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SIKKIM & DARJEELING: LAKES & PASSES (8 nights 9 days)
| Total kilometers covered: |
660 kms |
| Maximum altitude: |
Nathu la (4400M) |
| Best time to visit: |
March- May and September- November |
Day 1: New Jalpaiguri - Gangtok - 113 kms/3.5 hrs
Arrive in New Jalpaiguri by train or fly into Bagdogra.
Meet, assist and transfer to Gangtok. Overnight stay at
the Bamboo resort situated on the outskirts of Gangtok.
Day 2: Gangtok
An early morning trip to Tashi view point (offering
fabulous views of Kanchenjunga) followed by a full day
sightseeing of Gangtok after a leisurely breakfast.
Day 3: Gangtok - Nathu La - Changu Lake - Ravangla - 172 kms/6
hrs
Drive to Nathu la after breakfast. Visit the Changu Lake
on way back to Gangtok. Check out of the resort and drive
another 70 kms to Ravangla where we stay for the night in
a guesthouse.
Day 4: Ravangla - Yuksom - 80 kms/3-4 hrs
Drive to Yuksom- the ancient capital of Sikkim via
Samdoupche; the holy spot where the tallest statue of Guru
Rinpoche has been built. Reach Yuksom and check into the
guest house. Visit the Khecheopalri Lake after lunch.
Night stay in guesthouse.
Day 5: Yuksom - Pemayangtse - 32 kms/1.5 hrs
In the morning, trek for 1hr up to Dubdi- the oldest
monastery in Sikkim built in 1701. Return via Norbugang-
the coronation throne. After breakfast, drive to
Pemayangtse. Visit the Rabdantse ruins- the second capital
of Sikkim & Pemayangtse Monastery.
Day 6: Pemayangtse to Darjeeling - 110 kms
Drive to Darjeeling via Singla bazaar route through the
tea gardens with magnificent views of the Rangit valley
and the Kanchendzonga range. Evening walk around
Darjeeling to explore the old world charm. Overnight stay
in a hotel.
Day 7: Darjeeling
Full day sightseeing of Darjeeling.
Day 8: Darjeeling- Kalimpong - 51 kms/2 hrs
Explore the village growing organic tea then drive to
Kalimpong to see the flower nurseries. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 9: Kalimpong - New Jalpaiguri
Drive back to New Jalpaiguri/ Bagdogra to fly back home.
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