Gangtok-Lachung-Lachen-Gangtok-Pelling-Kalimpong (9N/10D)

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

This package comprises of 2 nights gangtok, 2 night Lachung, 1 night Lachen, 2 nights Pelliong and 1 night Kalimpong

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: (Kakarbhitta/Bagdogra/NJP to Gangtok 125 kms 4 hours approx) — Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to Gangtok. GANGTOK:At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then. The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight. Overnight at hotel. Day 2: Gangtok — Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu 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 .Overnight at hotel. Day 3: Gangtok – Lachen 123 kms 6 hours approx — Breakfast at the hotel in Gangtok and drive to Lachung enroute visiting villages and water falls,Overnight at hotel. Day 4: (Lachen – Lachung 123 kms 6 hours approx) — Early morning visit Gurudongma Lake, return to the hotel Breakfast at the hotel in Gangtok and drive to Lachung Overnight at hotel. Day 5: Lachung -- Yumthang -- Lachung — Breakfast at the hotel and excursion to Yumthang Valley & back. - The valley of flowers. Flora, Fauna, Rhododendrons and Primulas and found in abundance. Yumthang is the summer grazing grounds of the Yaks. On the way back visit the Sulphur Hot Spring, considered to have medicinal properties. Overnight at hotel Day 6: Lachung – Gangtok — Breakfast at the hotel and drive back to Gangtok enroute visit Twin Falls, Bhim Nala etc.,Overnight at hotel in Gangtok. Day 7: (Gangtok – Pelling 125 kms 4 hours approx) — Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Pelling.PELLINGLocated at a distance of 120 kms from Gangtok Pelling is another serene, mountain village which lies in the western districts of Sikkim. This village is situated at an altitude of 2000 mts(approx) and commands a spectacular view of Mt.Kanchenjunga. Overnight at hotel. Day 8: Pelling — Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Pemayangste Monastery, Rabtense Ruins, Khechipalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rambi Falls. Overnight at hotel Day 9: Pelling – Kalimpong 110 kms 5 hours approx — Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kalimpong KALIMPONGAt an altitude of 1250m, Kalimpong’s location is ideal for a pleasant, relaxed getaway. Its clement weather has made Kalimpong’s orchids and gladiole well renowned. Up to the early 1700s, the Kalimpong area was part of the Sikkim raja’s domain. In the early 18th century, the Bhutan king also took it over. In 1865, after the Anglo-Bhutan War , it was annexed to Darjeeling. Scottish Missionaries came here in the late 1800s. The town thrived as a wool trading center with Tibet till 1950s. Today it’s a quiet hill resort and a haven for retired people. Afternoon proceed for city tour visiting Zang Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery, Tharpa Choling Monastery, Thongsa Gumpa and flower nurseries.Overnight at hotel. Day 10: (Kalimpong – Kakarbhitta/Bagdogra/NJP 80 kms 3 hours approx) — Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1(Kakarbhitta/Bagdogra/NJP to Gangtok 125 kms 4 hours approx) — Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to Gangtok.+