Darjeeling Pelling Gangtok Lachung Luxury Tour

07/04/2013 12:45

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

Places covered: Bagdogra - Tshangu Lake - Gangtok – Pelling - Darjeeling

Detailed itinerary:

Day 1	Arrival NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport – Gangtok   On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be meeting the local representative who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Arrive and Check in at Hotel / Similar. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2	Gangtok   After breakfast, in the morning, we start for excursion to Tshangu Lake – situated at a height of 12400 Ft / 3780 Mts / 43 Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel. (In case of Land slide or any reason Tshangu Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing).
Day 3	Gangtok   After breakfast we proceed for a full day sightseeing tour covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom and Flower Show. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4	Gangtok – Pelling   After breakfast proceed to Pelling (6100 Ft / 1860 Mts, 116 kilometers / 05   to 06 Hrs). Arrive and Check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5	Pelling   After breakfast we drive to Yuksom (5840 Ft / 1780 Mts, 35 Kms / 02 Hrs) on way visit Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished 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 & Kanchanjunga Water fall. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening Back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6	Pelling - Darjeeling   After breakfast proceed to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 125 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs.).Arrive and Check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7	Darjeeling   Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8	Darjeeling   After breakfast transfer to Mirik (5800 Ft / 1768 Mts / 50 Kms / 02 Hrs one way). Full day excursion of Pashupati Nagar (Indo-Nepal border) for shopping & Mirik Lake (Horse riding & Boat is available around the lake on direct payment basis). Evening back to Darjeeling and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9	Darjeeling – NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport   After breakfast proceed to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs) to board the flight for Mumbai. Tour end with sweet Memories.