1 Day 1 - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New jalpaiguri (NJP) - Gangtok
On your arrival to the NJP railway station, Tenzong Norway bus station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Pakyong Airport, you will be received warmly by Yes Tourism India and transferred to your hotel in Gangtok. This pleasant drive will take you through hilly terrains until you reach the capital city of Sikkim.
Once you arrive at Gangtok, check in at the hotel. You can either relax at the hotel and enjoy the view of the valley or head for a walk around the Gangtok MG Marg where you can collect souvenirs. The day is at leisure and at your will to explore. End the day with a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok with a delicious dinner.
Distance from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok: 125 km
Travel Time Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Station to Gangtok: 5 hours
2 Day 2 - Tsongmo Lake and Baba Mandir Visit
On the second day of your 8 Nights Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Kalimpong Tour, start your day trip at Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) and Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.), which are 55 km one way from Gangtok city. Tsomgo Lake aka Changu Lake which was used to predict the future by the Buddhist monk depending upon its changing colours. Following this, you will visit the famous shrine of the Baba Mandir where it is believed that his spirit protects Indian soldiers. There is a Shiva temple at the height of 13000 ft from sea level just near to Baba Mandir. It’s is regarded as the highest located Shiva idol in the world. Overnight stay at your pre-booked Gangtok hotel. (In case of a land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed, we will provide alternate sightseeing.)
Optional Request for an inclusion of Nathula Pass (Closed on Monday's) to make your Sikkim tour more exciting (charges extra). Foreigners can go upto Tsongmo lake only after necessary PAP permits.
3 Day 3 - Gangtok Local sightseeing
On the 3rd day of your Sikkim Tour, you will cover across the city of Gangtok and explore the beautiful waterfalls, view-points and monasteries here!
After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, head out for a full day Gangtok town tour. Gangtok sightseeing includes visit to Tashi view-point, Bakthang Waterfalls, Do Drul Chorten Stupa, Ganesh Tok, Enchey Monastry, Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom, Flower Show, Institute of Tibetology, Ropeway and Banjhakri Falls . After sightseeing, return back to the hotel, have a delicious dinner and sleep off the night.
4 Day 4 - Gangtok To Pelling Transfer via Namchi
On this day of the Sikkim tour, you will check out from Gangtok hotel and drive to Pelling. Pelling provides for most spectacular natural sights you can imagine in the state. It is bounded by attractive flora such as primula, poppy and rhododendron. On the way stop at Namchi one of the most visited place in Sikkim where you can visit the famous Namchi Char Dham and Samduptse. Witness the 108 ft. High Statue of Lord Shiva encircled by the replicas of Chardham. Enjoy some local food at the nearby restaurant and click some pictures. Upon arrival at Pelling, check in to the hotel. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay on your 10 day Sikkim tour.
Travel Time: Approx. 6 hours
Optional You can add Ravangla Buddha Park in your trip with some additional cost on your 8 Nights Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Kalimpong Tour.
5 Day 5 - Pelling Local Sightseeing
On your fifth day of First up on your Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Kalimpong Tour is the small quite town of Pelling. Pelling itinerary starts with Darap Village - a small photogenic hamlet known for its vibrant culture, Sikkimise traditions, and its stunning location. Visit Rimbi Waterfalls, sacred Khecheopalri Lake and the magnificient beautiful Kanchenjunga Waterfalls. What follows is the Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins. Last and not least is visit India's first Sky walk and which is essentially a peak point that offers stunning views of the town and the surrounding hills, especially at night. After a spirited day out in Pelling end this action packed day with some refreshing sleep.
6 Day 6 - Pelling to Darjeeling Transfer
Have a filling breakfast and proceed, proceed to Darjeeling - The Queen of The Hills on our Sikkim cab. Upon your arrival at your hotel in Darjeeling, complete your quick check in formalities and head to your room. You can go for a short walk to Darjeeling Mall Road. End this day of your 8 day Sikkim vacation with some refreshing sleep.
Distance from Pelling to Darjeeling: 70 km
Travel Time (Pelling to Darjeeling): Approx. 5 hours
7 Day 7 - Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
Enjoy the last Darjeeling city tour on the seventh day of your Sikkim holiday in 2023.
Wake up early in the morning to catch a glimpse of a spectacular Sun Rise at Tiger Hill from where you can get a sparkling view of Mt Kanchendzonga,changing its colour with each passing minutes.. After watching this natural spectacle, visit the 135-year-old Ghoom Monastery and the famous Batasia Loop War Memorial. Return back to the hotel. As you reach hotel, refuel yourself with an energising breakfast and then relax for a while.
Later we start your Darjeeling Sightseeing in our Darjeeling local taxi and visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.
8 Day 8 - Darjeeling to Kalimpong and Kalimpong Sightseeing
Wake up to a lovely morning and early breakfast and tour at Darjeeling we will proceed to another little town of Kalimpong in West Bengal. Check into your Kalimpong hotel and then cover the famous tourist destinations such as Deolo Hill, Durpin Dara Monastery, Dr. Ghramhs House, Pine View Cactus Nursery. After sight-seeing, head back to the hotel and overnight stay.
Distance from Darjeeling to Kalimpong: 52KM
Travel Time from Darjeeling to Kalimpong: 3 Hours
Best Time to Visit: Best time to visit kalimpong is from September to June
Temparature in Kalimpong: Temparature in Kalimpong town ranges from 1 to 10 degree in Winter
9 Day 9 - Kalimpong to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway station / Siliguri
The 8 Nights Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Kalimpong Tour ends today!!
Your heart will never allow you to leave this place but your destination awaits you. Today you will depart with a cute smile on your face remembering all the sweet moments spent here and drive back to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station for further journey. Today your tour with Northeast Tour ends. Fly back with sweet memories.
Kalimpong to Bagdogra Airport: 77 km
Kalimpong to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP): 71 km
Travel time: 3 hours