Tour Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival in Bagdogra | Drive to Gangtok (120 kms / aproox. 4.5 hours)
Meet our representative upon arrival in Bagdogra and proceed to Gangtok–capital city of Sikkim is a cosmopolitan town with interesting mix of cultures and communities. It is situated in the shivalik hills of eastern Himalayan range thus offers spectacular view of the Khangchendzonga. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and in evening stroll on MG road which is popular among locals and tourists. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in Gangtok
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy sightseeing tour coveringRumtek Monastery, Do DrulChortenand Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sundays). Spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 3 : Drive from Gangtok to Lachung (115 kms / approx. 4.5 hours)
After early breakfast, drive to Lachung. On your way, see the Singhik View Point, Chumthang Valley, Twin Falls and Vima Falls. Check-in at hotel in Lachung and enjoy lunch. Explore the beautiful Himalayan village of Lachung in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel in Lachung.
Day 4 : Trip to Yumthang Valley to Gangtok
After breakfast, drive to the Yumthang Valley. Yumthang is a picturesque region surrounded by the rugged Himalayas. In spring, the ice in the valley thaws out to allow vast grazing pastures to grow all around. Many yaks can be seen grazing in the pastures. Visit the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary and the Hot Sulphur Spring. Drive back to Lachung for lunch. Then, visit the Lachung Monastery and the Government Cottage Industry. Afternoon transfer from Lachung to Gangtok. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : Excursion to Changu Lake
Breakfast at the hotel and drive towardsChangu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters. Also visit Baba Mandir.Later, proceed to hotel in Gangtok and check-in for overnight stay.
Day 6 : Drive from Gangtok – Kalimpong (83 kms / approx. 3 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kalimpong.In afternoon,enjoy sightseeing of Kalimpong coveringZang Dog PalriFoBrang Monastery, TharpaCholing Monastery, ThongsaGumpa and flower nurseries. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 7 : Drive back from Kalimpong – Bagdogra (80 kms / approx3 hour)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bagdograairport for return flight back home.
Inclusions
Inclusions
6 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent
Assistance at the airport
All transfers & Sightseeing as per itinerary by private vehicle (Non AC Tata Sumo)
Local Sightseeing in Gangtok will be done using Non AC Van
Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax
Exclusions
Air tickets, airport taxes and Visa fee for foreign nationals
Toy Train ride in Darjeeling
Guide service as per the itinerary
Entrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary
Special activities as per the itinerary
Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monument
Note:
Monuments closed on
Gangtok – Enchey Monastery, Tibetology, Cottage Industry on every Sunday
Kalimpong – Flower Nursery on every Saturday
Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs