Gangtok - Lachung - Pelling - Darjeeling - 8 Nights 9 Days

Gangtok - Lachung - Pelling - Darjeeling - 8 Nights 9 Days

Places Covered :  
  • Gangtok
  • Lachung
  • Pelling
  • Darjeeling​
Duration
08 Nights/09 Days

Daywise Itinerary

Meet and greet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway station and transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On arrival, check-in to the hotel, and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

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 morning, we head out to Yumthang-Valley, famous for its varieties of Rhododendron, Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks and winter playgrounds 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 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, the Nathula trip gets cancelled, then the fare is not refundable.

After breakfast, transfer to Pelling. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Pelling.

After breakfast, we start our journey for a full-day tour of Pelling. Includes Pemayangtse Monasterey, Rimbi Water Falls and Kanchenjunga Falls, Khecheopalri Lake, Darap Village, Rimbi Rock Garden, Rabdenstse Ruins, New Helipad, Kanchenjunga View Tower, and Sky Walk. After the tour, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Darjeeling. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Early morning at 4:00 am, drive to Tiger Hill View Point (8,400ft) to witness the spectacular sunrise view over Mt. Kangchenjunga (28,208ft). Kangchenjunga is the third-highest peak. After breakfast, relax for a while, and then continue your visit to Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, the Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and Darjeeling Zoo.

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


Inclusions

  • All accommodations are double-sharing.
  • Point-to-point transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Meal Plan on CP (only breakfast)
  • All toll, driver, and fuel expenses.

Exclusions

  • Anything not mentioned in the Exclusions.

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