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Discover Eastern Himalayas ( 11 Days)
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Areas Visited:- KALIMPONG-GANGTOK-LACHUNG-YUMTHANG VALLEY-PELLING-DARJEELING
No of Days 11 Days / 10 Nights
Permits Required North Sikkim and Tsongmo Lake
BRIEF:- Enjoy the beauty of Sikkim and Darjeeling at leisure. Experience the ruggedness and alpine nature of North Sikkim at 1200 feet and also enjoy the meandering tea gardens of Darjeeling. In 11 Days, you start your package from the plains of Siliguri and travel to Kalimpong, Gangtok, North Sikkim, Pelling and Darjeeling. Each place has its own charm and attraction. While Gangtok offers you a glimpse of an urbane town with discos & casinos, Lachung at North Sikkim will make you admire the sturdiness of the locales to dwell in such remote areas. Darjeeling will make you nostalgic of the old British Raj, while Kalimpong offer glimpses of rural life with an urbane face.|
TRAVEL |
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Distance |
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| 85 Km/ 3 Hours | |||
| Day 1: NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport – Kalimpong | Meet & Greet assistance at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport and get transferred to the pretty hill station of Kalimpong set against the majestic Himalayas. On arrival, check into hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel. | ||
| Day 2: Kalimpong – Gangtok | After early breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing of Mangal Dham, Delo Hill, Dr. Grahams Home & Flowers Nurseries. Return to hotel. After lunch, depart for Gangtok and check into hotel on arrival for overnight stay. | 80 Km/ 5 Hours | |
| Day 3: Gangtok (Trip to Tsomgo Lake) | In the morning, visit the highly revered Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) located 34 km from Gangtok city & Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial. Stay overnight at hotel. | 70 Km ( Require Permits/ Closed on Mondays) | |
| Day 4: Gangtok – Lachung | After breakfast, depart (at 9.00 am) for Lachung (altitude 8610 ft). En route stop over at Singhik View Point, Seven Sisters Water Fall, (Lunch at Namak) and Naga Water Fall (tea break at Chungthang). Arrive at Lachung in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. | 130 Km ( 5 Hours) | |
| Day 5: Lachung – Yumthang Excursion (24 km. & 11,800 ft) | Early morning, depart to Yumthang Valley or Valley of Flowers. Yumthang is known as the summer grazing ground of the Yaks & winter playgrounds of Yetis. Also visit Hot Springs on your way back, which are believed to have medicinal properties. Return to resort for lunch and interact with the locals in the afternoon. Stay overnight at hotel. | 80 Km ( Whole Day) | |
| Day 6: Lachung – Gangtok | After breakfast, depart (8.00 am) for Gangtok, en route viewing the Bheema & Twin Falls. On arrival, check into your hotel for overnight stay. | 130 Km ( 5 Hours) | |
| Day 7: Gangtok – Pelling | Depart for Pelling in the morning (6800 ft.). En route halt at Ravangla for tea break. On arrival check into your hotel & spend the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel. | 140 Km ( 6 Hours) | |
| Day 8: Pelling (sightseeing) | After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Pelling, including Rimbi Falls, Kanchendzonga Falls, Khecheopalri Wish Lake. Return to hotel. After lunch, take a trip to Pemayangtse Monastery, Singhshore Bridge, Darap Village and Changey Falls. Stay oevrnight at hotel. | Whole Day | |
| Day 9: Pelling – Darjeeling (About 118 kms/4 hrs) | In the morning, transfer to Darjeeling (7,100 ft.) and check into hotel on arrival. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel. | 130 Km ( 5 Hours) | |
| Day 10: Darjeeling (sightseeing) | Leave early morning (04.00 AM) to visit Tiger Hill for splendid views of sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga, the Third Highest Peak in the World. On your way back, visit places like Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast, sightseeing includes Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), the Tenzing Rock, the Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Ava Art Gallery and the Japanese Temple. Spend the evening walking around the Mall. Stay overnight at hotel. | Whole Day | |
| Day 11: Darjeeling–NJP Rly Stn/Bagdogra Airport | Spend the morning at leisure. Transfer in time to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your return journey. | 80 Km/ 3 Hours | |
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