A Himalayan Sojourn through Mountains, Monasteries & Tea Gardens
Explore Gangtok, Pelling, and Darjeeling in a soul-stirring journey
This 8-day journey through the Eastern Himalayas takes you from the modern calm of Gangtok to the scenic wonders of Pelling and the colonial charm of Darjeeling. Whether it’s the sacred Tsomgo Lake, the mystical monasteries, or the breathtaking sunrise at Tiger Hill, every day brings a fresh perspective on Sikkim’s and West Bengal’s magical beauty.
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Destination
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Day 1:NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport – Gangtok (Approx. 125 km / 4 hrs)
- Warm welcome at NJP/IXB and transfer to Gangtok (5,480 ft.)
- Check-in at the hotel and relax
- Evening free to explore MG Marg or local cafes
- Overnight stay in Gangtok
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Day 2:Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
- Visit Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) – a high-altitude glacial lake sacred to locals
- Further ahead, visit Baba Mandir, dedicated to a revered army soldier
- Return to Gangtok and enjoy shopping or leisure time
- Overnight stay in Gangtok
- Note: If Tsomgo Lake is inaccessible due to weather/political reasons, alternate sightseeing will be arranged.
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Day 3:Gangtok Full-Day City Tour
- After breakfast, begin city sightseeing including:
- Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok
- Flower Show, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (closed on Sundays)
- Dro-Dul Chorten, Ropeway Ride, Bakthang Falls
- Gunjang Monastery, Banjhakri Falls
- Afternoon at leisure for shopping or café hopping
- Overnight stay in Gangtok
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Day 4:Gangtok – Pelling Transfer (Approx. 130 km / 5 hrs)
- Morning drive to Pelling, a peaceful town with Himalayan views
- On arrival, check-in at the hotel
- Day free at leisure
- Overnight stay in Pelling
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Day 5:Pelling Full-Day Sightseeing
- Post breakfast, explore Pelling’s highlights:
- Rimbi Falls, Khangchendzonga Falls, Khecheopalri Lake
- Afternoon visit to Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Rabdentse View Point, and Helipad Ground
- Optionally, visit the Pelling Skywalk
- Overnight stay in Pelling
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Day 6:Pelling – Darjeeling Transfer (Approx. 75 km / 4 hrs)
- Breakfast followed by scenic drive to Darjeeling (7,000 ft)
- On arrival, check-in at your hotel
- Evening free for a walk around The Mall or Chowrasta
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling
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Day 7:Darjeeling Local Sightseeing & Tiger Hill Sunrise
- Early morning at 4:00 AM, visit Tiger Hill for sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga
- En route back, visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop
- Post breakfast, enjoy sightseeing:
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (Closed on Thursdays)
- Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre (Closed on Sundays), Japanese Temple, Tea Garden (outer view)
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling
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Day 8:Darjeeling – NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport Drop
- After breakfast, transfer to NJP / Bagdogra (Approx. 3 hrs)
- Depart with wonderful memories of your Himalayan holiday
- Tour Ends
