On arrival our representative will be there to receive the Guest and assist them to get transfer to Darjeeling – Darjeeling is approximately 100 Kilometers and is nearly 03 hours drive from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) – Darjeeling Town is approximately 80 kilometers and is nearly 03½ - 04 Hours drive by road via National Highway 10 & Peshok Road from Pakyong Airport (PYG) - Darjeeling is situated at an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas – This international destination is popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is one more attraction – Reach Darjeeling and check into the hotel - In the evening one is free to stroll around Mall / local market - Over night stay at Darjeeling
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet i.e. 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (Subject to clear weather) - Its backdrop is Mount Kanchenjunga and the Himalayan range – A spectacular view from Tiger Hill is mesmerizing - On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop [It is for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – A UNESCO Site] – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day 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 area and visit Glenary or Keventers or Joeys Pub & Das Studio for historic photograph or Check out the Shops in Darjeeling Mall - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Early morning breakfast – Next one has to drive to Pelling – On the way the first place to stop is at Lamahatta or Peshok view point - It is approximately 135 kilometers and is nearly 04 - 04½ hours drive through bit rough road - On the way is Chitrey - Jorethang and Nayabazar road - Legship - Sakyong - Gyalshing Road - Pelling - The route is scenic and there will be few small stttlement - Hee Bermiok Chayataal - Kaluk - Sreebadam are some of the places to stay on the way - Each has its own USP - Pelling is at an altitude of 6800 feet / 2072 meters – Pelling is a small hill town in the district of West Sikkim, India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 meters / 7,200 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 - Proximate locations to Pelling are Yuksom, Rinchenpong, Dzongri and Hee Burmiok - Evening one is free to stroll around this small settlement - It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and wildlife - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or shopping - Over Night stay at Pelling
After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing of Pelling and its surroundings - 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 - Over Night stay at Pelling
Early morning have breakfast - Drive to Gangtok – It is approximately 135 kilometers and nearly 04½ - 05 hours drive by road – The journey is surrounded by lush green forests and towards Temi Tea Gardens - The view of tea plantations was really pleasant and during spring & Autumn it is blooming with Cherry Tree - Nice place for photography – Diversion Leads to Chaar Dham & Buddha Park (Optional) - Forwarding journey to Gangtok – Gangtok is a perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure - Land of monastery, mystic rituals / festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies - Check into Hotel - Sight Seeing to Rumtek Monastery (Optional)- Evening free to stroll to M.G. Marg or Local Market - It is advisable to have food in any of the restaurant in M G Road or vicinity – One can try the the vegetable dumpling called Momo – Back to hotel - Over night stay at hotel in Gangtok
Permits are issued in the morning as per the Defence department of India - One day prior to visit one has to submit the documents with our representative – The lake is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 02 hours - Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen – Nathu La Permit is done separately and is limited - (Nathu La Pass visit has to be arranged the previous Night when Voters ID card will be asked for – Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get cancelled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 4000- has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing) - Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way – The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Over night stay at Gangtok
Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Pakyong Airport (PYG) nearly 30 Kilometers from Gangtok - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is approximately 140 kilometers and nearly 04½ - 05 hours drive by National Highway along the River Teesta - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) or Pakyong Airport (PYG) - The drive is through hills and with scenic beauty – Stoppage at Rangpo / Chitrey or Melli for a cup of Tea is advisable if time permits – One stop at Coronation bridge if time permits - Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) via Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey
