1 Day 1 - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New jalpaiguri (NJP) - Darjeeling
Your 12 days Darjeeling Sikkim Tour Package itinerary starts at Siliguri - The Gateway to Magical mountains!
On your arrival to the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzong Norway Bus Stand or at Bagdogra Airport (IXB); Yes Tourism India's represntative will receive you and transferred to your hotel in Darjeeling. This pleasant drive will take you through hilly terrains at Darjeeling District through Kurseong and unwinding roads that runs along the Toy Train Tracks until you reach the Queen of the Hills - Darjeeling .
Once you arrive at this immaculate town, check in at the hotel. You can either relax at the hotel and enjoy the view of the valley / Mount Kanchenjunga or head for a tour around the Mall Road of Darjeeling. The day is at leisure and at your will to explore. End the day with a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling with a delicious dinner.
Distance from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station to Darjeeling : 70 km
Travel Time New Jalpaiguri Station to Darjeeling: 3 hours
Temparature at Darjeeling: March – April: 6-17°C
May – July: 11-19°C
June – September: 13-19 °C
October –November: 6-18°C
December – February: 2-9 °C
2 Day 2 - Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
Enjoy the Darjeeling Local Sightseeing on the second day of your darjeeling sikkim tour package.
Wake up early in the morning to catch a glimpse of a spectacular Sun Rise at Tiger Hill from where you can get a sparkling view of Mt Kanchendzonga,changing its colour with each passing minutes.. After watching this natural spectacle, visit the 135-year-old Ghoom Monastery and the famous Batasia Loop War Memorial. Return back to the hotel. As you reach hotel, refuel yourself with an energising breakfast and then relax for a while.
Later we start your Darjeeling Sightseeing in our Darjeeling local taxi and visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.
3 Day 3 - Darjeeling to Gangtok Transfer
Have a filling breakfast and proceed, proceed to Gangtok - The Captial of Sikkim on our Yes Tourism India Taxi - The Best Travel Agent in Sikkim. The road to Gangtok leads through smalls towns as the River Teesta flows along with you. Upon your arrival at your hotel in Gangtok, complete your quick check in formalities and head to your room. You can go for a short walk to Gangtok M G Marg. End this action packed day of your 11 nights 12 days Sikkim vacation with some refreshing sleep.
Distance from Darjeeling to Gangtok: 100 km
Travel Time Darjeeling to Gangtok: Approx. 4 hours
4 Day 4 - Tsongmo Lake and Baba Mandir Day Trip
As the morning sores in, with the warm rays of the sun knocking through the window, wake up with a cup of fresh tea and proceed towards the breakfast table with a beutiful valley view. You will be served with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, the Sikkim itinerary now takes you out for a tour of some famous and must-visit tourist attractions in Gangtok.
Tsomgo Lake (12,400ft) - also known as Changu Lake in local dilects, is an oval-shaped glacial lake that is only 38 km from Gangtok Town. Tsongmo lake is almost about more than 1Km in length anf the road winds through its curve giving a full view of it. The name Tsomgo is made of two words in Bhutia Language 'Tso' means 'lake' and 'Mgo' means 'head' in a short 'source of the lake'. This high altitude lake is surrounded by snow-capped, steep mountains and remains frozen during wintertime. As summer beings to step-in, the glacier melts, and the lake gets its origin. The locals consider the lake to be sacred, and it reflects different colors with the change in seasons. A newly constrcted Ropeway ride accross the lake makes it a major attraction.
New Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir - The Baba Mandir was built, in the Memorial of Baba Harbhajan Singh the Late Sepoy who died while performing national duties in 1968. It is believed that the spirit of the Harbhajan Singh still protects the soldiers in that area and cures the ailing ones. Nathula is approximatly 12Km from Tsomgo Lake, and 52Km from Gangtok city. Baba Harbhajan served as a part of the border patrol force, and in the year 1968, while escorting a mule column, he fell on a fast-flowing stream and got carried away by the powerful water current. Soldiers found his remains after 3 days and cremated with full military honor along with a shrine on his Samadhi built as per Baba's wish, which he expressed through his friend post-death. The original bunker of Baba Harbhajan Singh is located further up 15KM near the Gnathang valley, which is the Old Baba Mandir, but, because of its difficult terrain, tourists can't reach there so they build a New Mandir for easy access. On Sundays, a 'Langar' runs at the temple, which provides free meals to the visitors.
Nathula Pass - A major mountain pass in the Himalayas which connects India and Tibet. Located around 52 km from Gangtok at an altitude of Fourteen Thousand ft. The road to Nathula is the highest motorable road, passes through the Tsomgo lake, and requires an special entry permit to visit. Yes Tourism India can get ypou the permits for nathula but request for Nathula Permit has to be given 42Hrs in advance. The view from this international border is breathtaking and allows the tourist to get a glimpse of China on the other side. You can click some photographs at some selected places only.
Note: Request for an inclusion of Nathula Pass to make your Sikkim tour more exciting (charges extra). Foreigners can go upto Tsongmo lake only after necessary PAP permits.
5 Day 5 - Gangtok to Lachen Transfer
Next drive to the North Sikkim with Lachen and Lachung - Top 10 Tourist Place in Sikkim
Enjoy a fresh spread of breakfast at your hotel and proceed to Lachen. Yes Tourism India - The Best DMC of Sikkim; representative would procure the necessary permits for you. En route, visit Singhik Viewpoint that is surrounded by lush green hills and has the Teesta River gushing right below it. Check out the magnificent views of Mt. Khangchendzonga and Mt. Siniolchu from the point, during your Lachen tour.Next, witness the magnificent glory of the Seven Sisters Waterfall along with the Naga Waterfall. It is one of the most beautiful towns in Sikkim and is scarcely populated.Complete your hassle-free check-in process and relax at your room. Enjoy a peaceful overnight stay at Lachen, marking an end to the third day of your 10 day Sikkim & Darjeeling tour package with North Sikkim.
Distance from Gangtok to Lachen: 120 km
Travel Time (Gangtok to Lachen): Approx. 6 hours
6 Day 6 - Lachen - Gurudongma Lake - Lachung
On your Sixth day of your 11 nights 12 days darjeeling sikkim tour package with Yes Tourism India start early at 4 am to visit the Gurudongma Lake.
Gurudongmar Lake - Located at an altitude of 17800 ft, Gurudongma Lake is one of the top 5 highest lake in India and is considered to be very sacred by the Sikkimise as well as from the Sikkhism community. The scenic Gurudongmar Lake with prayer flags all around will welcome you with beautiful sights of the hills and the glacial waters. This high altitude beautiful and awe-inspiring lake remains blue in color all the year round.
This trip runs through the Kanchenjunga National park, to Gurudongmar Lake. Gurudongmar Lake. After visit return to Lachen and post lunch transfer to Lachung. Overnight dinner and sleep off the night.
Optional You can go to Kala Pathar which is a new attraction, on paying subsequent charges.
7 Day 7 - Lachung – Yumthang Valley and return to Gangtok
Witness a truly romantic experience at the enchanting Yumthang Valley on your Sikkim package trip with Yes Tourism India - The #1 Travel agent in Gangtok. Yumthang Valley is the top 5 Destination in Sikkim and is a must visit. After you complete your breakfast our taxi would be ready to take you for the lovely day. Yumthang valley at a height of 12,000 ft is near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains. It is an idle place for the mountain floors to bloom suring the sring. Yumthang valley is also known as the valley of the flowers. During the winter season the valley is covered with huge snow with the backdrop of the snow clad mountains.
Zero Point - Zero point also known as "Yumesamdong" is at an altitude of 15,300 feet and is about 25KM from Yumthang Valley. It is the last outpost of civilization where three rivers meet amid a panoramic view of the snow-clad mountain and picturesque surrounding. Tourists with breathing issues are advised to avoid this place due to high altitude sickness because of the low oxygen level or carry portable Oxygen cylinders.
After a truly enthralling experience on your Gangtok Lachen Lachung tour we return back to the Gangtok, the capital city. On reaching Gangtok check into your hotel, complete your dinner and sleep the night away.
(Optional) You can go to Zero Point and Katao which is further 25KM from Lachung, on paying subsequent charges.
8 Day 8 - Gangtok Local Sightseeing
Ready yourself for a full day of Gangtok sightseeing tour covering beautiful waterfalls, view-points and monasteries here!
After a lovely breakfast at your hotel, head out for a full day Gangtok town tour on your Gangtok Cab providedb by Yes Tourism India. Gangtok sightseeing includes visit to Tashi view-point, Bakthang Waterfalls, Do Drul Chorten Stupa, Ganesh Tok, Enchey Monastry, Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom, Flower Show, Institute of Tibetology, Ropeway and Banjhakri Falls. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel, have a delicious dinner and sleep off the night.
Note You can also ask your Gangtok Taxi Driver to drop you at Gangtok MG Marg. You can enjoy some time and go for Suvenior shopping.
9 Day 9 - Gangtok To Pelling Transfer via Ravangla
On this day of the Sikkim tour, you will check out from Gangtok hotel and drive to Pelling. Pelling provides for most spectacular natural sights you can imagine in the state.ee the beautiful miniatures of Chardham and 12 jyotirlingas at the Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) and lay eyes on the 45 feet high copper statue of Guru Padmasambhava. After the sightseeing tour, continue your ride towards Pelling. As you drive towards Pelling witness the beauty of the Kanchenjunga Ranges throughout your journey. Upon arrival at Pelling, check in to the hote and overnight stay on your 10 day Sikkim tour.
Travel Time Gangtomto Pelling: Approx. 6 hours
Optional You can add Ravangla Buddha Park in your trip with some additional cost on your Sikkim tour.
10 Day 10 - Pelling Local Sightseeing
After a hearty breakfast, our Pelling taxi will take you for a City tour of Pelling.
Start off by visiting the sacred Khecheopalri Lake which is also known as the wish-fulfilling lake and has religious significance in both Hindu and Buddhist folklore. Later, seek blessings of the local deities by visiting the the Khecheopalri Monastery and Pemayangtse Monastery. Spend some time in nature as you visit some of the most scenic waterfalls like Rimbi Waterfalls and the Kanchenjunga Waterfall. Visit the Rabdentse Ruins to know about the glorious history of Sikkim. One should not miss the 1st Sky walk of India which is at pelling - A Top 10 tourist places in sikkim and Top Attractions in Pelling. Return back to the hotel, and overnight stay at the hotel in Pelling.
11 Day 11 - Pelling to Kalimpong Transfer and Sightseeing
Wake up to a lovely morning and early breakfast and tour at Darjeeling we will proceed to another little town of Kalimpong in West Bengal. Check into your Kalimpong hotel and then cover the famous tourist destinations such as Deolo Hill, Durpin Dara Monastery, Dr. Ghramhs House, Pine View Cactus Nursery. After sight-seeing, head back to the hotel and overnight stay.
Distance from Darjeeling to Kalimpong: 52KM
Travel Time from Darjeeling to Kalimpong: 3 Hours
Best Time to Visit: Best time to visit kalimpong is from September to June
Temparature in Kalimpong: Temparature in Kalimpong town ranges from 1 to 10 degree in Winter
12 Day 12 - Kalimpong – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway station / Siliguri
The 11 nights 12 days Darjeeling Sikkim Tour Package ends today!!
Your heart will never allow you to leave this place but your destination awaits you. Today you will depart with a cute smile on your face remembering all the sweet moments spent here and drive back to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station for further journey. Today your tour with Northeast Tour ends. Fly back with sweet memories.
Daistance from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport: 77 km
Distance from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP): 71 km
Travel time: 3 hours