DARJEELING – KALIMPONG – PELLING - GANGTOK

Day By Day Itinerary

DAY   01   DARJEELING

Arrival at Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  and  meet with our representative. Transfer to Darjeeling. Darjeeling - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 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) - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center. Overnight at Darjeeling.

DAY   02   DARJEELING SIGHT SEEING

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 Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast.  After breakfast half day city tour of Darjeeling. The 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 Mall area or Chowk Bazaar. Overnight  at Darjeeling.

DAY   03   DARJEELING - KALIMPONG

After breakfast drive 65 kilometers ( 1 ½ - 2  hours)   to  Kalimpong.  Kalimpong situated on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green destination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet , It is a historical destinations with bustling market, colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range. There are over hundred nursery in Kalimpong exporting flowers and cactus to all over the world . There are quite a large number of historical buildings. Check into hotel.  Evening free to roam around the any of the cacti / Gladioli  nurseries or the Local market area where shops with antics and local handicraft worth buying .  Overnight  at Kalimpong.

DAY   04   KALIMPONG

After breakfast  drive for sight seeing  of Kalimpong . It is a historical destinations with bustling market, colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range . The scenic beauty on the way are beautiful and there are lot of shops selling antics and local handicraft. Drive through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only) - Back to Kalimpong Hotel– Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area. Overnight s at Kalimpong.

DAY  05   KALIMPONG – PELLING

After Breakfast transfer to Pelling. This is a drive of 140 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours  through scenic road. Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet.  On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc . It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, historical sites, short trek routes and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is  inspiring and the scenic view from the top of the ridge across deep valley to the heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be seen to be believed - Yuksom, Ravangla, Rinchenpong and Namchi are some of the tourist spot nearby.  Check into hotel. Evening free at your own. Overnight  at Pelling.

DAY   06  PELLING

After breakfast  enjoy sightseeing of  Pelling. The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring. Places of visit are Rimbi  water Falls, Rimbi  Rock  Garden, Kechopalri   Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish 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 and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri  Monastery, Kanchenjunga  water  Falls, Pemayangtse  Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished.  Back to hotel. Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center. Overnight  at Pelling.

DAY   07   PELLING – GANGTOK

After early morning breakfast transfer to Gangtok nearly 135 kilometers (3 ½ - 4 hours). The road is scenic and the journey will be soothing due to the greenery. Gangtok the capital of Sikkim’s diversity is from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India. It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies.   Check into hotel.  After that enjoy  Half day   city tour of Gangtok  which includes Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten (Stupa), Flower Show.  Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center. Overnight at Gangtok.

DAY   08   GANGTOK - EXCURSION TO TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR

After breakfast  excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir ( New )  nearly 40 kilometers.  The Lake is oval shaped lake  nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year  the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all.  Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers. Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center. Over Night at Gangtok.

DAY   09   DEPARTURE

After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - Nearly 135 kilometers 4 ½ - 5 hours drive – Guest are advised to start early for forwarding Journey.                             

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