Description
Duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights
Destinations Covered: Gangtok – Lachen – Lachung – Pelling – Darjeeling
Inclusions: Pick-up & Drop, Accommodation, Transfers, Sightseeing, Breakfast & Dinner
Day 01: Arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport – Transfer to Gangtok (Approx. 125 km / 4.5 hrs)
Welcome to the mesmerizing Himalayas!
Upon arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra Airport (IXB), meet our representative and transfer to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
Enjoy the scenic drive along the Teesta River.
Check in to your hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 02: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir (Approx. 53 km / 3 hrs one way)
After breakfast, head out for a full-day excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) — a serene glacial lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
Next, visit the sacred New Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (13,200 ft), dedicated to an Indian Army hero.
Return to Gangtok in the evening for overnight stay.
Note: Visit to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir is subject to weather and permit conditions.
Day 03: Gangtok to Lachen (Approx. 120 km / 8 hrs)
After breakfast, check out and drive toward Lachen, a quaint mountain village in North Sikkim.
En route, visit Naga Waterfall and Bhim Nala Waterfall.
On arrival, check in at your hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Lachen.
Day 04: Lachen – Chopta Valley – Gurudongmar Lake – Lachung (Approx. 186 km / 10 hrs)
Start early and drive to the beautiful Chopta Valley and then visit the sacred Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft) — one of the highest lakes in the world.
After sightseeing, return to Lachen, have lunch, and continue your journey to Lachung.
Overnight stay in Lachung.
Day 05: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion – Return to Gangtok (Approx. 168 km / 9 hrs)
Early morning, drive to Yumthang Valley (12,000 ft) — the “Valley of Flowers,” famous for its alpine meadows and hot springs.
After enjoying the scenic beauty, drive back to Gangtok, stopping at Singhik Viewpoint (if weather permits) to see Mt. Khangchendzonga.
Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 06: Gangtok – Pelling via Namchi & Ravangla (Approx. 165 km / 7 hrs)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Pelling.
On the way, visit Namchi Siddheshwar Dham (Char Dham) — featuring replicas of India’s four sacred pilgrimage sites — and the peaceful Ravangla Buddha Park.
Arrive in Pelling, check in at your hotel, and relax.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 07: Pelling Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, explore the natural and cultural highlights of Pelling:
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Rimbi Waterfalls
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Khecheopalri Lake (Wishing Lake)
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Khangchendzonga Waterfalls
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Pelling Skywalk (optional)
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Pemayangtse Monastery
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Rabdentse Ruins (ancient capital of Sikkim)
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Bird Sanctuary
Overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 08: Pelling to Darjeeling (Approx. 70 km / 3 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Darjeeling, the “Queen of the Hills.”
Enjoy scenic views of tea gardens and mountain landscapes.
Arrive, check in to your hotel, and relax.
Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 09: Darjeeling Full-Day Sightseeing
Early morning, drive to Tiger Hill (8,500 ft) to witness the breathtaking sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (subject to permit availability).
Return to the hotel via Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast, explore:
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Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda
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Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursdays)
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Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Closed on Thursdays)
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Tenzing Rock
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Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (Closed on Sundays)
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Darjeeling Tea Garden (Outer View)
Evening at leisure for shopping at Mall Road.
Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 10: Departure – Darjeeling to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (Approx. 75 km / 3 hrs)
After breakfast, check out and drive to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport for your return journey.
Bid farewell with unforgettable memories of your Sikkim–Darjeeling Grand Explorer with Travel Sevak.
Tour Ends with Sweet Memories!
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