SIKKIM INTENSIVE TOUR
Places Covered
NEW DELHI – BAGDOGRA – DARJEELING – PELLING – YUKSOM – GANGTOK – LACHUNG – YUMTHANG – LACHUNG – GANGTOK – KALIMPONG – BAGDOGRA – DELHI / DEPARTURE
Duration : 12 NIGHTS / 13 DAYS
Note
Suggested tour itinerary is a flexible tour proposal and can be change as per the guest requirement. We provide tailor made itinerary as per the need of the guest if you want to add or remove any of the destination please advise us for modification so that you can enjoy best of your holidays in India.
Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive at airport, meet and greet by ITM representative and transfer to hotel. Where our representative will assist you to check in at hotel and later explain the tour scheduled in detail and handover all the tour related documents to you. Rest of the day free to relax at hotel. Overnight Delhi.
Day 02: DELHI – BAGDOGRA (FLIGHT) – DARJEELING
After breakfast transfer to airport to board on flight to Bagdogra. On arrival meeting assistance and drive to Darjeeling. Drive through the forests and tea gardens to Darjeeling. Darjeeling (place of the thunderbolt) has spectacular scenery. Due to its altitude and soothing temperature in summers Darjeeling has become a famous hill resort in India. In the evening drive to the hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 03: DARJEELING
Early morning start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (Worlds 3rd highest peak), Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the Hotel. After breakfast followed by Half day best point local sightseeing covering Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja N. Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Self-help Center and Rock side. After that visit to the Mall (Chowrasta) along with local Market for City Life. Overnight Darjeeling.
Day 04: DARJEELING – PELLING
After breakfast drive to Pelling. Pelling is situated in Sikkim-It is a popular hill station of West Sikkim-Pelling is popular for its spectacular view of Himalayan mountain ridges like Koktang, Frey, Rathong, Kabru North, Kabru South, Talung, Pandim, Jupuno, Narsing and Tinchikhang ( only if the weather is clear),rich alpine forests, mystic waterfalls, soft treks routes and tranquility, Pelling is also an ideal spot for adventure sports, Foreigners need to obtain Inner Line Permit before entering Sikkim Please carry any kind of photo identity proof and passport size photos avoid plucking orchids and catching butterflies as it leads to judicial proceedings in Sikkim. On arrival check in at hotel.After Lunch sightseeing to places like are Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake, a wish fulfilling sacred lake. Overnight Pelling.
Day 05: PELLING – YOKSUM
After breakfast drive to Yuksom. The first king of Sikkim was coronated in Yuksum. Enroute you will visit Pemayangtshe Monastery and Tashiding Monastery. Tashiding monastery belongs to Nyingmapa order and is nestled on the top of a hill that looms up between the Rathong river and the Rangit river. In the evening arrive at the hotel in Yuksum. Overnight Yuksom.
Day 06: YOKSUM – GANGATOK
After breakfast drive to Gangatok. Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Sikkim is the 22nd state of India which has twice bagged the best tourist destination state. This tourist hotspot suits guest of all ages The diversity is from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India. It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies. Overnight Gangatok.
Day 07: GANGTOK – LACHUNG
After breakfast drive to Lachung, Lachung in the North Sikkim. In the late afternoon arrive in Lachung. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight Lachung.
Day 08: LACHUNG – YUMTHANG – LACHUNG
After breakfast drive to visit the beautiful Valley of Flowers at Yumthang, about 24 kms from Lachung. The snow peak mountains surround this beautiful Yumthang valley. Yumthang is also well known for its hot springs. To reach here one has to walk a few hundred yards from the road and cross the bridge on the river Lachung. The area is very beautiful and the mountains surrounding the area seems as if they are touching the heavens. After visiting the hot springs at Yumthang you will drive back to the hotel in Lachung. Overnight Lachung.
Day 09: LACHUNG – GANGTOK
After breakfast drive to Gangtok. On the way you will visit the Waterfalls, the Tree Gate and the footmarks of Guru Rimpoche at Chunthang. In the evening arrive in Gangtok.
Day 10: GANGTOK
After breakfast full day city tour of Gangtok, visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok.
Evening back to hotel. Later free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time. Overnight Gangtok.
Day 11: GANGTOK – KALIMPONG
After breakfast drive to Kalimpong. Kalimpong, a remote hill station has been a meeting point of the once “three closed lands” on the trade route to Tibet. The beautiful mountain scenery and the abundance of flowers have made Kalimpong an attractive resort. The lifestyle of the local people reflect the social and religious influences of its neighbouring nations, Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. In the evening arrive in Kalimpong. Overnight Kalimpong.
Day 12: KALIMPONG – BAGDOGRA (DRIVE) – DELHI (FLIGHT)
After breakfast drive to Bagdogra. On arrival transfer to airport to board on flight to Delhi. On arrival meeting assistance and transfer to hotel. Overnight Delhi.
Day 13: DELHI / DEPARTURE
After Breakfast transfer to airport to board on flight for your onward destination with the happy memories of your tour and our services.