06 Days Gangtok , Pelling and Darjeeling

Welcome to the north eastern heaven on earth. Your Sikkim-Darjeeling tour starts here

After breakfast day excursion to the oval shaped Tsomgo Lake (40 kms from Gangtok departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 mts. with an average depth of 50 ft and home to the Brahminy duck and several migratory birds. In spring enjoy the beauty of premolars, magnolias and rhododendron in bloomOn the way stop at Kyongnosla The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Travel to Baba Mandir (Memorial & temple honoring Indian army soldier, folk hero & saint Baba Harbhajan Singh.) another 17 kms beyond Tsomgo lake. Return to Gangtok. Overnight halt at Gangtok Hotel..

 * Try a yak-ride along the shores of the alpine lake or take a walk past the food-stalls and souvenir shops to the natural shore of the lake.

*A cable car that climbs to 14,500 feet on the snow-covered slopes near Changu Lake is fast becoming a major attraction for tourists to Sikkim. Built after an almost a decade-long struggle, the Tsomgo Passenger Ropeway started operation in July 2017

Optional Nathula (Additional Cost) (14140 Ft / 4310 Mts / 20 Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) is an Indo China border, controlled by the Indian Army & is situated approx 20 Kms ahead of Tshangu Lake at an height of 14140 Ft / 4310. The journey to Nathula& Baba Mandir is same up to 16 Kms. At this point the right arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir & left arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula.

One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date & it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday & Tuesday for tourist. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible & a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit. There is no refund, in case the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism & due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc) one is not able to visit.pickup and drop from north sikkim stand for sumo/maxx8am to 8pm) nathulaexta Rs 6000 per Cab (Nathula Monday Tuesday Closed)

After an early morning breakfast, checkout from the hotel and we will drive you to your hotel in Pelling. With an approx distance of 113km it an overall 5hrs drive from Gangtok to Pelling / Darap(6,100 ft.).  Via Ravengla,   And  visit Buddha park. Pelling is a small town in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga.The journey between Gangtok to Pelling is filled with pictorial landscape of steep green hills, deep valleys. During you Pelling tip you will also come across many Mountain Rivers and majestic waterfalls. Have you lunch on the way to Pelling. Check into your hotel and freshen up. You are free for the rest of the evening to go on a leisure walk along the misty track through pine forest or try the local cuisine or simply enjoy the beautiful landscape of Pelling from your hotel room. Overnight stay at Pelling.

We proceed early morning (around 4 am) towards Tiger Hill to experience the breath taking view of sunrise over Mt.Kanchandzonga (28,200 ft.) , Kabru , Pandim& the Everest range on the far horizon , on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view),  and Japanese Temple. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountain ranges while roaming through Darjeeling Mall.Overnight at Darjeeling.

After breakfast at your hotel and proceed for the NJP Station / Bagdogra (IXB).It takes about 3 hours (depending on traffic) to cover the 88kms distance from NJP to Darjeeling. NH-55 (Hill Cart Road) offers magnificent views of the mountains, valleys and village life. The toy train railway track runs side-by-side the road for most part. Board your train/flight for your onward destination with cheerful memories of your holiday.