Day 01: New Jalpaiguri/ Bagdogra Airport – Gangtok (123 kms/4.5 hrs)
Reach Reach at Njp/Airport & transfer to Gangtok. Check-in at Hotel/ Resort and overnight stay. Evening free to go around the famous M.G. Marg. Enjoy the local beauty of Gangtok.
Day 02: Tsongmo Lake-Baba Mandir (Nathula permit cost extra)
After breakfast day excursion to the oval shaped Tsomgo Lake (40 kms from Gangtok departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 mts. with an average depth of 50 ft and home to the Brahminy duck and several migratory birds. On the way stop at Kyongnosla The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Travel to Baba Mandir another 17 kms beyond Tsongo lake. Return to Gangtok. Overnight halt at Gangtok Hotel.
Optional Nathula (Additional Cost of per vehicle) (14140 Ft / 4310 Mts / 20 Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) and Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) is an Indo China border, controlled by the Indian Army & is situated approx 20 Kms ahead of Tshangu Lake at an height of 14140 Ft / 4310. The journey to Nathula & Baba Mandir is same up to 16 Kms. At this point the right arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir & left arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula.
One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date & it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday & Tuesday for tourist. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible & a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit. There is no refund, in case the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism & due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc) one is not able to visit.
Day 03: Gangtok
Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, , Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 04: Gangtok to Pelling (117 kms/05 hrs)
This morning after breakfast transfer to Pelling/darap. (6,100 ft.). Enroute visit Namchi,. And visit chardham,sai mandir . On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 05 - Pelling
After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. 1st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour - Singachola monastery, Sky walk, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling
Day 06: Pelling to Darjeeling (73 kms/3.5 hrs)
After breakfast Drive to Darjeeling. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 07: Tiger hill & local sight seen & drop siliguri
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Overnight at Darjeeling.
Day 08: Siliguri to New Jalpaiguri/Airport
After breakfast at your hotel and proceed for the NJP Station / Bagdogra (IXB). Board your train/flight for your onward destination with cheerful memories of your holiday.