Splendors and valleys

Daywise Tour Plan

• Day 1

  Bagdogra/NJP to Gangtok 125 kms 4 hours approx.

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

• Day 2

  Tsongmo Excursion

  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

• Day 3

  Gangtok – Lachung 117 kms 6 hours approx.

  Breakfast at the hotel in Gangtok and drive to Lachung enroute visiting villages and water fallsOvernight at hotel.

• Day 4

  Lachung – Yumthang - 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.  On the way back visit the Sulphur Hot Spring, considered to have medicinal properties.

   

  Overnight at hotel.

• Day 5

  Lachung – Gangtok

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

   

  Overnight at hotel

• Day 6

  Gangtok – Pelling 127 kms 5 hours approx.

  Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Flower Show, Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology(closed on Sunday), Cottage Industry(closed on Sunday) 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

• Day 7

  Pelling Sightseeing

  Breakfast at the hotel full day city tour visiting Khechipalri Lake, Rimbi Falls, Kanchenjungs Falls, Orange Garden, Pemayangste Monastery and Rabtense Ruins.Overnight at hotel

• Day 8

  Pelling – Bagdogra/NJP

  Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.