10 Days Captivating Sikkim Trip : Thrillophilia Exclusive

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station to Gangtok (135km/4-5 Hours)

  Upon arrival at the Bagdora Airport/NJP Railway station, you will be transferred to Gangtok

  The journey will take 4-5 hours to arrive at the hotel.

  After check-in, head out to explore the M. G. Road or the local shopping centre.

• Day 2 - Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir

  Today, go for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.

  Located at an elevation of 3753m/12,310ft, the Tsomgo Lake is an oval shaped lake nearly 50 ft deep and remains covered with snow for most of the year.

  It is a haven for many migratory birds like the Brahmini ducks.

  Also witness the sacred Baba Mandir nearby.

  Then head back to Gangtok.

• Day 3 - Gangtok to Lachen (107 km/4 Hours)

  Drive to Lachen (9500ft), a village surrounded by snow-capped peaks and beautiful alpine meadows via Chungthang, another quiet and picturesque hamlet on the higher Himalayas famous for its proximity to the Kanchenjunga National park.

  Overnight at Lachen hotel

• Day 4 - Lachen – Gurudongma Lake – Lachung

  Start early this morning, and have breakfast at Thangu before you proceed for an excursion trip through the Kanchenjunga National park, to Gurudongmar Lake.

  After this, return to Lachen for your transfer to Lachung.

  Falling en-route, you will visit the Confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang, Bhim Nala Waterfall and Holy Rock at Chungthang.

  Overnight dinner and stay at Lachung hotel.

• Day 5 - Lachung – Yumthang – Gangtok

  Leave for Yumthang valley after breakfast, it takes an hour drive and the valley is situated at an altitude of 11800 feet. It is more famously known as the valley of flowers.

  You will see the river Lachung Chu flowing right along the valley.

  Yumthnag valley beautified with Yumey Samdong and Katao, two hot springs here is a favourite tourist spot.

  Head back to Lachung later for your transfer to Gantok

  Overnight at hotel in Gangtok

• Day 6 - Gangtok - Pelling via Ravangla

  After breakfast transfer to Pelling via Ravangla.

  Enroute Buddha Park.

  Overnight at Pelling.

• Day 7 - Pelling City Tour

  After breakfast start for full day sightseeing which includes, Rimbi Falls, and Kanchenjunga falls, Khecheopalri Lake (a sacred lake, about 2 hours drive from Pelling, also known as wish fulfilling lake).

  Overnight at Pelling.

• Day 8 - Pelling - Darjeeling

  After breakfast transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.) via Singla Check post. On arrival check-in to hotel & rest of the day free. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

• Day 9 - Darjeeling Sightseeing

  Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling

• Day 10 - Darjeeling- IXB/NJP Drop

  After breakfast, proceed to the NJP Station / Bagdogra Airport(IXB).

  Board your train/flight for your onward destination.