DAY 1: Pick up and a ride to Gangtok from the Airport/Railway Station (5hrs/128kms/in a rental vehicle)
Meet and greet at the Airport/NJP Railway Station after which the journey commences.
Duration: 5hrs
Distance: 128kms to Gangtok (5,500ft.)
Overnight stay at Gangtok
DAY 2: A trip to Tsomgo Lake and its nearby attractions
Destination: Tsomgo Lake (12,400ft) and 34kms from Gangtok
Duration: Depends on the weather but normally 3hrs
Trip Description: After a hearty breakfast start the tour to Tsomgo Lake (12,400ft, 34km). The lake is 1 km long, oval in shape and 50ft deep. Here you can witness snow, snowfall (if you?re lucky) & Yak Riding. Visit to the legendary Baba Mandir. Optional tour to Nathula Pass (The Indo-China border) depends upon the availability of permit which costs an additional of Rs 5000 per vehicle (Monday the pass is closed). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 3: Half-day sightseeing in Gangtok and its nearby tourist?s attractions, head towards Pelling
Description of the tour: Half day sightseeing in Gangtok and visit nearby attractions like Ropeway. Do-Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Sunday Closed) & Flower Show (Orchid). Drive towards Pelling (7,200 ft, 115 km).Overnight stay at Pelling.
DAY 4: Sightseeing at Pelling and its nearby attractions
Description of the tour: After breakfast start for a full day sightseeing. Visit Khecheopalri lake, Pemayangtse MOnastery, Kanchenjunga Waterfalls, Rimbi Rock Garden and Rabdentse ruins. Sky Walk at an extra cost of Rs 1000 per vehicle. Overnight stay at Pelling.
DAY 5: A ride to Darjeeling
Description: After a hearty breakfast, drive to Darjeeling (7,200ft, 115 kms) from Pelling for the final leg of the tour. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 6:Sightseeing in Darjeeling and its nearby attractions
Description of the tour: Early Morning (at around 4 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak) (subject to clear weather). On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasay Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view) and Japanese Temple (4hrs from 9.00 to 13.00hrs). Evening free for shopping and personal activities.
Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 7: Drop to Bagdogra Airport / NJP railway station according to the schedule.
Tour Ends.
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