6 Days Tour - Gangtok , Pelling 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, board a hassle-free transfer to Gangtok.
● Don’t forget to capture the picturesque views of the
mighty Teesta River on the way.
● Upon reaching Gangtok, check in to the hotel and spend
the rest of the day at leisure.
● In the evening, you can visit the MG Marg of Gangtok
where you can collect souvenirs and treat your taste
buds with authentic Sikkimese cuisine.
● Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Day 2 |
Gangtok Excursion Tour |
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Listen to the local story of Baba Mandir
● After a tasty breakfast in the morning, get ready to visit
some beautiful locations around Gangtok.
● Begin by visiting the famous glaciated lake - Tsomgo
Lake aka Changu Lake which was used to predict the
future by the Buddhist monk depending upon its
changing colours.
● Following this, you will visit the famous shrine of the
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) which is one of the most crucial
passes on the crossroads of the India-China border (at
an additional cost).
● Later, return back to Gangtok for an overnight stay.
★ Note: The cost to visit Nathula Pass is dynamic according to the
season (4000/- to 9000/-) and has to be paid on the ground
Day 3 |
Gangtok to Pelling via Ravangla/ Namchi |
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From East Sikkim to West Sikkim
● After breakfast, enjoy a comfortable transfer from
Gangtok to Pelling via Ravangla OR Namchi.
● On the way, stop by Buddha Park in Ravangla to witness
the 130 ft. High Shakyamuni Buddha Statue backed by
scenic Himalayan ranges.
● OR visit the Namchi Chardham and witness the 108 ft.
High Statue of Lord Shiva encircled by the replicas of
Chardham, which are situated in India at four different
places, in East as Jagannath, West as Dwarika, South as
Rameshwaram, and North as Badrinath.
● As you drive towards Pelling witness the beauty of the
Kanchenjunga Ranges throughout your journey.
● Upon reaching, check-in to the hotel and rest for the
day.
● Overnight stay in Pelling
Day 4 |
Pelling Half Day & Transfer to Darjeeling |
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From West Sikkim to the Tea Gardens
● After a hearty breakfast, indulge in an immersive City
tour of Pelling.
● Start off by seeking blessings of the local deities by
visiting the the Pemayangtse Monastery.
● Visit the Rabdentse Ruins to know about the glorious
history of Sikkim.
● Depending on the remaining time you will also visit
some other sightseeing places like Bird Sanctuary &
Helipad Ground.
● After sightseeing head to Darjeeling.
● Travel through the trails decorated with the magical
views of the Himalayas and the adjoining valleys and
don’t forget to capture the amazing snow-covered
peaks lined with aromatic Tea Gardens.
● Reach Darjeeling and check-in to the hotel, and spend
the rest of the evening.
● You can also explore the bustling Mall Road in
Darjeeling and buy some unique souvenirs and
handicrafts
Day 5 |
Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing |
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Watch the morning rays fall on Mt. Kanchenjunga
● Kick-off your day at around 4 AM for an amazing experience.
● Climb up to the top of Tiger Hill to catch the sunrise casting lights on Mt.
Kanchenjunga and adjoining peaks.
● Have your breakfast after this and then proceed for further sightseeing.
● Visit the famous Batasia Loop (Army Memorial), which offers a
360-degree panoramic view of the Darjeeling hill station lined with
Himalayan peaks.
● Embrace the spiritual side of Darjeeling by visiting the Ghoom Monastery
that houses a 15-foot high Maitreya Buddha statue (made from the clay
bought from Tibet).
● Head out to explore the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Thursday
closed) and the Tenzing rock to know the history of mountaineering in
India.
● Following this visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday
closed) to get a glimpse of the Red Pandas (endangered specie).
● Take a stroll through the lush Tea Estates to understand the production
of the best quality tea, popular all over the world.
● Later visit the Japanese Temple and the adjoining Peace Pagoda that
showcases 4 avatars of Lord Buddha and offers scenic views of Mt.
Kanchenjunga range.
● Conclude by visiting the Tibetan Refugee Centre where you can shop
Tibetan handicrafts that are produced by the locals there.
● Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 6 |
Darjeeling – NJP Railway Station /Bagdogra Airport |
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Goodbye with lots of memories
● After having a hearty breakfast, check out from the
hotel and then board your vehicle to reach NJP Station/
Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
● Your tour concludes once you are dropped at the
airport/ railway station for your onwards journey.
● It’s now time to head back home with a plethora of
good memories