HIMALAYAN ORCHID
9D / 8N
Day 1 - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Darjeeling (75 kms / 3 hrs)
Upon Arrival, Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.). On arrival, Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 2 - 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), Rope way and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 3 - Darjeeling – Kalimpong (57 kms / 2 ½ hrs) Sightseeing
After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong (3,950 ft.). On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Afternoon enjoy half day tour of Kalimpong Visiting Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr. Graham’s Home, Golf Garden, Durpin Dara Hills & Pine View Nursery. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Day 4 - Kalimpong – Gangtok (75 kms / 3 hrs) Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Afternoon proceed for a city tour visiting Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 3-4 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 5 - 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 6 - Gangtok – Lachung (103 kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast, check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachung (8,700 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 Lachung check into your hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 7 - Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion
After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley which is Known as Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers). On the way back, visit a Hot Spring, considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 8 - Lachung – Gangtok (103 kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast, proceed 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 9 - Gangtok – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (120 kms / 5 hrs)
After breakfast, Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport.