1 Day 1 - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New jalpaiguri (NJP) - Gangtok
On your arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP), Yes Tourism India representative will receive you. You would be transferred from Bagdogra to Gangtok by a prebooked Sikkim cab. Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, is around 120 km away and takes 5 hours to drive. On the way, enjoy the panoramic view of the mountain and the Teesta River running in parallel with your taxi. In the entire evening Head out and explore your Gangtok MG Marg, try local cuisines, shop for traditional goodies, or simply relax and take in the fresh mountain breeze. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Distance from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok: 126 km
Travel Time (Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok): 5 hours
2 Day 2 - Tsongmo Lake and Baba Mandir Day Trip
Post a wholesome breakfast on this day at Gangtok in your 8 Night, 9 day Gangtok Lachung Pelling Darjeeling tour package, Start your day trip at Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) and Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.), which are 55 km one way from Gangtok city. Tsongmo Lake is a picture-perfect and spend some quiet moments at its banks. It is s the most visited tourist attraction in Sikkim. Baba Harbhajan Singh temple, which has its own history related to martyr Major Harbhajan Singh, Overnight stay at your pre-booked Gangtok hotel. (In case of a land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed, we will provide alternate sightseeing.)
Optional 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.
3 Day 3 - Gangtok to Lachung Transfer
Wake up to a lovely morning on your Sikkim Gangtok Lachung Pelling Darjeeling tour and have a fulfilling breakfast. Start your drive to Lachung, your second destination, which is a small village surrounded by magical snow-capped mountains. En route, visit Singhik Viewpoint and check out the scintillating vistas of Mt. Khangchendzonga and Mt. Siniolchu. Later, get to the refreshing Seven Sisters Waterfall and the pretty Naga Waterfall. On reaching Lachung, check into your hotel, and then you can go exploring the quaint hill town. Don’t miss out on the beautiful Lachung monastery. Have your dinner at your hotel and have a comfortable overnight stay in Lachung.
Distance from Gangtok to Lachung: 120 km
Travel Time (Gangtok to Lachung): Approx. 6 hours
4 Day 4 - Lachung – Yumthang Valley and return to Gangtok
Visit the fascinating tourist attractions of Sikkim that will leave you spellbound.
After having a fresh morning breakfast, start your fouth day to witness a riot of colours at the enchanting Yumthang Valley; the ‘Valley of Flowers’. Also, visit the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary located inside the Yumthang Valley. Yumthang Valley is a must-visit destination in Sikkim. Yumthang Valley is the summer grazing ground of the yaks and the winter playground of the yetis. In spring, the valley blooms with myriad colours of alpine flowers against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains. A hot spring situated on the right side of the Yumthang River is a very well-known tourist hotspot.
Have a delicious lunch and proceed onward on your Gangtok tour. Check into your Gangtok hotel, and in the evening you can rest and enjoy leisure. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Distance from Lachung to Gangtok: 117 km
Travel Time (Gangtok to Lachung): Approx. 7.5 hour
Optional : You can ask your driver to take you to Zero point which is further 25KM. Additional charges are required. Foreign tourist are allowed till Yumthang valley.
5 Day 5 - Gangtok To Pelling Transfer via Ravangla
Fifth day of your Sikkim itinerary for 8 days takes you to Pelling
Satiate your hunger with a filling breakfast at the hotel in Gangtok and then get transferred to your next destination- Pelling. We stop at Buddha Park at Ravangla which is a major attraction in Sikkim.Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Settle down for a great appetizing dinner and then enjoy a comfortable overnight stay on your Sikkim Family Trip.
Distance from Gangtok to Pelling: 113 km
Travel Time: Approx. 6 hours
Optional You can add Namchi Char Dham in your trip with some additional cost.
6 Day 6 - Pelling Local Sightseeing
Spend your day exploring the quaint hill town of Pelling on your Sikkim tour
Post a wholesome breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day city tour of Pelling. First up on your Sikkim holiday itinerary is Darap Village - a small photogenic hamlet known for its vibrant culture, lively sikkimise traditions, and its stunning location and clean vibe. Also, visit Rimbi Waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake and the beautiful Kanchenjunga Waterfalls. Next follows is the Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, & the New Helipad Ground, which is essentially a peak point that offers stunning views of the town and the surrounding hills, especially at night. Overnight stay at pelling.
7 Day 7 - Pelling to Darjeeling Transfer
After a spirited dayout in Pelling on the previous day, proceed to Darjeeling - The Queen of The Hills on our Sikkim Taxi. Upon your arrival at your hotel in Darjeeling, complete your quick check in formalities and head to your room. End this action packed day of your 8 day Sikkim vacation with some refreshing sleep.
Distance from Pelling to Darjeeling: 70 km
Travel Time (Pelling to Darjeeling): Approx. 5 hours
8 Day 8 - Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
Enjoy the last Darjeeling city tour on the eighth day of your family holiday in 2023.
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.
9 Day 9 - Darjeeling – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway station / Siliguri
The 9-day Gangtok Lachung Pelling Darjeeling tour 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.
Distance from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport: 70 km
Distance from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP): 68 km
Travel time: 4 hours