SIKKIM SPECIAL (07NIGHT/08DAYS)
DAY 1: BAGDOGRA AIRPORT – PELLING (145KMS / 05-06HRS)
Upon arrival at Bagdogra airport meet & greet, then transfer to Pelling (5,480 ft) on arrival check-in to hotel & enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Shop around at local market & explore the city on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Pelling.
DAY 2: PELLING SIGHT SEEING
After breakfast start for local sightseeing tour Covering Rimbi Falls, Khangchendzonga Falls, Khachoedpalri Wish Lake. Afternoon Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, Rabdantse View Point, Helipad Ground. Night halt at peeling.
DAY 3: PELLING TO GANGTOK HALF DAY
This morning after breakfast we will transfer you to Gangtok, on arrival visit flower show, directorate of handicraft & handloom (closed on Sunday), Dro- Dul Chorten, Bakthang Falls, Gunjan monastery .after sightseeing back to hotel. Overnight at Pelling hotel.
DAY 4: GANGTOK –MANGAN-CHUNGTHNAG-LACHEN (126KMS)
Morning breakfast drive to Lachen via chungthang. Lachen situated at an altitude of (2750m - )on the way enjoy a few wonderful locations like, Naga waterfalls, twin waterfalls, Bhim Nala waterfalls and the junction of Lachen river and Lachung river at chungthang – lunch on the way – expected to reach hotel at evening – over stay at Lachen
DAY 5:LACHEN-GURUDONMAR-LACHEN-LACHUNG(190KMS/8HRS)
Lachen is a small village surrounded by green mountain with the average elevation of 2750m.early morning, drive towards Gurudongmar lake (17,000ft). Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest situated lakes and sacred lake in north Sikkim. The altitude here may cause breathing problem so be careful. While returning visit Chopta valley ( if road are open you can visit properly) and return back to the hotel for lunch - lunch at Lachen hotel .- drive for a Lachang , expected to reached at Lachang at late afternoon – check to the hotel & rest of the day at leisure - overnight stay at Lachang.
DAY 6: LACHUNG–YUMTHANG--( ZERO POINT)-LACHUNG-GANGTOK
Lachung is a small mountain village close to Tibetan border with the average elevation of 2700m.after breakfast leave for Yumthang 26 km (1hrs )- Yumthang valley is located in elevation of 11800 feet with the river lachung flowing through the valley. are also a best place to visit - lachung is famous for snow covered or the blooming rhododendron - on the way from Yumthang visit the famous hot spring known for its medicinal curative properties – lunch at lachung hotel – after lunch drive for a Gangtok via chngthag & mangan – expected to reached hotel at late evening – check to the hotel - overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 7: GANGTOK LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
This morning after breakfast visit flower show, directorate of handicraft & handloom (closed on Sunday), Dro-Dul Chorten, Bakthang falls, Gunjan monastery. Overnight at Gangtok.
DAY 8: GANGTOK – BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP STATION
Early morning get breakfast and check out from hotel. proceed to Bagdogra airport for your onward journey.