Overview

Sikkim & Darjeeling from New Jalpaiguri Tour

7D/6N

Day wise Planning

Day 1
IXB/NJP TO GANGTOK-120 KMS IN 4HRS
Sikkim & Darjeeling from New Jalpaiguri We receive you on your arrival at Bagdogra Airport/NJP station and drive to Gangtok. Check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 2
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir
After breakfast – Excursion tour to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kms and 2 hours drive - Tsomgo Lake is situated at an elevation of 3753 m / 12310 ft - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 ft deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year –home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all – Back to Gangtok - Overnight stay at Gangtok. (Optional visit to Nathula Pass at extra charge/ Closed on Monday & Tuesday).

Day 3
Drive to Lachung
After breakfast start around 10 AM drive to Lachung via Chungthang – Lachung is 125 kilometers, 5 to 6 hours drive –Chungthang nearly 3 hours of drive from Gangtok - Lachung situated at an altitude of 8600 feet - On the way enjoy a few wonderful locations like Seven sister waterfalls, Naga Waterfalls and the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang - The road leads through Rhododendron plants of the Singha Forest Reserve extended up to the Tibetan Plateau - Picturesque landscape, snow peaked mountains, flowing rivers blooming rhododendrons - During April / May / June one can find the riot of colours as Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom. Evening free to stroll up to Lachung monastery – Overnight stay at Lachung


Day 4
Drive back to Gangtok via Yumthang Valley Excursion
After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - On the way you may visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains - In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the ethereal beauty. (Optional visit to Zero Point at extra charge). After Lunch, transfer to Gangtok via Twin Waterfalls, Bhim Nala Waterfalls. Overnight stay at Gangtok.


Day 5
Drive to Darjeeling
After breakfast, drive to Darjeeling - Nearly 110 kilometers 4 hours drive – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, 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 – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) . On arrival at Darjeeling, transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Darjeeling


Day 6
Sightseeing in Darjeeling
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel - After breakfast 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) etc –Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 7
Bye bye Now
After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (95kms/ 3hrs), Tour Ends with lifetime memories.

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