Gangtok, Lachung & Darjeeling 7N 8D
7 days
Itinerary
Bagdogra airport /NJP station to Gangtok
Bagdogra airport / NJP Station to Gangtok (5,500 ft),
Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Distance:
Bagdogra airport/ NJP Station: 5 hrs / 128 km
Gangtok to Tsmogo Lake and Nathula pass
07:00: Breakfast at the hotel
07:30: Excursion to Tsmogo Lake (12,400 ft, 34km). Lake is 1 km long, oval in shape and 50 ft deep. Here you can find snowfall & Yak Riding. Visit legendary Baba Mandir & Nathula Pass (14,400 ft) Indo-China Border.
NOTE: Nathula Pass depends upon permit availability on the additional cost of Rs. 3,000/- per vehicle including permit fee. The permit is issued on the same day of travel.
17:00: Back to Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Gangtok to Lachung - New road
08:30: Breakfast at the hotel
09:30: Proceed to Lachung (8858 ft, 118 km).
17:00: Check-In at Hotel. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Lachung to Yumthang Valley & night stay at Lachung
07:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30: Drive to Yumthang Valley (Alt 11,800 ft), 24kms an Alpine flower valley. Enjoy the scenic landscape and Hot spring.
NOTE: Optional tour to Yumesamdong Valley or Zero Point close to Tibet Border (Alt 15,000 ft, 23 km from Yumthang) for Indian tourists only (at extra cost 4000/- per vehicle on prior notice).
14:00: Drive back to Lachung. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Lachung to Gangtok
After breakfast, drive back to Gangtok. In the evening, you may explore the local markets. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Gangtok to Darjeeling
07: 30: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30: Transfer to Darjeeling 6700 ft / 115 km / 5 hrs.
Evening free for the local market visit. Overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.
Darjeeling local tour
04:00: Drive to Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak) (subject to clear weather), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasay Loop.
09:30: 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) and Japanese Temple (4 hrs from 9.00 to 13.00 hrs).
16:00: Evening free for shopping and personal activities. Overnight stay at Darjeeling
You can book Darjeeling toy train from IRCTC website/ timing after 1 pm.
Drop to Bagdogra airport
Drop to Bagdogra Airport according to schedule. Tour Ends.
