Best of Sikkim
Duration: 09 nights/ 10 days
Destination Covered: Darjeeling , Martam, Gangtok, Pemayantse, Yuksom and Kalimpong
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival-Darjeeling.
Arrival in Bhadrapur or Bagdora Airport and drive to Darjeeling (140km, 4 hrs)
Day 02: Darjeeling
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (at around 4 am) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak . Theview is spectacular on a clear weather day. On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. Afternoon visit to Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Darjeeling
Today, visit to Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing, Gumbu Rock site and Tibetan Refugee self-help (Closed on Sunday) Center Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Darjeeling-Martam
Transfer to Martam (115 kms /04 hrs. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Martam-Gangtok
Early morning sightseeing of Rumtek Monastery and then proceed for sightseeing of Kanchejunga View Point, Drul-Chorten , Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology and Handicraft and Handloom Center. Check in hotel. Evening Free to explore Gangtok.
Day 06: Gangtok
Today you will take an excursion trip to Tshangu Lake (departure in the morning)- situated at a height of 3,780 m. with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. A small temple is constructed on the lakeside and beautiful flowers & Alpine vegetation grow around the lake.
Day 07: Gangtok-Pemayantse
Drive to Pemayangtse (135 kms / 05 hrs). Check in hotel. Evening visit to Pemayangtse Monastery. Overnight hotel
Day 08: Pemayantse-Yuksom
Drive to Yuksom on way visit Khecheopari Lake , Khecheopalri Lake is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake. It is believed that your wish will come true if you make one in front of this lake. There is myth that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, a bird immediately picks it up. A further drive takes you to Yuksom - the meeting place of three monk and the first capital of Sikkim . This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim ) was crowned. . Overnight hotel.
Day 09: Yuksom-Kalimpong
Drive to Kalimpong. (115 kms / 04 hrs). Check in hotel. Evening free to explore the small hilly town on your own. Overnight hotel.
Day 10: Kalimpong-Kathmandu
Drive to Bhadrapur or Bagdora Airport then onward flight, Tirp ends !
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
