatable nature beauty i.e. Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers. The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep, surrounded by snow capped mountains from every side and green carpet of alpine forest, this place will leave you in awe. Next, seek blessings from Baba Mandir, a majestic temple that honors Baba Harbhajan Singh. These destinations not only are the geographical treasures but have a serene ambiance with political and historical significance. You can even drive to NathuLa Pass to Republic of China and explore its beauty.

*Important*; You can visit Nathula Pass on the same day at an additional cost. Return to the hotel and call off your charming Tsomgo Lake excursion with a sound sleep.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Start early as you have a whole day to explore exciting and breath-taking places to visit. Lachung is a village surrounded by snow-capped peaks and beautiful alpine meadows. The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu being the other places of interest. On the way enjoy the beauty of few wonderful locations like Tashi Viewpoint, Butterfly Water fall, Naga Waterfalls, Amitabh Bachan Waterfall. By the time you reach this offbeat place, it is almost evening and you can self explore its nearby places. Overnight stay at Lachung.

OPTIONAL: Request for a detour to ZERO POINT (extra charge of 4000/- each vehicle).

Enjoy a fresh spread of breakfast and proceed for an excursion to Yumthang Valley – the ‘Valley of Flowers’ is nothing short of a fairytale experience. Located at a height of 11,800 ft above sea level and home to the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, which has over twenty- four species of the Rhododendron. At the end of the tree line, the valley erupts in a large multi coloured blanket of flowers of Primula, Rhododendron, other alpine flowers. Rejoice this Sikkim valley of flowers sanctuary with lakes, mighty yaks, grazing pasture on rolling meadows & hot springs known for its therapeutic value and healing properties. This is nothing less than a natural wonder on earth. Return to your hotel in Gangtok and have a good sleep after such a long refreshing day. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Kickstart your day by early morning breakfast and go for a sightseeing tour. Sightseeing will be full day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable. Relish some soulful time in Research Institute of Tibetology & Gunjang Monastery. Next head towards Tashi Viewpoint for capturing far- reaching views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Go for an excursion to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Flower Show. Enjoy a cable car on the Ropeway and catch the bird’s eye view of the surroundings. Other attractions that will be covered are Bakthang Waterfalls, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok, Hanuman Tok & Ganesh Tok- a temple situated atop the hill. After such an eventful day, drive back to the hotel and spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

After a healthy breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Pelling, a small town located in the Southern part of Sikkim, a beautiful hill station adorned with some of the most beautiful monastery, lakes & valleys. The journey to Pelling is pleasing as you will drive past the gorgeous tea gardens, majestic mountains, and scenic landscape. After checking into the hotel and freshening up, take rest and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Indulge in an immersive half city tour of Pelling. The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring. Sightseeing attractions includes Bird Sanctuary, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins- the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchenjunga Ranges is something to be cherished. Pelling has been newly added with Skywalk a very thrilling and adventurous walk over the mountain range. Next, set off for Darjeeling, a favoured tourist destination, noted for its scenic beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, ancient forests and the mountain paronama that it provides. After checking into the hotel and freshening up, a stroll along Chowrastha also known as Mall Road is suggested, relax and enjoy the ambience and watch the hustling bustling of the people. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Imagine waking up to a breathtaking view of the sunrise and the magnificent Kanchenjunga mountain range. Witness the incredible experience of the famous Tiger Hill at 4:00 AM in the morning. Other attractions which will be covererd are Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. After this go back to hotel for breakfast and next drive to visit the rest of the sightseeing points which are Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Ropeway, Tibetans Refugee center, Tea garden, Japanese Peace Pagoda. The itinerary is planned in such a way that you won’t miss out any places. Evening free for Shopping & individual activity, take a walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Your thrilling Sikkim & Darjeeling trip comes to an end. Have a filling breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Bagdogra airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) for return journey and bring your Himalayan Odyssey to a close. Your arrival at Station or Airport will mark the end of your tour. Guests are advised to start early and not to rush Forwarding journey with memories to cherish for long!