Tour Package : Gangtok Pelling Tour in India 5N 6D
Itinerary Code : M2A-GNGPEL-56
Places Covered : Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Baba Mandir Memorial - Nathu La Pass - Pelling - Khecheopalri Lake - Pemayangtse Monastery - Yuksom - Dubdi Monastery
Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Itinerary Gist : Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Gangtok (02 Nights) - Pelling (03 Nights) - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri
Day 1 Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri and Transfer to Gangtok - Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquillity to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies - Nearly 130 kilometers 04 ½ - 05 hours’ drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) and local Shopping centre – (Our representative will visit hotel for collection of ID card for Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La or North Sikkim) - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day 2 Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake - Nathu La (Supplement Cost i.e. Optional) - Early morning breakfast – Permits are made one day prior to visit - This is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 2 hours - Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen – (Nathu La Pass visit has to be arranged the previous Night when Voters ID card will be asked for – Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get cancelled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 - INR 4000 /- has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing) - Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way – The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Overnight stay at Gangtok
Day 3 Transfer to Pelling – Early morning breakfast – A drive of approximately 140 kilometers i.e. 03 ½ - 04 hours drive through scenic road – Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet - On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc - It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, historical sites, short trek routes and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is inspiring and the scenic view from the top of the ridge across deep valley to the heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be seen to be believed - Yuksom, Darap, Ravangla, Kaluk, Hee Bermiok, Rinchenpong, Chemchey and Namchi are some of the tourist spot nearby – Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Over Night stay at Pelling
Day 4 Pelling Local sightseeing - After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing of Pelling and its surroundings - The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring - Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling
Day 5 Sightseeing to Yuksom - Early morning breakfast - Visit to Yuksom - The Chogyal established the first monastery at Yuksom in Sikkim known as the Dubdi Monastery in 1701, which is part of Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit - The Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Dubdi Monastery, is located in the area and also the smaller Mallu Monastery - Established in 1701, Dubdi Monastery professes to be the oldest monastery in Sikkim and is located at the top of a hill about an hour's walk from Yuksom - It was also known as the Hermit's Cell after its reclusive founder Lhatsun Namkha Jigme - One can visit Darap Home stray - Dzongri Trek starts from Yuksom - It is also the entry point of Kanchendzonga National Park – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping Centre - Over Night stay at Pelling
Day 6 Departure from Pelling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Early morning breakfast – Drive Pelling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri - Nearly 140 kilometers 4 ½ - 5 hours’ drive - The road will be bit busy and traffic will be heavy from 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM - The drive will be along the River Rangit and next along the River Teesta - Stop at Melli or Chitrey for Tea and refreshment - If time permits stop at Coronation bridge for photography - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Reach New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Forwarding Journey