Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour: 8D/7N

Nature with its Untouched Beauty! With this amazing and wonderful Darjeeling Sikkim tour, witness the eternal beauty of India’s unexplored North-Eastern corners! Our packages are a scenic and natural beauty retreat with magnificent snow-capped mountain peaks, dense forest cover, calm and soothing lakes, and many flower species.

ITINERARY

Arrival at Bagdogra Airport and drive to Gangtok (around 4-5 hrs drive). Upon arrival, check in to the hotel, relax for some time. In evening go out to explore the streets of   Gangtok. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Have an early breakfast at the hotel and then start your drive for Tsomgo Lake, which is 3-hour drive away. Tsomgo Lake is the most visited lake in Sikkim. The lake is considered sacred by the locals.

Later on, visit Baba Harbhajan Mandir that is situated at an altitude of 13,200 feet. Some 18 km from Tsomgo Lake is the famous Nathu La, a high mountain pass and photography is strictly prohibited. Return to Gangtok by evening and stay overnight at the hotel.

Post breakfast, drive to Lachen, which is located at a distance of 107 kms. On your way, stop at Tashi Viewpoint, Kabi Longtsok, Naga Waterfall, the Confluence of Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu at Chungthang. Arrive in Lachen late in the afternoon and check in at the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, leave for Thangu Village, which is located at an altitude of 13450 feet. Thangu is a remote high-altitude village of Tibetan Nomads & Chopta Valley.

From Chopta Valley, drive to Gurudongmar Lake (1.5 hours’ drive). Gurundongmar is the second highest lake in India and is situated at an altitude of 17143 feet. After visiting Gurudongmar Lake, drive to Lachung. En route visit Bhim Nala Waterfalls.On your arrival in Lachung, check in at the hotel and stay overnight.

After breakfast, drive to Yumthang valley located at a distance of 25 km and an altitude of 11800 feet. It is also popularly known as the Valley of Flowers and Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary located here is worth visiting. Around 24 species of Rhododendron flowers bloom here between April and May. After this, visit the hot water springs. , Zero Point, Zero Point is 2 hour’s drive from Yumthang and is very close to the China Border. After lunch, drive to Gangtok. Check in at the hotel and stay overnight.

Post breakfast, now it’s time to explore Darjeeling. On the way to Darjeeling adventure enthusists can avail rafting on River Teesta on direct payment basis. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel in Darjeeling. Evening free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early in the morning, visit Tiger Hill to witness a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Peaks like Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest. We will also visit Ghoom Monastery which is the oldest monastery in the area and was built in 1875. One can witness the image of 15-ft tall Maitreya Buddha on the way back from Tiger Hill. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, proceed for a city tour and visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate (from outside), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda. Enjoy your last night in this mesmerising place.

Drive from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport for transfers.