Romance In The Lap Of Himalayas

Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop Back to the hotel for breakfast - After breakfast rest for half an hour and then next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling. The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities

Morning breakfast and check out of the hotel to proceed to Pelling - A drive of nearly 115 kilometres 3 hours drive - Pelling is situated at an the altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet - On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow-capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Nursing, Sinolchu etc - It is one of the exotic a settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, historical sites, short trek routes and wildlife. Its botanical and zoological richness is inspiring and the scenic view from the top of the ridge across the deep valley to the heights of Kanchendzonga ranges are something to be seen to be believed - Yuksom, Ravangla, Rinchenpong and Namchi are some of the tourist spots nearby. Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Over Night stay at Pelling.

After breakfast at hotel Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing. The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring. Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lakes and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished Back to hotel Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping centre - Over Night stay at Pelling.

Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok Sightseeing will be for half-day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable Plucking orchid or catching butterflies is a criminal offence in this city of India - Visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, etc Back to hotel. Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping centre - Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Early morning breakfast Next start for North Sikkim package tour Leave Gangtok at about 10 AM proceed to Lachung 119 kilometres 4 hours to 5 hours Lachung is situated at an altitude of 8600 feet - On the way stop and enjoy a few wonderful locations like Tashi Viewpoint, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls, a confluence of Lachen chu and Lachung The Chu at Chungthang, Twin Waterfalls and Bhim Nala Waterfalls - Lunch will be served at Namok - The roads are coloured with the full bloom of Primula, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers Guest, especially during spring Guest, are likely to reach Lachung in the late afternoon or early evening - Check into the hotel/resort - Evening free to stroll around the village - Dinner will be served at about 8 PM Overnight stay at Lachung.

After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - On the way you may visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends - In spring the valley erupts in riots of colours as Primula, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow-covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is sombre with snow all around and the snow-clad mountains adding to the ethereal beauty - Return to resort at Lachung for Lunch - After lunch visit Lachung Monastery, Cottage Industry and Waterfalls. Evening free to stroll around the village - Dinner will be served at about 8 PM. Overnight stay at Lachung.

After breakfast leave for Gangtok - 125 kilometres, 4 to 5 hours drive - On the way stops at Singhik and Mangan - If the weather is fine and the sky is clear one can enjoy the view of Himalayan range with Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Pandim, Mount Kabru, mount Simvo, mount Jopuno, mount Khanchendzonga and mount Siniolchu - Various the location offers a majestic view of these peaks hence photography will consume some time. The drive will be smooth due to the scenic beauty as in spring the forest cover erupts in a riot of colours as Rhododendrons, Primula and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping centre - Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Morning breakfast at hotel and Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometres and 2 hours drive along with the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds at Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir is known to be a very holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to the Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometres and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping centre - Over Night stay at Gangtok (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tsomgo Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided

After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) - Nearly 135 kilometres 4 - 5 hours drive. Guest is advised to start early and not to rush.