Sikkim-Darjeeling Tour Trek

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

This week long trip to Sikkim and Darjeeling is one of the best trips in North east India. It combines the natural and cultural beauty of Sikkim and the age old appeal of Darjeeling as a hill destination will be the panoramic sites which surprises of all kind. Pronounced as ‘Su-Khyim’ in local Lepcha language (the Lepchas are the original inhabitants of Sikkim) Sikkim a state located in northeast India. It shares border with China, Nepal and Bhutan. Sikkim is known as the garden of India because of its richness and abundance of floral diversity. It is believed that 25% of all the flowering plants of India are found in Sikkim. Sikkim is also home to Kanchenjunga (8586m), the world’s third highest peak. The climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine. Altogether 28 mountain peaks, more than 80 glaciers, 227 high-altitude lakes, five major hot springs, and more than 100 rivers and streams have been documented in Sikkim. Further a total of 5,000 species of flowering plants have been comprehended including 515 rare Orchids (Cymbidium), 60 Primulas (Primroses) species, 36 rhododendron species, and 16 conifer species, 362 types of ferns and ferns allies, and over 424 medicinal plants. According to legends, the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava visited Sikkim in the 8th century AD, and introduced Buddhism. One of world’s largest statues of Guru Rimpoche is situated in Sikkim including many monasteries and dzongs. Developed as the summer capital by the British during their colony in India, Darjeeling is the tourist as well as educational center of India. The major group of inhabitants of Darjeeling is Nepalese, Tibetan, Bengali and other ethno-linguistic groups. Visa & Permits for inflowing Sikkim vicinity In addition to an Indian visa, foreigners must acquire inner line permit (ILP) to visit Sikkim, the permits can be obtained from all Indian missions, Tourism Office, New Delhi, Sikkim Tourism office, Calcutta and Sikkim Tourism Office, Siliguri on the potency of an Indian Visa. Foreigners are issued a permit for preliminary period of 15 days duration on the spot without any delay provided photocopies of Passport and Visa details along with two passport photos of applicants are made available. It can be extended for further 30 days of 15 days each. The extension of permits can be obtained from FRO at Gangtok, Superintendent of Police of North, South and West Districts. If you are visiting the interior regions, you also require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) OR Protected Area Permit (PAP) which is obtainable in Gangtok from the Police Check Post and Department of Tourism. Note: This permit is issued to local government registered travel agents only. These days Darjeeling is recognized as a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is situated at the elevation of 2,045m. Tea plantations are seen in abundance in Darjeeling which produces some of the world’s best teas. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a world heritage site, is another attraction for tourists visiting Darjeeling. The rail connects Darjeeling with the plains of West Bengal. Darjeeling also offers splendid scenery of Eastern Himalayan ranges including Mt. Kanchenjunga which is easily visible from famous tourist spot Tiger Hill. Mirik is West Bengal's latest hill resort at an altitude of 1700m with its own special charm. Mirik has its meaning, the burnt hill and is derived from the term "Mi-Rek" being the Lepcha dialect meaning ‘the burning jungle’. It is located at 49 km from Darjeeling and 52 km from Siliguri. This hill resort is further beautified for having a magnificent lake fed by perennial streams. It is located between 26°47' North latitude and 26°55' North latitude 88°8' East longitude and 88°15' East longitude. Its flora is significant from the scientific, cultural and utilitarian view points. It has a wide range of habitats which provide ecological diversity. It has both the combination of tropical and temperate elements. Very few urban areas in India can claim to have such a range of economically important plants of both indigenous and exotic origin as Mirik. Sikkim’s capital city Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Ranka monastery, Chorten Monastery and Tibetology and Lachung are the must see destinations’ which can be explored with our Sikkim tour packages. Sikkim is a known destination which inspires the poets to write and the writers to frame their story, just with the rejuvenating breeze that soothes the soul. Live this experience of paradise with our Sikkim and Darjeeling tour packages. Be a part of a treasured travel story with us and relish our legacy to travel, explore and celebrate life.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: FLY KATHMANDU TO BHADRAPUR AND DRIVE TO DARJEELING — Day Day 2: FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING OF DARJEELING — Day Day 3: DRIVE TO GANGTOK (SIKKIM) VIA MIRIK — Day Day 4: FULL SIGHTSEEING TOURS IN GANGTOK — Day Day 5: DRIVE FROM GANGTOK TO PEMAYANGTSE (PELLING) — Day Day 6: FREE DAY IN PEMAYANGTSE OR PELLING — Day Day 7: DEPART FOR KATHMANDU —

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE