Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung, Pelling & Darjeeling 10N 11D

Day 1

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

Day 2

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.

Day 3

Gangtok to Lachen - New road

Gangtok to Lachen
08:30: Breakfast at the hotel
09:30: Proceed to Lachen (8838 ft, 110 km).
17:00: Check In at Hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen.

Day 4

Lachen to Gurudongmar lake - Lachung

06: 00: Drive towards Gurudongmar lake (17,800 ft / 67 km).
On the way, visit Thangu & Chopta valley.
14:00: Return to Lachen hotel for Lunch and proceed towards Lachung
17: Check-In at Hotel. Overnight stay at Lachung.

Note: Children 5 years and below are not allowed to visit Lake due to altitude.

Day 5

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.

Day 6

Lachung to Gangtok

Drive towards Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day 7

Gangtok to Pelling via Namchi & Ravangla

08:00: Breakfast at the hotel
08:30: Proceed to Pelling (7,200 ft, 115 km).
On the way visit Namchi - Samdruptse and Siddheswar Dham. Reach Ravangla (6,800 ft), you can get a good view of Mt. Narshing and visit Buddha Park. Proceed to Pelling.
16:00: Check In at Hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 8

Pelling local tour

08:30: Breakfast at the hotel
09:00: Start for full day sightseeing visit Darap Village, Rimbi Water Falls, Kanchenjunga falls, Khechopari Lake. It is one of the sacred Buddhist lakes and it is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. The myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid, clear water surface, it is picked by a bird. Post lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Palace Ruins & Chenrize Statue and Skywalk.
16:00: Pelling sightseeing ends. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 9

Pelling 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.

Day 10

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.

Day 11