North Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour package

North Sikkim and Darjeeling
Tour Package

North Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour Package:
7 Nights/ 8 Days

Places Covered: Changu Lake, Lachen, Lachung, Gurudongmar lake, Dajeeling Local Sightscene, Tiger Hill.

Daywise Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival And Transfer To Gangtok

The closest station to Sikkim, is New Jalpaiguri Station/Bagdogra Airport/Pakyong Airport, is where the guests will arrive. From there, our representative will greet them and help them to get towards Gangtok. On the way, you will get to see the beautiful rivers like Teesta river, and mesmerizing mountain views.

Teesta River Teesta river rises in Sikkim from the Himalayas, it is an important river that also provides optional river rafting experiences that guests can participate at their own cost on early arrival.

Day 2. Tsomgo Lake And Baba Mandir Excursion

On day two the visitors will have an exciting day trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. The journey takes about 40 to 50 minutes from Gangtok city which is about 41 Kilometres. It is a must visit place after reaching Gangtok which is one of the main attractions for which people visit this place. Baba Mandir which is also nearby is another often visited place in Gangtok.

⦁ Tsomgo Lake – Tsongmo Lake is one of the main tourist attractions in Gangtok Sikkim. It is a high altitude glacial lake which provides its visitors with scenic beauty and a serene environment. Other activities like Yak ride, Ropeway can be done at your own cost.

⦁ Baba Mandir – It is a shrine built by the Indian Army to give tribute to the brave soldier Baba Harbhajan Singh making an exemplary contribution to the Indian Army. These Shrines have spiritual significance to its locals .

⦁ Nathula pass – Nathula pass is an optional point for the visitors. It is an Indo-China. Border located at an altitude of 4310 meters from the mean sea level. It is one of the important passes between India and China and to go there you need to have permission from the authorities.

Day 3. Gangtok to Lachen

Today, we will head towards Lachen which is located in the Northern district of Sikkim. It is located at a distance of nearly 125 km away from Gangtok and almost takes 5-6 hours by road.

On the way to Lachen, we can visit and expect many wonderful things like:

⦁ Butterfly waterfalls: This beautiful waterfall is an eye catcher spot while going to Lachen. Please note if incase due to some natural calamities we have to take another route then instead of Butterfly waterfalls Seven Sister waterfalls will be covered.

Overnight Stay at Lachen.

Day 4. Lachen to Gurudongmar to Lachung

early morning around 6 am drive towards –

⦁ Gurudongmar lake: This Lake has a breathtaking view and this lake is one of the highest altitude lakes in the world situated at an altitude of 17.800 ft. This gorgeous holy lake is beautifully decorated with breathtaking mountains and valleys making it look even more alluring.

⦁ Kalapathar (Optional): One of the only locations in Lachen where we may witness snow almost throughout the year. This location is appealingly decorated with black rocks as the name itself says Kalapathar which means Black rock in Hindi.

After having a wonderful time in Lachen we will then head towards Lachung which will take around 2-3 hours to reach by road.

Day 5. Lachung to Yumthang to Gangtok

Today we will explore major attraction in Lachung which includes:

⦁ Yumthang Valley: After 40-50 minutes of travel we will step foot in the most alluring location in Lachung, Yumthang valley. It is popularly known as the Valley of flowers as this valley remains wonderfully covered with varieties of natural flowers during spring season. During the winter season this place gives a different experience as it remains covered with snowy mountains.

⦁ Zero Point (Optional): Another breathtaking location in Lachung is Zero point which is also commonly recognised as Yumesamdong. It is the end point of Lachung where visitors are not allowed to go beyond this. Its mesmerizing scenic views, snow capped mountains, windy atmosphere is what makes this place an ideal location for nature lovers.

After a wonderful trip towards these locations we will head back to Gangtok which will take another 4-5 hours road journey.

Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day 6. Gangtok to Darjeeling

Today, we will be moving towards Darjeeling which is also known as the Queen of Hills.

Here are some list which we can do after reaching Darjeeling:

⦁ Toy Train Ride: One can also spend their time enjoying a 2 hours joy ride where one can observe the beauty of Darjeeling city.

⦁ Visit Mall road/Chowrasta: If you are in Darjeeling then visiting Mall road and chowrasta is a must. It is a main hub in Darjeeling to try some local food, enjoy the culture, and to know the people.

⦁ Shopping: One can also purchase some local products as a souvenir for their loved one.

Day 7. Darjeeling Sightscene

Today, we will visit the best points of the queen on hills:

⦁ Tiger Hill: Early morning around 4 am, we will visit Tiger Hill which is mainly famous for its stunning sunrise view. The clear view of Mt. Kanchendzonga can also be seen from here and if you are lucky enough then you can also witness the view of Mt. Everest.

⦁ Ghoom Monastery: An oldest monastery in Darjeeling, which is mainly famous for its 15 feet statue of Maitreya Buddha.

⦁ Batasia Loop: It is actually a spiral railway loop and in the middle of it stands a Gorkha war memorial. Here, one can also take some pictures with their loved one in the traditional attire.

⦁ Himalayan Mountaineering Institute: It is an institution in Darjeeling which is dedicated to the sports of mountaineering. Here one can also observe a museum where photographs, factual information of Tenzing Norgay are kept. One can also try rock climbing in this area.

⦁ Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park: Best yet unique spot to explore in Darjeeling is the zoo where you can spot varieties of animals like Red panda, Himalayan black bears, snow leopard, tiger, goral etc. One can also observe different species of birds over here.

⦁ Tea garden: One of the prime spots to visit in Darjeeling is the Tea garden where you can take some beautiful pictures enjoying its wonderful scenic view.

⦁ Tibetan Refugee Center: A famous cultural and historical site in Darjeeling that actually showcases the lifestyle of the Tibetan Refugee in India. Here one can also observe many handmade craft works like carpets, leather work, and woolen items. One can also buy these products as a souvenir.

⦁ Tenzing Gompo Rock: It is a small rock climbing training spot in Darjeeling. This rock was named after Tenzing Norgay who was the first person to reach Mt. Everest along with Edmund Hillary.

⦁ Japanese Temple: A famous buddhist temple in Darjeeling which is located in the lap of nature. This temple is called Japanese temple as it is built in a Japanese style.

⦁ Peace Pagoda: Peace Pagoda which is located very close to a Japanese temple. The peaceful surroundings of the locations is what makes it worth visiting.

Day 8. Transfer To Bagdogra/NJP

On the last day of the journey the visitors will prepare for their adieu with our representative making sure to give them a comfortable departure. We will safely drop you to the respective places either Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station.