








SIKKIM 9N 10D
3N GANGTOK / 1N LACHEN / 1N LACHUNG / 2N PELLING / 2N DARJEELING
Best Time to Travel : SEPTEMBER TO MAY
Itinerary
On arrival at Bagdogra (IXB) Airport start your drive to Gangtok (Alt 5500Ft) (Capital of Sikkim) and the heart of the state.
On arrival check-in to your hotel and refresh yourself. Night halt will be at Gangtok
After breakfast proceed for a day excursion trip of Tsongmo Lake.
It is a glacial lake situated at an elevation of 12,400 ft. and is considered sacred by the local people.
Then proceed to Baba Mandir (New Temple) (13200 ft).
Return to Gangtok. Night halt will be at Gangtok.
Optional additional sightseeing:
Nathula Pass (Closed on Monday)
(On advance request of 48 Hrs prior - Subject to availability of Permits)
Cost: Rs. 5800 per vehicle. (Permit will be merged with other tourist in any other vehicle) – (Merging will be only for 4 Kms going and 4 Kms coming)

After breakfast drive to Lachen in North Sikkim (8660 ft).
On the way visit Waterfalls and Chungthang Confluence.
Arrive at Lachen in the evening.
The overnight stay will be at Lachen.

Early in the morning drive to Chopta Valley to get some breath taking view of alpine valley of frozen rives.
Then precede further 30 Kms in 1.5 hrs to Gurudongmar Lake.The Highest and the biggest fresh water lakes in Sikkim, and it is very close to Tibet Border.
Back to hotel.
After Lunch drive to Lachung. Arrive at Lachung.
Overnight stay will be at Lachung.

Morning excursion to Yumthang (Valley of Flowers) at 1200ft.
It is a summer grazing ground of Yaks and winter playgrounds of Yetis. Back to Lachung.
After lunch drive back to Gangtok. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.
Optional Additional Cost:
Zero Point (Yumesamdong Valley) (Alt 15750Ft) closed to Tibet Border is around 30 Kms one way from Yumthang Valley.
Cost: Rs.4200 per vehicle approx. (To be paid to the driver on spot).

After breakfast,
Drive towards Namchi to visit Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham).
Later drive to Pelling (Alt 6100 ft), in West Sikkim.
On arrival check-in to your hotel and freshen up yourself.
Night halt will be at Pelling.

After breakfast,
Proceed for Pelling local tour covering Kanchenjunga Falls, and Khecheopari Lake, Rimbi Waterfalls and Orange Garden, Pemavangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Palace Ruins and Chenrezig Statue & Skywalk.
Return to hotel and rest.
Evening is free for fun with your families at the hotel.
Night halt will be at Pelling.

After breakfast,
Drive to Darjeeling (Alt: 7100 Fts), fondly called “Queen of the Hills”.
On arrival check-in to your hotel and freshen up yourself.
Evening is free to roam around the market and spend the time on your own.
Night halt will be at Darjeeling.

After breakfast,
Proceed for Batasia Loop, Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, P.N.H. Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Thursday close), panoramic view of Tea garden, Gombu & Tenzing rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-help centre (Closed on Sunday).
Evening is free to roam around the market and spend the time on your own.
Night halt will be at Darjeeling.
Tiger Hill (Visit for Sunrise View @ 04:00 am): - On advance request only. (Subject to availability of coupons).
Optional Additional Cost:
Toy Train Joy Ride:
Station Transfers: Rs. 1050 per vehicle.
Ticket Price (Per Person): Rs. 1120 (Diesel Engine) | Rs. 1620 or 1720 (Steam Engine).

Morning checks out from hotel and drive to Bagdogra (IXB) Airport.
Your tour ends here.