Kalimpong Gangtok Lachung Yumthang Valley Darjeeling tour

Tour Package : Kalimpong Gangtok Lachung Darjeeling Tour 7N 8D
Itinerary Code : M2A-SKDARJ-78
Places Covered : Kalimpong – Deolo – Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake – Baba Mandir – Lachung – Yumthang Valley – Darjeeling – Tiger Hill – Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days

Itinerary Gist: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Aiport - Kalimpong (01 Night) - Gangtok (02 Nights) – Lachung (01 Night) – Gangtok (01 Night) - Darjeeling (02 Night) - NJP Station / Bagdogra Airport Drop

Day 1 Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) & tranfer to Kalimpong - forwarding journey to Kalimpong - (80 Kilometers, 2½ - 3 hours) - Check in Hotel at Kalimpong – It is a quieter destination - Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet, it is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views – Check into Hotel - Over night stay at Kalimpong – Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Over night stay at Hotel in Kalimpong

Day 2 Transfer to Gangtok via Deollo - Early morning have breakfast and drive to Gangtok - (100 kilometers 3½ - 4 hours) – On the way sightseeing at Deolo – Hanuman Mandir - Pine View Nursery - Forwarding journey to Gangtok – Gangtok is a perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure - Land of monastery, mystic rituals / festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare orchids and Butterflies - Check into Hotel - Evening free to stroll to M.G. Marg or Local Market - It is advisable to have food in any of the restaurant in M G Road or vicinity - Over night stay at hotel in Gangtok

Day 3 Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir  - Morning breakfast at hotel –  Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Memorial - nearly 40 kilometers - The Lake is oval shaped lake  nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year  the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all -  Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour (supplementary cost needed) - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day 4 Transfer to Lachung from Gangtok - Early morning breakfast – Drive 135 kilometers, 5 – 6 hours drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – Lachung is 28 kilometers from Chungthang - Reach Lachung in late afternoon / early evening - In fact the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards – A hamlet with very few people – It almost like this town is hidden from the outside – Like a Shangri - La – Check into hotel atLachung -  Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung

Day 5 Sight Seeing at Yumthang and Transfer to Gangtok - Early morning breakfast – After  breakfast  drive towards  Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly  11800 feet – 26 kilometers and 1 ½ hour’s drive - On the way back one  can visit  the famous  hot  spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - Yumthang  is a  valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded  by  mountains where  the  tree line  ends - In spring the  valley  erupts  in riots  of  colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is somber  with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the beauty - Return to Lachung - Have Lunch and start for return transfer to Gangtok - reach Gangtok in evening - Night stay at Gangtok

Day 6 Transfer to Darjeeling - Early Morning breakfast - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to  Darjeeling  (125 kilometers 4 ½ - 5 hours) – Darjeeling - At an elevation of 2123 meters / 7001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Check in to hotel –  Stroll to Mall / shrubbery Park - Over night stay at hotel in Darjeeling

Day 7 Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing  – Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - city  tour includes  Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday),  Tensing Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self  Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate (view only), Natural History Museum (Thursday  Closed), Japanese Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area -  Overnight stay at Darjeeling

Day 8 Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) via Mirik - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) (110 kilometers, 3½ - 4 hours) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Mirik. It’s a two hours drive - Mirik is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling noted for its secluded charm, Beautiful Tea Gardens, Samendu Lake, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and its pleasant Climate – Halt at Seemana for panoramic view – One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world – Drive to  Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey