discover sikkim pelling & darjeeling

Arrive Bagdogra (IXB) (Apporx. 100 kms / 3-4 hours drive) by Air or Train (NJP), meet and greet at Airport or Railway station, after warm welcome you will be transferred to Darjeeling (Apporx. 100 kms / 3-4 hours drive). Darjeeling, Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. In the evening, take a leisurely walk along Mall Road to savor local delicacies and explore shopping opportunities. Overnight at hotel.

Start your day early morning around 03:45 hrs, proceed for an unforgettable sunrise from the Tiger Hill, to view sunrise over Kanchanjunga (highest peak in India) Situated at an altitude of 2,590 meters (8,482 ft.) and 13 kilometers from the town. Please note, Sunrise view is always subject to weather conditions. After Sunrise, while return to hotel visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace Memorial & Batasia Loop .

Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, you will be driven for a city tour that includes the Japanese Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursdays), Ropeway (offering a 360-degree view of the city and the Tea Plantations of Darjeeling), Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (closed on Sundays), Tea Estate, and Natural History Museum (closed on Sundays). After the city tour, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Pelling (approximately 80 kms. / 3-4 hour drive). Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2,072 meters above sea level. On a clear day, guests can enjoy stunning views of the Himalayan range, including snow-capped peaks such as Mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, and Sinolchu, among others. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Get up early for a spectacular view of Himalaya KunchanJunga, the same image you would have seen in our old currencies of INR 100 Breakfast at hotel. Later proceed for half day tour visiting , Pemayangste Monastery, Rabtense Ruins, Bird Park (currently under renovation), Khechipalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rambi Falls, Orange Garden.

Later in evening proceed for Pelling Sky walk, situated an altitude of 7,200 feet above the sea level along with the fourth tallest statue of Chenrezig. For Sky walk, you need to remove your footwear and it's a walk on transparent glass and with a 360 degree view. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Gangtok (Approx. 140 kms / 5-6 hours drive) Ravangla, Budha Park, & Chanrdham Namci: The Buddha Park of Ravangla, also known as Tathagata Tsal, is situated near Ravangla in South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Visiting at Namchi Chardam. To promote Religious Tourism in Sikkim, this newly developed Pilgrimage-cum-Cultural Center is constructed on top of the Solophok Hill in South-Sikkim. View for miles, the 26½ m high statue of Lord Shiva in sitting posture that marks the location of the main temple.

Later drive to Gangtok the capital city of north eastern state of Sikkim. Lying at an altitude of 1,670 meters above the sea level, Gangtok is one of the most-visited destinations in north-eastern region of India, which is popular for its monasteries, rich culture, adventure opportunities and natural scenery. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Whole day is scheduled for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Also known as Changu Lake, Tsomgo Lake is an oval-shaped lake with a depth of around 50 feet. During most part of the year, it is covered with snow. On the banks of the Lake is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Guest can enjoy the ride of Cable Car which is worth watching and will give you picturesque view of the valley with flowers, also give you an excellent view of Changu lake. (there is a restaurant there where guest can enjoy fast food).

Thereafter, move to the holy site of Baba Mandir or the shrine of Baba Harbhajan Singh. Next you have an option to visit the very popular Nathula Pass, which is just 20 km from here. This motorable mountain pass is at an altitude of 4,310 m above the sea level. The views from here are simply breathtaking. On reaching Gangtok, complete the check-in formalities. You are now free to explore the place on your own. (Note: In the case of landslide or because of any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed, an alternate sightseeing will be offered).

Nathula Pass is closed on Monday and Tuesday (Need 2 Passport size photo per person and photo identity proof like Driving License, Passport, Voter Id but not ADHAR (it's not allowed due to security reason). Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bagdogra (Approx. 125 kms / 4-5 hours drive) Airport or Railway station to board flight / train for onward destination.