Kalimpong 01 Nights / Gangtok 03 Nights / Pelling 02 / Darjeeling 02

Tour Timeline

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  Day 1 - Arrival & Transfer to Kalimpong

   Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - He will assist the guest to proceed to Kalimpong - Nearly 95 Kilometers, 3 ½ - 04 Hours’ drive - Kalimpong is a historical destination situated on the old silk route - It is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet with lots of greenery - Kalimpong is a hill station buzzing with colorful people and bazaar – Specialty is the nurseries with orchids, Gladiolus, rarest cacti, etc. There are historical buildings over 50 nurseries and offers spectacular views of Mount Kanchendzonga and its range - It is an ideal setting with a milder climate and various tourist options - Check into Hotel/resort – Evening free to roam around the local market or nursery - Overnight stay at Kalimpong 

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  Day 2 - Sight Seeing at Kalimpong and Transfer to Gangtok

   After breakfast at hotel, Depart for sightseeing Tour of Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Jhalep La View Point, Deolo Hill, Dr. Graham Homes School, Durpin Monastery, Mangal Dham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only) & Next drive of nearly 105 kilometers, 2 - 2 ½ hours’ drive - Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at a height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful towns with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, and butterflies - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok 

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  Day 3 - Gangtok Local Sight Seeing (Full Day)

  Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok  Sightseeing will be for half-day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable – It is not possible to cover all the spot in a single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance traveled - Visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok, etc.  Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time - Over Night stay at Gangtok 

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  Day 4 - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir(Full Day)

  Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir ( New ) nearly 40 kilometers - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons ifTshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided) 

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  Day 5 - Transfer to Pelling - Transfer to Pelling via Jorethang

   A drive of 140 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours through scenic road – Check in to the hotel – Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet - On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snowcapped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu, etc. It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, historical sites, short trek routes, and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is inspiring and the scenic view from the top of the ridge across the deep valley to the heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be seen to be believed - Yuksom, Ravangla, Rinchenpong, and Namchi are some of the tourist spot nearby – Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Over Night stay at Pelling 

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  Day 6 - Pelling Local sightseeing (Full Day)

   After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing. 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’s 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 

   

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  Day 7 - Transfer to Darjeeling

  A drive of 120 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours through scenic road via Jorethang and along the River Teesta for a short stretch – Darjeeling - It is situated at a height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet - It is a land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – Darjeeling is home to many international Schools and few of the internationally famous site like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, etc. It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Darjeeling 

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  Day 8 - Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing(Half Day)

   Early morning at around3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia LoopBack to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast rest for half an hour 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 - Overnight stay at Darjeeling 

   

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  Day 9 - Departure

   Darjeeling to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) via Mirik - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours’ drive – Forwarding Journey