Darjeeling Sikkim in 7 Nights 8 Days

After a heavy breakfast, we take you to the famous Tsomgo Lake at 12000 ft (3600M). We start around 8.30 AM in the morning from the hotel. You have the whole day to enjoy the snow and Yak ride at the scenic high altitude alpine lake near the Indo-Tibet border. The 1 km long and 15m deep lake is considered sacred to the local people. The pristine, clear water remains frozen during the winter. Have fun with the snow and enjoy an exciting Yak ride around the lake.

Kindly note the following points regarding the visit to Nathula:

1. Nathula being the border area, permits are limited and depend on the availability of permits.
2. If permits are issued, the additional cost to be paid by the passengers is approximately Rs. 5,000–Rs. 6,000.
3. The Nathula visit cost has not been included in this package.

If we add the Nathula to the package and, due to some weather conditions or government orders, if the Nathula trip gets cancelled, then the fare is not refundable.

This morning we will embark on our journey to see in the area of Gangtok local sightseeing. Places Included: Tashi View Point, Plant Conservatory, Institute of Tibetology, Ropeway (CABLE CAR), Ganesh Tok, Gunjang Monastery, Banjhakri Falls.

Early in the morning, we drive to Lach (8800ft) via Chungthang (40 km), a quiet and picturesque hamlet on the higher Himalayas, famous for its proximity to Kanchenjunga National Park and Green Lake. En route, we stop over at Tashi View Point. On a clear day, we get a splendid view, which is something to behold. No words can capture the emotions adequately. On arrival, we check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Early in the morning, we head out to Yumthang Valley, famous for its varieties of rhododendron. Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks and the winter playground of Yetis (myth). Enjoy the snow for some time at Zero Point. On the way back, visit the hot spring, which is considered to have medicinal properties. After the tour, we head back to Lachung for lunch. Post-lunch, we leave for Gangtok. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

After breakfast, transfer to Darjeeling and check into the hotel. Evening free for the troll at the market on your own. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Early in the morning, at 4:00 am, we head towards Tiger Hill, a place famous for sunrises over Mt. Kanchendzonga. On our way back, we will visit the Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop. The Batasia Loop was an engineering marvel of its time. It is a spiral railway created to lower the gradient of the ascent of the toy train. At this point, the track spirals around over itself through a tunnel. From here, we head back to our hotel, where breakfast will be served.

After breakfast, we head out for 7 points of sightseeing. We visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Rope Way, Japanese Temple, and Peace Pagoda. In the evening, we return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and take the departure transfers to Bagdogra Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.