North East Panorama: Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling
Overview
Sikkim presents an exceptional display of natural beauty which combines with its spiritual calm to create a unique experience. The state provides a spiritual path which begins from the first light that touches Mount Kanchenjunga to the ancient chants that echo through its oldest monasteries. The people of the community express their vibrant culture through their daily activities which include making detailed handicrafts and displaying bright prayer flags that move in the wind above peaceful lakes such as Tsomgo. Sikkim unfolds its beauty through Gangtok's green hills which lead to Yuksom's serene paths, creating an experience that presents every view as a postcard and every instant as a holy moment. Here is you 9 day itinerary.
Highlights
Here is the list of must visit placed available in Sikkim
- Enjoy the most beautiful sunrise at Tiger Hills with views of Mount Kanchanjanga.
- The Zoological Park is best for travelers who like nature.
- The Institute of Handicrafts and Handlooms provides educational programs about handicrafts.
- The flower show offers visitors an experience which they can combine with their visit to Ban Jhakri Falls.
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is a famous spot in Darjeeling.
- Also spend some time in peace of the oldest monastery of Sikkim.
Day 1: Traveling to Gangtok
- The beginning point of the trip will be when you arrive sikkim assigned station.
- From there a cab service will take you to the hotel booked.
- It will take you 4 hours to reach gangtok.
- On the way you will get to see views of villages and mountains.
- After reaching.
- Head to the hotel counter.
- Get the assigned rooms
- Rest and explore the nearby market as you will.
- Enjoy the dinner at the hotel
- And get perfect sleep at the hotel.
Day 2: Exploring Gangtok
- Enjoy the tasty breakfast
- Get ready to have an exciting trip of the capital of Sikkim.
- The first spot while exploring Gangtok will be Rumtek Monastery.
- It is one of the important monasteries of Gangtok.
- Cover these spots in the day
- Ban Jhakri Falls
- Flower Show
- Do Drul Chorten
- Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
- Institute of Handicrafts and Handloom
- Get back to the hotel by night.
- Have your dinner at the hotel
- Stay at the hotels for the night.
Day 3: Trip to Tsomgo Lake and the surrounding area
- Start your day with Breakfast
- Then you will leave for Tsomgo Lake, which is 43 kms apart.
- There you will get view of the stunning mountain ranges.
- The travelers will also visit the Baba Harbhajan Singh temple.
- Spend time at the spot.
- The travelers will then return to Gangtok after dark.
- The guest will have dinner before they stay overnight in Gangtok.
Day 4: Transfer from Gangtok to Pelling
- The hotel will serve breakfast at the beginning of the day.
- Then you will take the bags and leave for Pelling,
- Get wonderful sights of the way.
- After you reach there.
- You will be transferred to the hotels.
- There, rest or explore the market area.
- The guests will then have dinner.
- And they will stay at the hotel for overnight.
Day 5: Yuksom Excursion from Pelling
- Start your day with breakfast.
- Then take a drive to Yuksom.
- While heading you will get to visit Darap Village and also the Rimbi Falls
- While also taking blessings on the holy Khecheopalri Lake.
- Then reach Yuksom, which is the first capital of Sikkim.
- In the evening return to Pelling.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 6: Visiting Kalimpong
- After breakfast, complete the procedure of check-in.
- Drive to Kalimpong.
- Enjoy the sights on the way.
- Reach the hotel
- Complete the process of check-in
- Rest for the day.
- You can explore some market or nearby areas
- Get the dinner served at the hotel
- stay in Kalimpong.
Day 7: Sightseeing
- After breakfast
- Head to see the main sightseeing sites of Kalimpong.
- The guests will visit the following places.
- Deolo Hill.
- Dr. Graham's Homes.
- The Flower Nurseries.
- The Durpin Dara Hill.
- Jang Dong Palriffo Brang Monastery.
- After exploring all the sights, you will take a cab and will drive for 3 hours.
- By late evening, you will arrive in Darjeeling.
- In the way, you will get to see unimaginable views
- After that you will be dropped at the hotels.
- The rooms are book you just have to process the check-in
- Had your dinner and rest to enjoy the next day.
Day 8: Exploring Darjeeling Spots
- In the beginning of the day you will leave for Tiger Hills, and experience a beautiful sunrise.
- The views are so enchanting.
- While getting back to the hotel, visit the Ghoom monastery and also spend time on the Batasia Loop.
- Then you will reach hotel, had your breakfast, take a little rest and head for sightseeing.
Visit the sights like:
- Japanese Peace Pagoda
- Japanese Temple
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Tea garden views and other local attractions
- Get back to the hotel rooms by evening.
- Had your dinner served by the hotel.
- And spend the night at Darjeeling.
Day 9: Departure
- This is the last day at Darjeeling,
- Complete the packing based on the time of departure.
- Had a delicious breakfast offered by the hotels
- Then you will be transferred to the airport or the railway station,
- Reaching to the station will take approx 3 hours.
Inclusion
These are the places included in the itinerary and the transferring to these places will be taken care by us.
Gangtok sightseeing
- Ban jhakri faals.
- Institute of Handlooms and Handicrafts
- Tsomgo Lake
- Rumtek Monastery
- Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple
- Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
- Do Drul Chorten
Pelling Sightseeing
- Visit the traditional Darap Village
- Explore the beautiful Rimbi Waterfalls
- See the Holy Khecheopalri Lake
- Excursion to the historic town of Yukso
Sights of Darjeeling
- Himalayan Zoological Park
- Also uncover the Ghoom Monastery
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Visit the Japanese Temple
- Stop at the famous Batasia Loop
- Visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda
- View of sunrise from tiger hills.
Sightseeing in Kalimpong
- Visit Dr. Graham's Homes
- Explore local Flower Nurseries
- Enjoy views from Durpin Dara Hill
- Visit Jang Dong Palriffo Brang Monastery
- Visit Deolo Hill
Accommodation in the mentioned hotel or similar category hotels/resorts.
- breakfast
- All transfers and sightseeing by MUV vehicle.
- AC will be switched off during hill drives.
- All toll taxes, parking charges, and driver allowances included.
- Standard travel insurance for the entire tour duration.
- Additional insurance charges may apply for guests above 70 years or for extended stays.
- All hotel taxes are included except GST.
The package fees may change based on the hotel prices.
Exclusion
- Fare of train and aeroplane for traveling to sikkim.
- Meals, location or any amenity that is not mentioned in the itinerary above
- Price of insurance premium.
- Charges for entering monuments and the fees of a guide.
- Charges for photography.
- Any kind of personal expenditure.
- Porter charges or tips to the hotel employees or drivers.
- GST as applicable.