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Discovering Sikkim |
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Grade 
Duration
10 Nights / 11 Days | |
| Destinations Covered:
NJP/Bagdogra- Gangtok-Lachung-Yumthang- Lachung -Gangtok-Pelling-Kalimpong-Darjeeling-
NJP/Bagdogra. |
Your day to day programme
Day 01: NJP/Bagdogra-Gangtok
Begin your tour
Land New Jalpaiguri
railway station OR Bagdogra airport
Welcome to your "Discovering Sikkim"
Vardhman's representative will meet & greet you & then drive straight
to Gangtok. Reach Gangtok & check into your hotel. Relax for the remaining
part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Gangtok
After
a leisurely breakfast proceed for the excursion to Tshangu Lake - situated at
a height of 12400Ft in 3 hours one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool
water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around.
Later
in the evening drive back to Gangtok for overnight rest in the hotel.
Overnight:
Hotel
Day 03: Gangtok- Lachung
This morning after breakfast
leave for Lachung (124 Kms/05 ½ hours drive). On the way visit Tashi view
point, Kabi Longtsok, Seven sister's water fall Singhik view point.
Reach
Lachung & check into your hotel for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Lachung-Yumthang-Lachung
Early morning proceed on a half
day excursion to Yumthang Valley (25 Kms / 1 ½ hours drive one way). On
the way visit the Hot Spring and Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Relax for the
remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05: Lachung-Gangtok
On day 5 of your tour drive to Gangtok. On the way, see Bhim Nala water fall
& Twin water fall. Reach Gangtok & check into your hotel.
Overnight:
Hotel
Day 06: Gangtok-Pelling
Morning proceed for the half
day sightseeing covering tourist places like Rumtek Monastery, Droul Chorthen,
Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed
on every Sunday), Flower Show.
Later in the afternoon you will leave for
Pelling. Reach Pelling & check into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: Pelling
After breakfast drive to Yuksom (35 Kms / 02 hours
drive). On the way visit Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project,
Khecheopalri Lake, it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed
that whatever is wished 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 & Kanchanjunga
Water fall. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks)
- the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling
dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. In the evening drive back to Pelling for your
overnight rest in the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: Pelling
-Kalimpong
On day 8 of your tour drive to Kalimpong. Reach & check
into your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Kalimpong-Darjeeling
Today after Breakfast visit Dello
hills, Dr. Graham's Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang - Dong - Palriffo Brang and Durbin
Dara Hills. Transfer to Darjeeling (70 Kms/ 04 hour drive).
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Darjeeling
Early morning visit Tiger Hills [8364 Ft] at
around 4 AM to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather).
On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day
sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological
Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing &
Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate.
Late visit Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Darjeeling- NJP/Bagdogra
After breakfast transfer to New Jalpaiguri
railway station/Bagdogra airport to catch train/flight for your onward destination
with sweet and unforgettable memories of your tour escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
END OF VARDHMAN SERVICES
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