Kalimpong Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Tour Package
Tour Package : Kalimpong Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling 7N 8D
Itinerary Code : VNE/LT 011
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Itinerary Gist : New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) – Kalimpong (01 Night) – Gangtok (02 Night) – Pelling (02 Night) – Darjeeling (02 Night) – New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Day 1
Arrival - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) - On arrival you will be received by our representative. He will assist you to board vehicle for Kalimpong 75 kilometers, 2 ½ hours – Kalimpong – Milder climate dense forest offset by the rich undergrowth of moss and lichen, best for calm and relaxed holiday - Kalimpong is a quieter destination with a pleasing weather - An elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet, it offers spectacular views of the Mount Kanchendzonga and its range, something to be cherished - Check into Hotel – Visit to nursery known for its orchids, rarest cacti and gladioli – Evening free to stroll around the market for shopping handicraft - Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2
Early morning breakfast – Half day sight seeing – Visit Dello, Durbin Daar hills, it’s a view point and a birding point - Trip to any of the Gompa like the Tharpa Choling Gompa, Thongsa Gompa, Zong Dog Palri Fo - Brang Gompa – Visit to Dr Graham's Home - Drive to Gangtok - 85 Kilometers / 3 hours drive – On the way option of White Water Rafting (Optional) - Gangtok – It is a tranquil spot surrounded by fog - masked mountains, at an elevation of 1,780 meters / 5,480 feet is the capital of Sikkim. It enjoys a serene, pleasant climate all year round and a wonderful destination for tourist in search of delight and peace - One can go trekking or any other adventure. Gangtok is the most frequently visited spot of India for its varied and rare orchids, butterflies and wildlife - Lachen, Lachung, Chungthang and Mangan are the four most upcoming tourist spot of north Sikkim - Evening free to stroll around the market in Mahatma Gandhi Road for shopping - Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3
Tsomgo / Changu Lake - This excursion is a drive of about 40 kilometers away, this serene lake is at an altitude of 12,400 feet near Nathu La Pass - The route is along Kyangosla wildlife - The lake is nearly a kilometers in length, 4 ½ meters in depth and the lake remains frozen during the winter months up to mid - May. It is considered sacred by the local people - The area is scenic and a temple of lord Siva is constructed on the lakeside - Various species of birds can be spotted - One can get coffee or tea sold by the vendors in the vicinity of the lake - Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial and Nathu La Pass are nearby - 18 Kilometers - Evening free to stroll around the market in Mahatma Gandhi Road for shopping - Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4
Early morning breakfast – Drive to Pelling via Ravangla - 116 kilometers / 5 hours - Lunch on the way or at hotel – Pelling is a pleasant, serene hamlet. It has magnificent snow peaks, the refreshing greenery, small stream, amazingly brilliant falls, terraced hillside fields of paddy and corn - At an elevation of 2073 meters / 6,800 feet, it offers the most spectacular views of Mount Kanchendzonga, Mount Makalu and Mount Pandim - Check into hotel in Pelling – Evening free to stroll around Pelling - Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5
Morning breakfast – Local sight seeing - Khecheopalri Lake, a sacred Buddhist lake and the monastery - Kanchenjunga falls – Back to hotel for lunch – second half one can visit the second oldest monastery of Sikkim, Sangachoeling Monastery can be reached by a 45 - minute walk up the forest, there is a flat stone lying on the side of the monastery, overlooking the panoramic view of country side and mountains - This is the best view point for early morning sunrise - Night stay in Pelling.
Day 6
Morning breakfast - Drive to Darjeeling via Peshok - 125 kilometers / 5 hours – At an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, known popularly as the Queen of the hills. Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with thrilling beauty offers spectacular views – Check in to Hotel – Lunch on the way or hotel – Half day sight seeing to Rock gardens and Ganga Maya Park – Evening free to stroll around Mall – Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7
Early morning around 3:45 AM visit to Tiger Hill for Sunrise and visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. Back to hotel for Breakfast and a bit of rest - Next sight seeing includes - Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Zoo, Lebong Race Course, etc - Return to Hotel - Lunch at hotel or on the way - Evening free for shopping and to stroll around the local market – Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8
Departure - Early morning breakfast – Drive from Darjeeling to Siliguri - 100 kilometers / 3 hours - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) - For your onward connection / journey.