Sikkim Sojourn
Destinations – 3N Gangtok, 1N Lachung, 2N Pelling
Duration – 6 Nights / 7 Days
Day 1: New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) – Gangtok
Meet and Greet on arrival and transfer to Gangtok – The Capital of Sikkim. After arrival in Gangtok, we check-in at the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends), following which the rest of the day can be spent at leisure. Overnight stay in Gangtok
Day 2: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM)
Today we go an excursion drive to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Tsomgo Lake also known as Changu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district, some 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the capital Gangtok. From here we drive further to Baba Mandir – A shrine built in honour of Major “Baba” Harbhajan Singh who died in 1968. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Gangtok (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight in Gangtok.
Optional: Ride to Nathu La at additional cost, subject to availability of permits. Closed on Mon & Tue. Nathu La permit is always issued on a sharing basis with other travellers
Day 3: Gangtok – Lachung
After breakfast, we transfer to Lachung. The picturesque mountain village of Lachung, at a height of 8610 ft, embraced by snow-capped mountain peaks, breathtaking waterfalls, sparkling streams and apple orchards is the perfect holiday destination. Apart from the towering mountains, Lachung is famous for its apples, peaches and apricots. Enroute Lachung, we stopover at Naga Fall and Bhim Nala Fall. After arrival in Lachung, we check-in at the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight stay in Lachung
Day 4: Excursion to Yumthang Valley – Transfer to Gangtok
After an early breakfast, we depart early to visit Yumthang Valley. Yumthang Valley, popularly known as the ‘Valley of Flowers’ is a nature sanctuary with rivers, yaks and grazing pasture on rolling meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. After the tour, we return to Lachung for lunch. After lunch, we transfer to Gangtok. Overnight in Gangtok.
Optional: Ride to Zero Point at an additional cost.
Day 5: Gangtok – Pelling (Direct – 115kms; 5.5 hrs)
After breakfast, we depart for Pelling. The journey to Pelling is long and tiresome, however, it is more than made up because of the beautiful views along the drive. Enroute we stop over at Namchi Chardham and Samdruptse. After arrival in Pelling, we check into the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight in Pelling.
Day 6: In Pelling – Local Sightseeing (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
This day is reserved for a leisurely tour of Pelling town and its surroundings. We visit the famous Pemayangtse Monastery, Sky Walk and Rabdentse Ruins. We also visit Khecholpalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rimbi Waterfall. After the tour, we return to the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight in Pelling.
Optional: Visit Singshore Bridge at additional cost.
Day 7: Pelling – New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Morning is free for the guest for packing & personal activities. After breakfast transfer to New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) for the onward journey back home. Tour Ends.
Important: Transfer from Pelling to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri may take up to 5.5hrs, hence it is advised to the guests that they book their departure flight in the 2nd half of the day, preferably after 3:00 PM. If the departure flight is in the 1st half, then we recommend spending 1N in Siliguri town.
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