DARJEELING – LACHUNG - 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 - GANGTOK

After  breakfast – Transfer to Gangtok – Nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours drive -  Gangtok – The capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist – It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake and butterflies – It has option for tourist of all ages – Check into Hotel – Drive for visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Back to hotel. Evening free. Over Night at Gangtok.

DAY   04   GANGTOK - LACHUNG

After Breakfast Leave Gangtok for Lachung 119 kilometers (4 ½ hours – 5 ½ hours). Lachung is situated at an altitude of 8600 feet.  On the way stop and enjoy a few  wonderful  locations  like  Tashi  Viewpoint, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls,  confluence  of  Lachen chu  and Lachung  Chu at Chungthang, Twin Waterfalls  and  Bhim Nala Waterfalls. The roads are colored with full bloom of Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers Guest specially during spring – Guest are likely to reach Lachung at late afternoon or early evening.  Check into the hotel. Evening free to stroll around the village. Overnight at Lachung.

DAY   05   LACHUNG

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 where  the  tree line  ends. 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. Return to your  hotel at Lachung.  After lunch  visit Lachung Monastery, Cottage Industry  and Waterfalls. Evening free to stroll around the village. Overnight  at Lachung.

DAY   06   LACHUNG - GANGTOK

After breakfast leave for Gangtok - 125 kilometers ( 4 – 5 hours drive). On the way stops at Singhik and Mangan. If the weather is fine and the sky is clear one can enjoy the view of Himalayan range with mount Kanchenjunga, mount Pandim, mount Kabru, mount  Simvo, mount Jopuno, mount  Khanchendzonga  and mount Siniolchu. Various location  offers  a   majestic  view of these peaks hence photography will consume some time. The drive will be smooth due to the scenic beauty as in spring the  forest cover  erupts  in a riot  of  colors as Rhododendrons,  Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers  are  in full bloom. Arrive Gangtok. Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center. Over Night at Gangtok.

DAY   07   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   08   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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