BREATHLESS WHITEOUT
10D / 9N
Day 1 - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Gangtok (120 kms / 5 hrs)
Upon Arrival, Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On arrival, Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 2 - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast, start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok. (In case of Landslide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed, we will provide alternate sightseeing.)
Day 3 - Gangtok – Lachen (107 kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast, check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachen (8,500 ft.), North Sikkim. On the way take a break for some beautiful spots which are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachen check into your hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachen.
Day 4 - Lachen – Chopta Valley – Gurudongmar Lake – Lachung
Early Morning drive to Chopta Valley (13,200 ft.) & Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft.). Back to hotel. After lunch & drive to Lachung (8,700 ft.). Arrive by evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 5 - Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion – Gangtok
Early Morning drive to Yumthang Valley (12,000 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers). On the way back, visit a Hot Spring, considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch and transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On the way if the weather is clear you may get to see Mighty Khangchendzonga from Singhik view point. On arrival at Gangtok, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the evening free for your own activities. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 6 - Gangtok – Pelling (150 kms / 5 hrs) via Chardham
After breakfast, start for Pelling (6,300 ft.). En route visit Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 7 - Pelling Sightseeing
After breakfast, start for full day sightseeing. 1st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 8 - Pelling – Darjeeling (80 Kms / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.) via Singla Check post. On arrival, check-in to hotel & rest of the day free. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 9 - Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. World's 3rd highest peak), on your way back, visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast 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.
Day 10 - Darjeeling – NJP Rly Station / IXB airport (75 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast, Check-out from hotel on time and transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.