Eastern Himalayas
04 Nights / 05 Days
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
In Gangtok, visit Tsomgo Lake
In Pelling, Excursion to Yuksom & Rimbi Waterfalls
In Kalimpong visit Dello hills
Sightseeing in Darjeeling
Himalayan Zoological Park
Sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle
DAY WISE Itinerary
DAY 1
Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri – Darjeeling
Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and transfer to Darjeeling, Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others.
DAY 2
Sightseeing of Darjeeling
Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden.
DAY 3
Darjeeling – Pelling
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Pelling. Located at a distance of 120 kms from Gangtok Pelling is another serene, mountain village which lies in the western districts of Sikkim. This village is situated at an altitude of 2000 mts(approx) and commands a spectacular view of Mt.Kanchenjunga, overnight at hotel.
DAY 4
Sightseeing of Pelling
Breakfast at the hotel full day city tour visiting Khechipalri Lake, Rimbi Falls, Skywalk (Ticket on direct payment), Darap Village, Orange Garden and Rabtense Ruins. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 5
Pelling – Gangtok
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok. At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then. The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols.
DAY 6
Sightseeing of Gangtok
Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters.
DAY 7
Gangtok – Kalimpong
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kalimpong. At an altitude of 1250m, Kalimpong’s location is ideal for a pleasant , relaxed getaway. Its clement weather has made Kalimpong’s orchids and gladiole well renowned. Up to the early 1700s, the Kalimpong area was part of the Sikkim raja’s domain.
DAY 8
Kalimpong – Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri
Morning Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
HOTELS OFFERED OR SIMILAR
| City | Nights | Category A | Category B | Category C | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Kalimpong |
2 2 2 1 |
Elgin Nor-Khill Elgin Mt. Pandim New Elgin Silveroaks |
Royal Plaza Norbu Ghang Retreat Crescent Resort Pine Tree |
Suhim Portico Norbughang Resort Summit Hermon Summit Lillium |
Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast |