Exotic Sikkim Tour

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival / Bagdogra / Darjeeling (95 Kms) (03 Hrs)
Arrival / Bagdogra / Darjeeling (95 Kms) (03 Hrs)

At the airport you will see that Tree Trunk Travel representative is waiting to give a warm welcome and later drive to Darjeeling. Upon arrival check in to hotel

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight at Hotel

Day 02: Darjeeling
Darjeeling

Morning Heritage Steam Train Joy Ride from Darjeeling to Ghoom for 1.5hrs. Enjoy Steam Train Ride in the morning to Ghoom, the highest Station in India. Stop at Batasia Loop and then proceed to Ghoom Himalayan Railway Museum. Back to Darjeeling.

Post Lunch City Tour – visit 7 points (Timing: 1.30PM to 5.00PM) – Darjeeling Zoo and Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tea garden, Tenzing Rock and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee center (Closed on Sunday) and Lebong Race Course Area (from outside) Free evening at Mall for Shopping.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 03: Darjeeling / Mirik / Darjeeling
Day 03: Darjeeling / Mirik / Darjeeling

Early morning breakfast – Next start for the 32 kilometers drive via Nepal border to Mirik – It’s a two hours drive – Mirik is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling – It is known  for its secluded charm, Beautiful Tea Gardens, Samendu Lake, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and its pleasant Climate – The drive is scenic and so is the place both attracts tourist in hordes – Halt at Seemana for view for viewing of Mount Kanchendzonga – Activity like  boating in the lake is also in the card for guest – On the way visit Pashupati Market in Nepal – Drive back to Darjeeling nearly 32 kilometers and 1 ½ – 2 hour’s drive – Back to Hotel – Late evening free to stroll around Mall or visit some of the pub, Eateries, studio or bakery with cafeteria – Night halt at Darjeeling

Overnight at Hotel

Day 04: Darjeeling / Pelling (125 Kms) (05 Hrs)
Darjeeling / Pelling (125 Kms) (05 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to pelling (Alt 7175Ft / 2150M) Enjoy scenic beauty of Rangeet River Valley on the way. On arrival check in at Hotel. Free evening. 

Overnight at Hotel

Day 05: Pelling
Pelling

Local tour in Pelling with visits to 8 popular tourist points – Darap Village and Valley, Rimbi Waterfalls, Rock Garden, Kunchenjungha Water Falls and Khecheopalri Holy Lake. After lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Helipad View Point, Rubduntse Palace Ruins.  

Free evening 

Overnight at Hotel

Day 06: Pelling / Gangtok (127 Kms) (06 Hrs)
Pelling / Gangtok (127 Kms) (06 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Ganangtok the Capital of Sikkim (Alt 5550Ft / 1675M), via Ravangla and Temi Tea Garden. On arrival check in at Hotel. Free evening. 

Overnight at Hotel

Day 07: Gangtok / Lachen (120 kms./5 hrs./ Alt.- 8,500 ft.)
Gangtok / Lachen (120 kms./5 hrs./ Alt.- 8,500 ft.)

After an early breakfast we will proceed to Lachen. The route meanders through small villages with valleys upto forest grove of Kabi Langchuk. Shinghik comes next with its promises of one of the most glorious views of Kunchanjungha. Situated at an altitude of over 4000ft Singhik offers a desired break to the travelers on the way to Lachen . We will have our lunch on the way. Visit Chungthang- the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachun Chu (river) and Vimnala falls water falls on your way to Lachen. Reach Lachung in the late afternoon. Lachen is also a base for the popular Green Lake trek. 

Overnight at Hotel

Day 08: Lachen / Lachung (48 Kms) (02 Hrs)
Lachen / Lachung (48 Kms) (02 Hrs)

Morning visit to Chopta Valley and Thangu Valley.  Later drive to Lachung. Day is at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 09: Lachung / Gangtok
Lachung / Gangtok

After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed on a guided tour to Yumthang valley which is known as valley of flowers in North Sikkim. This grazing pasture is surrounded by Himalayan Mountains. On the way back to hotel visit hot spring that is considered to have some medicinal properties.

Following the tour drive to Gangtok. Upon arrival check in to hotel

Overnight at Hotel

Day 10: Gangtok
Gangtok

Full day sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Rumtek Monastery, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sundays), Cottage Industry (closed on Sundays) and Enchey Monastery. 

Overnight at Hotel

Day 11: Gangtok / Changu Lake / Gangtok
Gangtok / Changu Lake / Gangtok

Morning same day excursion to Tsomgo Lake. The Tsomgo lake in Sikkim is a holy lake worshipped by the sikkimese. Tsomgo (Changu) lake, which is hardly 20 km away from the famous Nathula Pass and about 400 km from Lhasa. Its cool, placid water harmonies with the picturesque beauty around, which is increased by its reflection in the lake. A small temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside. Primula flowers and other alpine plantation grow around the Tsomgo lake Sikkim, which has an average depth of 50 ft, provides a pristine beauty to this place. A footpath along the Tsomgo lake takes one to a resting shed – a walk of about half a kilometre. During the winter months the Tsomo Lake becomes frozen.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 12: Gangtok / Kalimpong (80 Kms) (03 Hrs)
Gangtok / Kalimpong (80 Kms) (03 Hrs)

Morning drive to Kalimpong. Upon arrival check into hotel. 

Kalimpong situated on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green destination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet – It is a historical destinations with bustling market, colourful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight at Hotel

Day 13: Kalimpong
Kalimpong

Morning  sight seeing tour of Zang Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery, Tharpa Choling Monastery, Thongsa Gumpa and flower nursery.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 14: Kalimpong / Bagdogra / Darjeeling
Kalimpong / Bagdogra / Darjeeling

Morning drive to Bagdogra airport to board the flight to onward destinations

Duration
13 Nights, 14 Days
Theme
Pilgrimage
Visit Place

BAGDOGRA - DARJEELING - MIRIK - PELLING - GANGTOK - LACHEN - LACHUNG - GANGTOK - CHANGU LAKE- KALIMPONG - BAGDOGRA

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