Captivating Himalayas

  • Tour ID
    Tour ID- NET15
  • Duration
    7 Nights 8 Days
Tour Itinerary Details
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Day 1 - IXB/NJP to Gangtok, (130kms in 4hrs)

Our representative will warmly welcome you on arrival and assist you to the vehicle for the further journey. There after you will depart towards your dream destinations. Throughout your journey, you can enjoy the versatility in climate. Pleasant weather will win your heart completely. On the way, you will pass through Mahananda Wild life Sanctuary and more this journey offers magnificent views of the mountains, valleys and village life, the forest, waterfalls and hills covered with tea gardens.

After reaching at Gangtok, we assist you to check in at hotel and take rest. We suggest you to sleep early for next day tour. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

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Day 2 - Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake with Baba Mandir Excursion – 52kms in 3hrs - One way (Timing: 09.30AM to 03.30PM)

You need to get up early, get fresh and have heavy breakfast till 09.00am. We drive you to Tsomgo Lake (Alt 12000ft/3600M), a high altitude alpine lake close to Indo-China Border. The 1 km long and 15m deep lake is considered sacred to the local people. The pure clear water remains frozen during winter. Enjoy playing in snow and Yak Ride. Proceed further to Legendary Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (“Hero of Nathula” An Indian soldiers who was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra medal for his bravery and known for doing his duty still after death). Back to Hotel for late Lunch.

Optional tour to Nathula Pass (Alt 14000Ft / 4200M) on China Border can also be arranged (Except Monday) for Indian Nationals only with 2 Days Advance Request at an additional cost. (Permit for Nathula Pass is subject to availability)

Take some rest. Or you may visit the famous M G Marg. It is now more like a long stretch of open mall or avenue square where locals and tourists take leisure stroll or just sit and relax on one of the many benches laid along the middle and both sides of the road to enjoy the ambience. The entire area is free of litter, smoke and vehicle. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

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Day 3 - Gangtok to Lachung, 124kms in 7hrs

After breakfast depart for Lachung (Alt 8075Ft / 2425M) in North Sikkim. On the way visit Singhik, Seven Sister Water Falls, Chungthang Confluence and Vim Nala Water Falls. As well as you move towards your destination, your interests will increase accordingly by the views around. Lunch at a local restaurant on the way. Reach Lachung at evening.

Lachung has been described as the "most picturesque village of Sikkim" and also well known for snowcapped mountain peaks, breathtaking waterfalls, sparkling streams and apple orchards. Weather is very pleasant even in peak summer. Whole valley is covered with full bloom of rhododendron. Overnight stay at Lachung hotel.

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Day 4 - Yumthang Valley Excursion 25kms in 1.5hrs (One Way)

Yumthang is popularly known as 'Valley of Flowers. It is also home to the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, and has over 24 species of the Rhododendron, the state flower. A vast flat greeny landscape in the lap of “The great Himalaya” covered with tree and a glacier flowing through it, is enough to make you speechless. You can see snow here in every season. You will feel like to be in Heaven. Return to Lachung Hotel for late lunch. Evening is free to roam around the village and river valley. Overnight stay at Lachung Hotel.

Optional Yumesamdong Valley (Alt 15750Ft / 4725M) for Indian tourists only– From Yumthang Valley you can drive for another 30kms in 1.30hr to Yumesamdong or Zero Point close to Tibet Border (At an extra cost).

Lachung to Gangtok, 125kms in 6hrs

Check out from Lachung hotel and drive back to Gangtok (Alt 5550Ft / 1675M) via Chungthang. Check in at hotel by late afternoon.  Overnight stay at Gangtok.

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Day 5 - City tour & transfer to Pelling

Post breakfast Half day Gangtok City tour – (Timing: 09.30AM to 1.00PM).

Visit Rope way, Government Institute of Cottage Industry (Closed on Sunday, 2nd Saturday), Orchid House Flower Show, Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology and Do-drul Chorten.

Gangtok to Pelling, 130kms in 4.30hrs – Check out from Hotel and depart for Pelling (Alt 7175Ft / 2150M). On the way, you can take a halt at Ravangla. Mt. Kanchendzonga can easily be seen from here. After reaching at Pelling, we assist you to check in at hotel and take rest.  We suggest you to sleep early for next day tour. Overnight stay at Pelling hotel.

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Day 6 - Half- Day Pelling City Tour with Sky walk

Pelling is famous for its breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga and its ranges. It has a rich history, nature environment and local culture. Weather & scenic beauty both combined make it a Good Naturothereopist. Its pollution free environment makes you feel stress free and energetic.

Local tour in Pelling starts with visit popular tourist points – Sky walk Rabdentse Ruin. Pemayangtse Monastery & Helipad. Transfer to Darjeeling 75 Km in 04 Hours overnight stay at Darjeeling.

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Day 7 - Full day city tour

Early morning 4.00am, your tour starts with visiting Tiger hill sunrise point. 11 km far from city, you will watch the combined beauty of different colors, clouds, hills, snowy Mt. Kanchendzonga and vast landscape of Darjeeling. You can’t forget these moments ever. On your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. (Timing 4.00am to 7.30am)

After breakfast visit most famous tourist points including Darjeeling Zoo, Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Happy Valley Tea Estate, Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee center (Closed on Sunday) Lebong Race Course outer view and Japanese temple & Peace pagoda. (Timing 9.30 to 2.30).

Evening is free for leisure or to roam the local area, see their culture, activities, diversity & trend and also feel the difference between city life and hill life. Overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

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Day 8 - Darjeeling to IXB/NJP 90kms in 3hrs Optional via Mirik & Pashupati market in Nepal (At an extra cost)

After breakfast, move towards IXB. On the way, we will take you to the famous man made Sumendu Lake where you get scenic views with the central attraction as the 1.25kms long lovely lake surrounded by Dhupi trees on it western bank and a vast garden on the eastern bank. Mirik is a tranquil laid back hill station. There are vantage points from where you can get lovely sights of Kanchenjunga snow peaks. And of course the area is surrounded by many rolling tea estates on mountain slopes.  Enjoy boating and horse riding (on direct payment basis). Then visit Pashupati Market in Nepal (needs an extra vehicle). Our service will be till India border. You have to cross the border by showing ID Proof. Now days this market is very famous among tourist.

Your heart will never allow you to leave this place but your destination awaits you. Today you will depart from Darjeeling with a cute smile on your face remembering all the sweet moments spent here and drive back to NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport for further journey. Today your tour with Northeast Tour ends. Fly back with sweet memories of Northeast Tour.

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