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Escape into the mountains and monasteries of Sikkim

Duration

5 nights 6 days

Tour type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Language

English

Discover the best of the Eastern Himalayas with this 6-day tour that takes you through the tea valleys of Darjeeling, the tranquil monasteries of Pelling, and the high-altitude wonders of Gangtok. A journey filled with breathtaking landscapes, culture, and adventure.

DARJEELING – PELLING – GANGTOK

Itinerary

Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling – Pickup- Approx Distance: 70 Km • Est. Travel Time: 3 hours

We will greet you on arrival at Bagdogra International Airport and take you to Darjeeling (6,950 Ft.). On arrival, check in to the hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Darjeeling – Fullday Sightseeing with Tiger Hill- Approx Distance: 130 Km • Est. Travel Time: 8 hours

Early morning (4:00 AM), visit Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of token if not possible at sunrise, then it will be covered in the daytime.) and then back to the hotel. After breakfast, starting at 8.30 AM, visit The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Ropeway (Note: Closed on the 19th of Every Month), Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple(Peace Pagoda). The evening is free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Darjeeling to Pelling – Transfer Approx Distance: 100 Km • Est. Travel Time: 4 hours

After breakfast, transfer to Pelling (6,300 Ft.). On arrival, check in to the hotel and, the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Pelling to Gangtok – Halfday Sightseeing and Transfer Approx Distance: 160 Km • Est. Travel Time: 6 hours

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & start a half-day sightseeing and visit Pemayangtse monastery, Rabdantse ruins (2nd capital of Sikkim), Sang-Ngag Choling (Skywalk), and the New helipad ground. In the afternoon, travel to Gangtok (5,500 Ft. / 120 Kms. / 5 Hrs.). On arrival, check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir – ExcursionApprox Distance: 120 Km • Est. Travel Time: 8 hours

After breakfast, start an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. / 37 Kms. / 02 Hrs. from Gangtok) and further drive to Baba Mandir (13,200 ft. / 16 Kms. / 01 Hrs. from Tsomgo Lake). Evening back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok. Note: In case of a landslide or any other reason, Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide an alternate sightseeing. Due to the winter season (heavy snow), vehicles will drive till Snow Point on the way to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.

Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport – Drop
Approx Distance: 125 Km • Est. Travel Time: 5 hours

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and take departure transfer to Bagdogra International Airport for your onward journey.