7 Days Gangtok Lachung And Darjeeling Itinerary
Day 1 |
NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok |
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Welcome to the Capital City of Sikkim
● Upon arrival at the Bagdogra Airport/NJP
Railway Station, our representative will meet
you and arrange a hassle-free transfer to
Gangtok.
● Don’t forget to capture the picturesque views
of the mighty Teesta River.
● Upon reaching Gangtok, check-in to the hotel
where the evening will be for your leisure.
● You can also explore the famous MG Marg to
treasure some unique souvenirs and authentic
cuisines.
● Overnight stay at the hotel.
Things not to miss:
★ Don't miss the river-rafting at Teesta river - a lifetime experience.
★ Enjoy the old school momo joints and colourful cafes at MG Marg
Day 2 |
Gangtok Excursion Tour |
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Tsomgo Lake | Baba Mandir | Nathu La (Optional)
● After a tasty breakfast, you will leave to visit the
famous Tsomgo Lake aka Changu Lake.
● It has an elevation of about 3,780 m, offers
breathtaking scenic beauty & is home to Brahminy
Ducks and many other migratory birds.
● Following this, you will visit to the shrine of the
famous Baba Mandir where it is believed that his
spirit protects every soldier in the inhospitable
high-altitude terrain of the Eastern Himalayas.
● Later, you can also visit Nathula Pass* (closed on
Mondays and Tuesdays) and then return to
Gangtok.
● Overnight stay at the hotel.
Things not to miss:
★ Don’t miss to experience Yak rides and Ropeway activities at
Tsomgo Lake.
★ The cost to visit Nathula Pass is dynamic according to the season
(4000/- to 7000/-) and has to be paid on the ground.
Day 3 |
Gangtok to Lachung |
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Start travelling to the Snow Capped Mountains
● Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains
and have a delicious breakfast at the hotel. ● Get
ready and board your transfers to Lachung, a
picturesque hamlet in North Sikkim. ● Pass a
number of small waterfalls on the way as you
drive on the North Sikkim Highway. ● The road to
Lachung takes you through the beautiful
Chungthang town, near Kanchenjunga National
Park where you can see the confluence of 2 Rivers
Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu. ● After arriving in
Lachung, check in to your hotel and spend the
rest of the day at leisure admiring the
surroundings around you. ● Overnight stay and
dinner in Lachung..
Day 4 |
Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Lachung |
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Welcome to the Slice of Heaven
● ● Wake to the sound of yak's bell and after an early
breakfast, leave to explore Sikkim's Valley of
Flowers - the Yumthang Valley. ● This valley is
located at an elevation of 11,800 ft above sea level
and showcases the colourful flowers of primula,
rhododendron and other alpine flowers. ● After
covering Yumthang Valley pay a visit to the Zero
Point, and get leisure of the sceneric view. ● On the
way back, pay a visit to the Hot springs of
Yumthang Valley which are considered to have
medicinal properties.
● Post this, you will return to hotel, have your lunch
and then start for the transfer to Gangtok.
● Arrive at Gangtok, check in to the hotel.
● Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 |
Gangtok to Darjeeling |
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From Capital City to the Tea Gardens
● After having a flavoursome breakfast, you will
start from Gangtok to Darjeeling.
● Travel through trails decorated with the magical
beauty of the Himalayas and the beautiful view of
the valleys. Don’t forget to capture the amazing
snow covered peaks and the Tea Gardens.
● Reach Darjeeling and check-in to the hotel, where
the evening will be for your leisure.
● You can also explore the absolute delight of the
Mall Road in Darjeeling and buy some unique
treasures.
● Overnight stay at the hotel.
Things not to miss:
● Enjoy your evening tea at Gallery’s Cafe and Restaurant with the
best views of Darjeeling.
Day 6 |
Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing |
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Welcome to the Queen of Hills
● Kick-off your day at around 4 AM for an amazing
experience.
● Climb up to the top of the Tiger Hill to catch the
sunrise casting lights on Mt. Kanchenjunga Ranges.
● Following this, visit the famous Batasia Loop (Army
Memorial) and Ghoom Monastery to experience the
Buddhist culture.
● Return and enjoy a delicious breakfast before
proceeding onwards for more sightseeing.
● Now, explore the Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute (Thursday closed), Padmaja Naidu
Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed),
Tenzing Rock, Tea Estates, Tibetan Refugee Center,
Peace Pagoda - Japanese Temple.
● Overnight stay at the hotel.
Things not to miss:
● In the evening, you can also enjoy the Steam Powered Toy Train
Ride (Tickets are to be booked directly from the IRCTC’s website).
Day 7 |
Darjeeling – NJP Railway Station /Bagdogra Airport |
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Goodbye with lots of memories
● After breakfast, you will be leaving for the NJP
Station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB), bringing the
experience to an end.
● It’s now time to head back home with a plethora
of good memories.