Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is located on a ridge at a height of 5500 feet. With a spectacular view of the Khangchendzonga, the town provides the perfect base for travel through the state. Pelling, a serene village nestled at 1860 M, is famous for the Pemayangtse Monastery and the majestic view of the Khangchendzonga visible from here.
Meet & Greet on our arrival and drive to Gangtok (Alt.5550Ft/1675M). The picturesque Teesta follows you all the way.On arrival, check in to hotel. You could stroll about the neighborhood or shop at MG Marg in the evening. Overnight at Gangtok.
After breakfast , start for a full day trip to -
Tsomgo Lake (12400ft), which is only 32 kms from Gangtok City, the Lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The Lake is considered sacred by the local people. 12 kms further visit theNew Baba Harvajan Singh Mandir. believed to have wish-fulfilling powers. On Sundays a ‘langar’ is run at the temple which provides free meals to the visitors. Overnight at Gangtok.
Check out from Gangtok and drive to Pelling via Temi Tea Garden sprawling on a natural hill slope originating from the Tendong Hill is the only tea garden in Sikkim. Temi’s tea is ranked among the finest in international markets. Route you will cross Ravangla, a small township at the base of Maenam Hills and a popular tourist destination. On arrival check in at Hotel. Evening is free for leisure Overnight at Pelling.
In the morning visit to
Rimbi Waterfalls, About 12kms away from Pelling and about 5kms further down from Darap village is Rimbi River Bank which falls on the way to Khecheopalri and Yuksam where the main attractions are the river, water falls.
Sewaro Rock Garden, developed by the tourism department of Sikkim, richly maintained with rocks, gardens, pools, zigzag foot paths and interesting recreation amenities like swimming yard, viewpoints and cafeteria.
Khecheopalri Lake the holy lake surrounded by dense forests is held sacred by Hindus and Buddhists alike.
Kanchenjunga Water Falls, an hour-long drive from Pelling, is a must see natural beauty.
After lunch go for visits to
Pemayangtse Monastery, constructed in 17th century, this headquarters of the Nyingma sect nestles on an altitude of 2085 mtrs and is surrounded by snow-clad mountains.
Rabdentse Ruins, located near the Pemayangtse Monastery, this was the second capital of the Sikkim Royalty after Yuksom. The ruins of the city commands a panoramic view of Khangchendzonga and the valley.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
Overnight at Darjeeling.
Early morning visit to Check out from Pelling and drive to Darjeeling (Alt 7100Ft/ 2100M). On arrival check in at Hotel. In the afternoon, stroll about and shop at - Chowrasta & Darjeeling Mall The heart of Victorian Darjeeling, this place is the commercial hub, set on the ridge above Darjeeling town, dotted with numerous curio centers and other shops including fine blended Darjeeling tea.
Early morning visit to
Tiger Hill Sunrise Point : for an unforgettable sunrise over the snow-covered peaks of the majestic Himalayas.
Batasia Loop : is a loop or a spiral of a narrow gauge railway track where the Toy Train negotiates a sudden sharp descent from Ghoom. The place provides a breathtaking view of surrounding mountains.
Ghoom Monastery : It follows the lineage of Sakya Sect of Vajrayana Buddhism and also has a small philosophical institute.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park : the unique feature of this zoo is, it houses animals of high altitude and mostly from upper Himalayas. You can see some rare animals here like Red Pandas, Snow Leopards, Tibetan Wolf and lot more. The zoo contributes significantly to the breeding programs of endangered animals.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute : (Closed on Thursday), HMI is a pilgrimage for all climbing enthusiasts of the world. Established in honor of Tenzing Norgay, it has a well stocked museum with mountaineering displays and many expedition artifacts.
Bengal Natural History Museum, Darjeeling : If you like to know about the fauna of Darjeeling district and that of Bengal, don't miss out on the Bengal Natural History Museum. It started as a modest effort way back in 1903 when the then Governor of Bengal initiated creation of a small museum in the Botanical Gardens of Darjeeling.
Ropeway : The Darjeeling Ropeway is a ropeway in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1] The ropeway is a popular tourist destination in the town. It consists of sixteen cars and plies between the "North Point" in the town of Darjeeling and Singla on the banks of the Ramman river. The journey on the ropeway offers beautiful views of the hills and the valleys around Darjeeling.
Chitre (Tea Garden) : Chitre is a small mountain village and is the first place along the way to Sandakphu where trekkers and tourists halt for a while. The road and the trekking trail from Mane Bhanjang up to Chitre is considered one of the steepest in the entire stretch to Sandakphu. Chitre is located at an altitude of 8,340ft and about 3kms from Mane Bhanjang. It takes about 1.5 hours of trek from Mane Bhanjang and about 20 minutes by 4-wheel-drive vehicle to reach Chitre.
Japanese Peace Pagoda : There is a wonderful Japanese temple located at a 10 minutes driving distance from the Darjeeling town center. The temple is also known as the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple. The two storied white building was built in a traditional Japanese style in the year 1972. Overnight at Darjeeling.
After breakfast, check out and drive to NJP / Bagdogra for return journey, and cherish your holiday forever.