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BAGDOGRA - GANGTOK - PELLING  - KALIMPONG - DARJEELING  - BAGDOGRA
8 Nights/9 Days

Tour Information

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, and transfer to Gangtok. sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Do-rul Chhorten, Research Institute of Tibetology , Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom and Flower Show. in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake  & Baba Mandir and after that transfer to Pelling. sightseeing at Yuksom  on way panoramic sightseeing of  Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake and transfer for Kalimpong. visit Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills. Transfer to Darjeeling. Early morning tour to Tiger Hills to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak. On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute , Darjeeling Ropeway RideTenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center  & panoramic view of Tea Estate. 

  • Day 1

    ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY STATION/(IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - GANGTOK

    On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (413 Ft / 126 Mts) you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5412 Ft / 1650 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Over night at Hotel. 

  • Day 2

    GANGTOK

    Go for a full day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Do-rul Chhorten, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday) and Flower Show. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 3

    GANGTOK - TSHANGU LAKE & BABA MANDIR EXCURSION

    After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake (12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way from Gangtok) & Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake. Situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel. 

  • Day 4

    GANGTOK - PELLING

    After breakfast transfer to Pelling (5500 Ft / 1675 Mts, 116 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 5

    PELLING - YUKSOM EXCURSION

    After breakfast we drive to Yuksom (5840 Ft / 1780 Mts, 35 Kms / 02 Hrs) on way panoramic sightseeing of  Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird & Kanchanjunga Water fall. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel. 

  • Day 6

    PELLING - KALIMPONG

    After breakfast transfer for Kalimpong (4091 Ft / 1247 Mts, 115 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel. 

  • Day 7

    KALIMPONG - DARJEELING

    Today after Breakfast visit Dello hills, Dr. Grahams Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills. Transfer to Darjeeling (6710 Ft / 2046 Mts, 70 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs), Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 8

    DARJEELING

    Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8482 Ft / 2586 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Darjeeling Ropeway Ride (Ticket cost not included & will be approx INR 180.00 per person) Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & panoramic view of Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 9

    LEAVE DARJEELING - NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT

    Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (413 Ft / 126 Mts, 100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs) for onwards connection.

Grade Grade A3+(MAPAI) Grade A2+ (MAPAI) Grade A+(MAPAI) Grade A(MAPAI)
Gangtok Mayfair resort and spa or similar Denzong regency or similar Denzong regency or similar Orange village resort
Lachung Yarlam resort or similar Yarlam resort or similar Norling Zimkhang or similar Norling Zimkhang or similar
Pelling Chumbi Mountain Retreat or similar Elgin Mount Pandim or similar Norbu gang retreat or similar Norbu gang resort or similar
Darjeling  Mayfair resort or similar Hotel new elgin or similar Hotel Viceroy or similar Hotel Viceroy or similar

 

Grade

Grade B3+(MAPAI)

Grade B2+ (MAPAI) Grade B1+(MAPAI) Grade B(MAPAI)
Gangtok Keepsa Residencyor similar Viceroy Le Primula or similar Central Ninamma or similar Central hill resort or similar
Lachung Modern Residency or similar Modern Residency or similar Tashi Gakhil or similar Tashi Gakhil or similar
Pelling  Norbu Gang Resort or similar Pachu Village resort or similar Tashi Gang resort or similar Hotel sonal chain or similar
Darjeeling Central Heritage or similar Central Nirvana or similar Central Nirvana or similar Golden height enclave or similar

 

Grade  Grade C (MAPAI) Grade D(MAPAI)
Gangtok Sikkim Retreat or similar Cimfort inn or similar
Lachung  Highlander or similar Comfort inn or similar
Pelling Dzimkha Resort or similar Dzimkha resort or similar
Darjeeling  Jagjeet hotel Yuma or similar Hotel North Star
NRI, OCI, PIO Card holder & Foreign National are not allowed to visit Baba Mandir & Nathula Pass. They are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 & above is number to visit Tshangu Lake. For getting the valid permit these guest will have to bring with them their valid passport & visa / OCI / PIO Card. They will also be required to bring along with them 08 passport size photograph for processing their permits into Sikkim, Tshangu lake, Lachen & Lachung. There will be an additional cost for processing the permit & making the tour applicable. Kindly write to us for additional cost. For Indian Passport Holders to process the permit we would require the following:
  1. 03 passport size photograph of each member traveling whether Adult or Children with their name, age & gender written behind each photograph. 
  2. Photo Copy of Photo ID proof of each member traveling whether Adult or Children. Original to be brought with self.
  3. A list mentioning the Name Age & Gender of all traveler family wise.
  4. Any documents issued by Central or State Government having Photo, Name and the address will be considered as ID Proof. The Photo ID Proof can be anyone of the following, Driving License, Voter Card, Valid Passport & Aadhar Card. Pan Card is not accepted as ID proof by the authorities.
  5. In case of Child traveling below 18 Years or couple traveling where there is no ID proof of wife, there has to be a written declaration given from the parents / husband.
For Tshangu Lake & Nathula Pass there is no refund, after the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism, due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc).