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Day 01: Arrive Bagdogra / NJP - Gangtok (Approx 125Kms / 4Hrs)
Arrive Bagdogra / NJP Met and greeted. Drive to Gangtok, located at an altitude of 1750m, it became the state capital in the mid-19th century and has undergone rapid development since then. The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is truly a traveller’s delight surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids. Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
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Day 02: Gangtok
Today after breakfast you will leave for a full day excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains. Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters. Later visit the New Baba Mandir. Return to the hotel and relax. Evening is free to stroll down the streets. (In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing.)
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Day 03: Gangtok - Lachung (Approx 117Kms / 6Hrs )
After a good breakfast drive to Lachung – a town and a hill station in northeast Sikkim, India at an elevation of about 9,600 feet (2,900 m) and at the confluence of the lachen and Lachung Rivers, both tributaries of the River Teesta. Enroute visit the villages and water falls. Arrive by evening. Check into the hotel and relax.
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Day 04: Lachung - Yumthang - Lachung
After breakfast, you will set out for an excursion to Yumthang, popularly known as The Valley of flowers. Enjoy the Flora and Fauna. The Rhododendrons and Primulas are found in abundance here. Yumthang is also the summer grazing grounds of the Yaks. Thereafter on the way back, you will visit the Sulphur Hot Spring, considered to have medicinal properties. Arrive and relax.
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Day 05: Lachung - Gangtok - Lachung (Approx 117Kms / 6Hrs)
Today after breakfast, return back to Gangtok. Arrive Gangtok by late evening
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Day 06: Gangtok - Pelling (Approx 127Kms / 5Hrs)
Enjoy breakfast, and proceed for sightseeing of Gangtok visiting Flower Show, Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology(closed on Sunday), Cottage Industry(closed on Sunday) and Bakthang Falls. Afternoon drive from Gangtok to Pelling Arrive by evening, Check into the hotel and Relax.
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Day 07: Pellling
After a good breakfast, you will set out for a full day city tour of Pelling, visiting Khechipalri Lake, Rimbi Falls, Kanchenjungs Falls, Orange Garden, Pemayangste Monastery and Rabtense Ruins.Return to the hotel after an enjoyable day.
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Day 08: Pellling - Darjeeling (Approx 75Kms / 3Hrs)
After breakfast, you will leave for Darjeeling – often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
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Day 09: Darjeeling
Get up early morning at 04.00AM for experiencing the most spectacular sight to see the beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest at the Tiger Hill. You can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turns golden. It truly is a majestic sight. See the Ghoom Monastery which is oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. height on the way back from Tiger Hill. Return for breakfast at the hotel. Thereafter proceed for the beautiful city tour, visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, then the Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), the Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate(from outside), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda. Evening free for shopping. Return to the hotel.
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Day 10: Darjeeling - Bagdogra Airport / NJP Station (Approx 93Kms / 3Hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to the airport for your onward flight, taking away happy memories with a promise to “Let’s Journey’ again.