Kalimpong - Gangtok - N.Sikkim - Pelling - Darjeeling 9 Night / 10 Days

Day 01: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) and Transfer to Kalimpong

Guest will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Kalimpong - It is approximately 95 kilometers and 2 ½ - 3 hours’ drive by road -  The road is picturesque and runs along the River Teesta - Kalimpong is quieter destination - Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - It is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views - Check in at hotel - One is free in the evening to stroll around in the local market for relics and handicrafts or visit any nursery - Overnight stay at Kalimpong

Day 02: Kalimpong Local Sightseeing- Transfer to Gangtok

Early morning breakfast and start the day for sightseeing - Kalimpong weather is milder and pleasant for most part of the year - Kalimpong offers monasteries, temples, tourist complexes, heritage buildings, parks, flower nurseries, heritage schools, charitable institutes - Start with Zang Dhok Palri or Durpin Monastery – Army Golf Course - Nursery - Deollo - Hanuman Tok - Dr Grahams Home (school with high standard of education) etc - One can spend 02 - 03 hours in Kalimpong and enjoy the lunch at any of the restaurant like Orchid, etc- Overnight stay at Hotel in Kalimpong .

Transfer to Gangtok

Early morning have breakfast and drive to Gangtok - Gangtok is a perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure - Land of monastery, mystic rituals / festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies - Check into Hotel - Evening free to stroll to M.G. Marg or Local Market - It is advisable to have food in any of the restaurant in M G Road or vicinity - Overnight stay at hotel in

Gangtok.

Day 03: Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake/Nathula (Optional)

Early morning breakfast – Permits are made one day prior to visit - This is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 2 hours - Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen) Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way – The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 04: Transfer to Lachen from Gangtok

Early morning Breakfast – Drive 135 kilometers, 6 to 7 hours’ drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok – Lachen is 35 kilometers from Chungthang Reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening - The snowcapped peaks, Gurudongmar Lake are the major attraction – It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek – In fact the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards – A hamlet with very few people – It almost like this town is hidden from the outside – Like a Shangri - La – Check into a hotel - Evening free to stroll Around– Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen

Day 05: Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake and Transfer to Lachung

Early morning Breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers, 2 ½ - 3 ½ hour’s drive - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake - Back to hotel for lunch - After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and two hours’ drive – Check into hotel at Lachung - Evening free to Stroll Around- Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung

Day 06: Sight Seeing at Yumthang & Transfer to Gangtok

Early Morning Breakfast – Visit to Yumthang i.e. 25 kilometers, 1 hour - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachung Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the valley of flowers - Back to hotel for lunch – Afternoon drive to Gangtok 130 Kilometers, 6 to 7 hours - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road and the local market - Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 07: Transfer to Pelling

Morning breakfast and check out of the hotel to proceed to Pelling - A drive of nearly 130 kilometers – 3 ½ - 4 hours’ drive - Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet - On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snowcapped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing etc - It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, historical sites, short trek routes and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is inspiring and the scenic view from the top of the ridge across deep valley to the heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be seen to be believed  Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - OverNight stay at Pelling

Day 08: Pelling Local sightseeing - Transfer to Darjeeling

After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing - The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring. Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling.