Darjeeling, Gangtok & Lachung visit for 07 Nights & 08 Days

Day- 01

Arrival at Pakyong Airport (PYG) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) and transfer to Darjeeling - On arrival our representative will be there to receive the Guest  and assist them to get transfer to Darjeeling – Darjeeling is approximately 100 Kilometers and is nearly 03 hours drive from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) – Darjeeling Town is approximately 80 kilometers and is nearly 03½ - 04 Hours drive by road via National Highway 10 & Peshok Road from Pakyong Airport (PYG) - Darjeeling is situated at an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas – This international destination is popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is one more attraction – Reach Darjeeling and check into the hotel - In the evening one is free to stroll around Mall / local market - Over night stay at Darjeeling

Day- 02

Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing  - Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet i.e. 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (Subject to clear weather) -  Its backdrop is Mount Kanchenjunga and the Himalayan range – A spectacular view from Tiger Hill is mesmerizing - On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop [It is for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – A UNESCO Site] – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half  Day city  tour includes  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 – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area and visit Glenary or Keventers or Joeys Pub  & Das Studio for historic photograph or Check out the Shops in Darjeeling Mall -  Overnight stay at Darjeeling

Day- 03

Transfer to Gangtok - Early morning breakfast – Next is the drive to Gangtok – The distance is approximately 130 Kilometers and is nearly 03½ - 04 hours drive by road – The first stop can be Lamahatta or Peshok – Both are beautiful view point of the Himalayan range & the Lovers point from Peshok is quite fascinating – The River Teesta & Rangit meets and form a beautiful beach – Next the drive through National Highway 10 along the River Teesta - Gangtok is the capital of the Sikkim - Gangtok is a perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure - Land of monastery, mystic rituals / festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies - Check into Hotel - Sight Seeing to Rumtek Monastery (Optional)- Evening free to stroll to M.G. Marg or Local Market - It is advisable to have food in any of the restaurant in M G Road or vicinity – One can try the the vegetable dumpling called Momo – Back to hotel - Over night stay at hotel in Gangtok

Day- 04

Gangtok Local Sightseeing - Morning breakfast at ease - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok – Gangtok became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975 - Today its a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges - Sightseeing will be for full day hence the drive will be bit fast from each point –  It is not possible to visit all the places hence some of the important places are selected for the guest – Guest are require to maintain the time with the driver - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Ranka / Rumtek Monastery and Tashi View point are some more places of tourist interest – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center or visit any of the discotheque in central Gangtok - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day- 05

Transfer to Lachung - Early morning breakfast - Drive to Lachung – Nearly after approximately 96 kilometers one will reach Chungthang – There will be stop nearby for Lunch or Refreshment – Next one has to drive to approximately 35 kilometers from Chungthang – It is a drive of nearly 06 hours – Reach Lachung late afternoon / early evening - The snow capped peaks of the Himalayan range, the Shingbha wild life sanctuary, Yumthang, Katao and Yumeysomdong are the major attraction – It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling mountains – Spring and Autumn the flowers bloom hence called the valley of flowers - Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers  are  in full bloom – In fact, from the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards one can enjoy only the snow peaked hamlet - The road leads extends up to the Tibetan Plateau – It almost like this town was hidden from the outside - Check into a hotel - Welcome Tea – Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Stroll to the local monastery is recommended to guest  Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung

Day- 06

Lachung Sight Seeing - Early morning breakfast - After breakfast leave for Yumthang nearly 26 kilometers and is an hour drive - Yumthang valley is situated at an altitude of nearly 11800 feet with the river Lachung Chu flowing through the valley -  Yumthang valley, hot spring,  Yumeysomdong and Katao are nearby places of tourist Interest - Lachung is most sought after by tourist and the valley is either snow covered or the blooming Rhododendron always enhance the beauty of the place -  On the way from Yumthang one may visit  the famous  hot  spring known for its curative properties - Yumthang  is a large  valley  surrounded  by  mountains where  the  tree line  ends and the cold desert starts – In the winter months there is snow all around and the snow clad mountains  adds to the beauty - Check into hotel – Evening free to stroll up to Lachung monastery – Night halt at Lachung

Day- 07

Transfer to Gangtok -  After breakfast leave  for Gangtok -  One more Option  of visiting Yumesamdong (Zero Point) is optional and is made on spot payment to driver - On the way guest can stop between  Singhik and Mangan – Return journey is from Lachung via Chungthang – Gangtok is approximately 126 kilometers and is nearly 05 – 06 hours  -  Lunch on the way – If the weather is good and sky is  clear  one can  get  to see the Himalayan range with the prominent Khangchendzonga  peak -  The location on the way offers  majestic  view of mount Pandim, mount Kabru, mount Simvo, mount Jopuno, mount Khangchendzonga, mount Sinolchu and other peaks and the road side is wooded Rhododendron forest generally blooms during spring -  Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day- 08

Departure to Pakyong Airport (PYG) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)  - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Pakyong Airport (PYG) is 30 Kilometers and nearly 01½ hours drive / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is 130 kilometers nearly 04½ - 05 hours drive by road - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - The drive is through hills and with scenic beauty – Stoppage at Rangpo / Chitrey or Melli for a cup of Tea is advisable if time permits – One stop at Coronation bridge if time permits  - Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)  via Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journeyle if time permits – One stop at Coronation bridge if time permits  - Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)  via Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey