North East Highlights: Sikkim to Darjeeling Experience

6
Nights

7
Days

Gangtok (2N) Pelling (2N) Darjeeling (2N)

Overview

Sikkim is the most beautiful state of the east, a state filled with mountains and views that feel enchanting and magical. In this itinerary, we have covered the 3 main and most beautiful cities of Sikkim. The start of the trip will be from the capital, Gangtok. This place is beautiful, filled with hills and a lake.

The next stop will be Pelling and Darjeeling. These cities have beautiful views, and we have planned the itinerary in a way so you can travel calmly and cover the complete beauty. This state is filled with lakes and mountains, but they also have some historic sites like the oldest monastery or the Institute of Tibetology. Here are the details of the itinerary.

Highlights

Must visit Gangtok, it is the capital of Sikkim and it has the most peaceful and wonderful views.
The Tsomgo Lakes are one of the beautiful lakes of Sikkim, completely surrounded with mountains, all of it makes a wonderful scenery.
Also explore the Tibetan culture and the research going on it at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
Rimbi waterfall is counted in the best waterfalls of India, its beauty attracts the travelers.
Explore the history of Sikkim via the oldest monastery of Sikkim, known as the Pemayangtse monastery.

Itinerary

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Day 1: To Gangtok from Bagdogra

The passengers will arrive at Bagdogra Airport via flight.
The car service will take you to Gangtok before its scheduled time.
The route will show you views of mountains and rivers together with the green valleys.
The lunch break will occur at Siliguri stop which you must reach.
After reaching Gangtok, you check-in and spend some time in relaxing.
By evening you will meat the tour manager and other travelers,
You can cover the near by areas if you like.
Get back to the hotel take your dinner.
Stay in the hotel for night,

Day 2: Explore the Baba Harbajan Singh Mandir

Begin the day with the delicious breakfast served by the hotel.
Then you have to take a drive to Tsomgo Lake.
This lake is located 12,400 ft above the altitude.
While traveling, enjoy the surrounding beauty of the mountain.
After reaching the lake, you will get a beautiful view surrounded by mountains.
After that visit the Baba Harbhajan Singh mandir that is built in memory of one of our soldiers.
Had your lunch at the nearby restaurant.
Spend some time at the Tsomgo Lake, and get a tea and snack in the evening at the lake.
Then get back to Gangtok by evening
Dinner will get served by the hotel
An overnight stay is scheduled in Gangtok

Note:

Passengers can visit to the nathula pass this totally depends on the army permit and the weather situation.
For visiting the Nathula Pass, passengers have to pay extra charges.

Day 3: Traveling to Pelling

Get your breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out.
After that, start exploring the beauty of Gangtok.
The Do Drul Chorten stupa serves as a significant religious site.
The first destination leads to Namgyal Institute of Tibetology which functions as the Institute of Tibetan Culture and Research.
The location displays traditional crafts which you can use to discover the handicraft and handloom culture.
Also, visit the flower exhibition centre.
Then head to one of the local restaurants for lunch.
After which you will leave for pelling that is a beautiful hill town in the West Sikkim area.
There you will get a wonderful sight of Mt. Kanchenjunga and its adjacent mountains.
After reaching you will complete the check-in to the hotel rooms.
Brew will be served with Maggi as snacks.
The hotel will provide dinner service to guests.
The hotel serves as your accommodation.

Day 4: Pelling – Excursion to Yuksom

The guests will leave for Yuksom after they finish their breakfast.
The route leads through the picturesque Darap Village.
The guests will proceed to Rimbi Waterfall which serves as their next destination.
Next explore the Khecheopalri Lake that is a sacred site for fulfilling wishes.
Spend some time in peace near the waterfalls.
Also explore the beautiful town of Yuksom
Had lunch at the authentic resturant
Then return to Pelling for their evening plans.
Enjoy a brew with snacks in the evening.
Take rest and enjoy the views or local area.
The hotel will provide dinner service to guests.

Day 5: Pelling to Darjeeling

The guests will start the day with breakfast.
At first, you will explore the oldest monastery of Sikkim, called as Pemayangtse.
Then head to ruins of Rabdentse, which was the capital of Sikkim in the older times. This place is know a historic site.
Then head to the local restaurant where your lunch is scheduled.
Next spot of the day will be Darjeeling it is known as the title of queen of the hills.
The attraction sites of the city is tea garden, the architecture of colonial times and the views of the Himalayan mountains.
The guests will arrive at the hotel to begin their process of check-in and subsequent relaxation.
The guests will receive tea or coffee accompanied by light snacks.
After that you will head back to the hotel and you can explore the area if you want.
In the night had your dinner at the hotel, included in the itinerary.
The guest will spend the nights at the Darjeeling accommodation.

Day 6: Sights in Local Darjeeling

Start the day by seeing beautiful sunrise at the tiger hills.
The Japanese Peace Pagoda will be visited during our return trip.
The guests will go to the hotel for their breakfast meal.
The guests will visit Tukvar Tea Estate to discover how tea is made.
Guests will experience the Darjeeling Ropeway ride if it operates.
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute functions as a museum which shows the development of mountaineering activities.
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park provides a complete visitor experience.
The Natural History Museum provides a complete visitor experience.
Batasia Loop offers passengers a scenic railway loop which showcases mountain panoramas.
The group will visit two monasteries which include Yiga Choeling Monastery and Dali Monastery.
The evening drop-off will take you to Darjeeling Mall Road where you can shop and relax.
The distance to your hotel requires you to walk a brief distance.
The hotel will provide dinner service to the guests.

Day 7: Heading to Airport

The hotel provides breakfast services for its guests.
The guests need to complete their hotel check-out process after breakfast.
You need to drive to Bagdogra Airport for your return journey.
You will bring back to your home beautiful memories which include the Himalayan mountains and monasteries and scenic landscapes.

Inclusion

The itinerary specifies that the package includes breakfast and lunch and dinner services.
The specified hotels provide accommodations which can be shared by two people in twin rooms.
The schedule includes six breakfasts and five lunches at local restaurants and six dinners as daily meal service.
The special Nepali Thali lunch will be served in Darjeeling.
The itinerary includes tea and coffee service together with snacks.
The company provides all transportation needs through air-conditioned MUV vehicles which include Innova and Xylo and Marazzo and equivalent models.
The company covers all costs for tolls and parking and driver expenses.
The hotel charges include all mandatory taxes which must be paid by guests.
The tour requires a Tour Manager when the group size exceeds a specific limit which determines the need for Local Tour Escort services.
The tour provides standard travel insurance which covers all travel activities during the trip except for guests aged 70 or older and guests who stay beyond the designated period.
The tour requires at least 10 passengers to form a group.

Exclusion

Your ticket to travel by air train bus or cruise from your city will only be provided when specific locations are mentioned.
The tour begins from your home city which requires transportation to reach the starting point.
The entry fees provide access to all tourist attractions.
The Nathula Pass permit fees will be charged to visitors.
The total costs include all personal expenses which cover room service and beverages and laundry and phone calls and tips.
The tour package includes additional sightseeing and excursions which are not part of the scheduled activities.
The total costs include all camera fees and other incidental expenses.
The government rates determine the applicable GST for this transaction.