From Sacred Lakes to Snowy Peaks – The Best of Eastern Himalayas
Culture, Nature & Tranquility Across Three Magical Hill Stations
Embark on an unforgettable journey across the Eastern Himalayas covering Gangtok’s spiritual charm, Pelling’s natural beauty, and Darjeeling’s colonial elegance. Witness alpine lakes, cascading waterfalls, Buddhist monasteries, and the majestic Kanchenjunga. This 7-day itinerary offers a balanced blend of sightseeing, leisure, and cultural exploration through the heart of Sikkim and North Bengal.
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Destination
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Day 1:Arrival – NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok (Approx. 4 hrs)
- Meet & greet on arrival at NJP/IXB
- Drive to Gangtok (5,480 ft) through scenic hilly terrain
- Hotel check-in & rest of the day at leisure
- Overnight stay in Gangtok
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Day 2:Gangtok – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
- Post breakfast, start for excursion to:
- Tsomgo Lake – a glacial lake sacred to locals (12,400 ft)
- Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir – a revered memorial shrine
- Return to Gangtok by evening
- Free time for shopping or café hopping at MG Marg
- Overnight stay in Gangtok
- Note: Alternate sightseeing arranged if route is closed due to weather/political reasons.
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Day 3:Gangtok – Full Day City Tour
- After breakfast, full-day local sightseeing including:
- Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok
- Bakthang Falls, Banjhakri Falls, Flower Show
- Dro-Dul Chorten, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
- Ropeway Ride, Gunjang Monastery
- Afternoon free for local shopping
- Overnight stay in Gangtok
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Day 4:Gangtok to Pelling Transfer (Approx. 4.5 hrs)
- After breakfast, drive to Pelling – a quaint hill station in West Sikkim
- En route enjoy views of mountain villages and river valleys
- Check-in to hotel and leisure time
- Overnight stay in Pelling
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Day 5:Pelling Sightseeing & Transfer to Darjeeling
- Post breakfast, half-day Pelling tour:
- Darap Valley, Rimbi Waterfalls, Sewaro Rock Garden
- Sacred Khecheopalri Lake – wish-fulfilling lake amidst the forest
- Later, transfer to Darjeeling (6,700 ft)
- Check-in to hotel and relax for the evening
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling
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Day 6:Darjeeling – Sunrise Tour & Local Sightseeing
- Early morning (3:45 AM):
- Drive to Tiger Hill to witness sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga
- On return visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Peace Memorial
- Post breakfast sightseeing:
- Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (closed Thursdays)
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway Ride, Tenzing Rock
- Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed Sundays), Japanese Temple, Tea Garden (outer view)
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling
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Day 7:Departure – Darjeeling to NJP / Bagdogra (Approx. 3 hrs)
- Early morning (3:45 AM):
- Drive to Tiger Hill to witness sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga
- On return visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Peace Memorial
- Post breakfast sightseeing:
- Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (closed Thursdays)
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway Ride, Tenzing Rock
- Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed Sundays), Japanese Temple, Tea Garden (outer view)
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling
