Sikkim offers the magical feel of a Himalayan fairytale land. It is an amazing place of hidden valleys, mystical monasteries, snow-fed lakes and a mountain setting with flowers and forests. Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world (8,586m) dominates the landscape and is revered as Sikkim’s guardian deity.
Darjeeling in northeast India provides the perfect ambiance of a hill resort with its mild climate. Its green hills and valley’s and its lush green tea gardens are the major attraction. Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586) looming over the northern horizon gives a magical beauty to the land which entices thousand of visitors.
Fact of the Trip
Duration: 09 days
Per day walking: 2- 3 hours
Season: March, April, May, October-Dec
Highlights of the Trip
• Explore the beauty of sikkim
• Visit Himalayan Zoo
• Unique culture and tradition
• Pemayangtse , Rumtek and Dubdi Monastery
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival
Fly Delhi/Kolkata/Kathmandu to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Railway Station/ Biratnagar /Bhadrapur On arrival you are met by your guide and driven to Gangtok (07 hrs) O/N
Day 02: Gangtok (1,600m)
In the morning Visit Enchey Monastery, Deer Park, Government institute of Cottage Industry, Dodrul Chorten, Research Institute of Tobetology. Afternoon Visit Rumtek Monastery, situated 24 kms this magnificent monastery was built by the late Gyalwa Karmapa, the head of the Kagyu sect. O/N
Day 03: Gangtok-Lanchung (2,750mts/117km/6hours)
In morning drive early to Lachung, a small picturesque village surrounded by high snow cap peaks, located in a valley in North Sikkim. O/N at Hotel
Day 04: Lachung-Yumthang-Lachung (3,500mts 25 kms)
After breakfast, drive through conifer and rhododendron forest and enjoy a picnic lunch on route to Lachung. Packed lunch provided. Spend the afternoon sightseeing around Lachung.O/N at hotel
Day 05: Lachung-Gangtok
Drive back to Gangtok. O/N
Day 06: Gangtok-Pemayangtse (2,085m 117km/4 1/2 hrs)
In the morning, after breakfast drive through semi tropical forests. Cardamom plantation and villages to Pelling. During the afternoon you will visit the Pemayanste monastery, situated adjacent to the hotel. This is a premier monastery of Sikkim built in the 17th century. O/N in Hotel
Day 07: Pemayangtse-Khenchapladri lake-Pemayangtse (24kms / 1 1/2hrs)
After breakfast drive to Khechoperi lake which is also known as the wishing lake, and is considered very sacred and no water sport or other activities besides prayer and worship are allowed around it. In the afternoon, take a short walk to Sangacholing Monastery (2km/45min) located on a hillock above the hotel. On a clear day the view of the mountain ranges is breathtaking. O/N in Hotel
Day 08: Pemayangtse-Kalimpong (133 kms/5hrs)
Breakfast: full day Sightseeing of Kalimpong town. O/N in Hotel
Day 09: Departure
Kalimpong to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Railway Station Biratnagar/Bhadrapur (150kms /4 hrs)
