Eastern Himalayas

Itinerary

Day 1

BAGDOGRA / NEW JALPAIGURI -GANGTOK
Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and transfer to Gangtok (114kms/4.5hrs). At an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim is a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Evening free for individual activity and leisure, overnight at hotel.

Day 2:

EXCURSION TRIP TO TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR
Start for a half day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from Gangtok City, the lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people, further 12Kms is Baba Mandir dedicated to the memory of soldier Harbhajan Singh. Evening free for individual activity and leisure, overnight at hotel.

Day 3:

GANGTOK TO PEMAYANGTSE
Morning transfer to Pemayangtse (123kms/6.5hrs). Pemayangtse is a very small Himalayan village in West Sikkim. Pelling is the nearest motor able point from Mt. Kanchenzonga, worlds 03rd highest peak, offers a good sunrise and all day long view of Kanchenzonga and the entire Eastern Himalayan range. Evening free for individual activity and leisure, overnight at hotel.

Day 4:

PEMAYANGTSE LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast start for half day sightseeing in an around Pemayangtse, covering Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, & Pemayangtse Monastery –the 2nd oldest monastery of Sikkim, Rabdantse Ruins & Darap Village. Evening free for individual activity and leisure.

Day 5:

PEMAYANGTSE TO DARJEELING
Morning transfer to Darjeeling. Once the summer capital of India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. It is the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion. Surrounded by Tea gardens, this little town faces some of the Himalayas highest peaks. Take a rest and then a walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6:

DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING THREE POINTS & BEST POINTS
Early morning start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (World’s 3rd highest peak), Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the Hotel. Breakfast at the Hotel followed by half day local Best points sightseeing covering Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday), Rope wey (entry fees not included), walk around visit to the Mall and Local Market (Closed on Thursday). Evening Free for shopping & individual activity, overnight at hotel .

Day 7:

TRANSFER TO KALIMPONG & LATER LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Morning after breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (54kms/2hrs) and later the Local Sight Seeing In and Around Kalimpong City, Covering Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery (Durpin Dara Monastery), Flower & Orchid Nurseries, Dello Hill. Evening free for individual activity. Overnight at Hotel

Day 8:

KALIMPONG –NEW JALPAIGURI / BAGDOGRA
Morning after breakfast departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (75 Kms / 03 Hours).