9 Days Sikkim Tour with Darjeeling

Post breakfast leave for sightseeing tour. Drive through scenic road to Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Forest Museum (Closed on Thursday), Dr Graham Homes, Mangaldham, Durbin Monastery, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only) . Evening free at your own.

Overnight at hotel in Kalimpong.

Post breakfast leave for Gangtok by drive (3hrs. approx.), Gangtok – Situtated at an height 1670 meter (5480feet), one of the most popular spot of India, which is also the capital of Sikkim suits all from tranquillity to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals and festivals. It is the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, orchids and butterflies. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free for own activities or visit to MG Road or shopping centres around there . Transfer back to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Gangtok.

Post breakfast enjoy an excursion trip to  Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (New) (40 kms. approx.).   The Lake is oval shaped, nearly 50 feets deep, generally covered in snow for most of the year the year.  This lake is home to Brahmini ducks and many migratory Birds. Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all. Visit Nathu La Pass to Republic of China (20 kms approx.) is optional tour. Transfer back to Gangtok  (Note : in case of landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided).

Overnight at hotel in Gangtok.

Post breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to Pelling by drive (3.5hrs. approx.). Pelling - Situated at an altitude of 6800 feet (2072 meters). On a clear day client can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped Mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc. Evening free at leisure to scroll around this small settlement. It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids & wildlife. Also roam around the helipad or shopping center. Overnight at hotel in Pelling.

Post breakfast leave for fullday sightseeing tour of Pelling along with its surroundings.  The routes are forested, botanical and zoological richness is inspiring, places includes Rimbi Water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake-  it is one of the holy Buddhist lake.  It is believed that any wish in front of the Lake comes true.  Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves.  Now visit Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga Water Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins - the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished.  Transfer back to hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Pelling.

Post breakfast leave for Darjeeling by road (4hrs. approx.). Darjeeling - at an height of 2123 meters(70001 feet) lies the land of breathtaking beauty and sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills. It is also home to the famous World Heritage train UNESCO. On arrival checkin at hotel. Evening free for own activities or roam around Mall and local Shopping center. Overnight at hotel in Darjeeling.

Early morning (around 345am) drive to 8000 feet (2440meters) through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace Memorial and Batasia Loop. Leave for hotel and enjoy the breakfast.  Now take next round of sightseeing, including Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda.  Transfer back to hotel. 

Overnight at htoel in Darjeeling.

Post breakfast leave for Bagdogra or Railway station (New Jalpaiguri Railway Station) to board the flight / train for onwards journey.