Darjeeling with North Sikkim
Darjeeling with North Sikkim Destination Details
Kolkata Bagdogra Gangtok Lachen Lachung Gangtok Darjeeling Kolkata
This 11 Days tour lets you explore the shimmering lakes, lustrous waterfalls and snow-capped mountains of the Northeast India. Visit tranquil Peace Pagoda and Enchey Monastery. Soak-in the beauty of colorful flowers at Yumthang Valley.
Guided tour of Colonial Kolkata
Mesmerizing sunrise view from Tiger Hill
Visit to the oldest Buddhist Gompa of Sikkim Lachung Monastery
January till December
Itinerary Highlights
Day 01 Arrive Kolkata
Upon arrival at Kolkata International Airport you are met by our guest relation executive who would assist you to the Car and then transfer you to your pre booked Hotel
Afternoon city tour of Kolkata visiting to the Fort William - a fort built on the Eastern banks of the river Hooghly by the Britishers and named after King William III of England, St Paul’s Cathedral, Birla Planetarium and the Botanical gardens.
Overnight Accommodation in Kolkata
Day 02 Kolkata – Bagdogra (By Flight) & Bagdogra – Gangtok (Drive)
Breakfast and check out
Our executive will transfer you to the Kolkata Airport to board Flight for Bagdogra. Upon arrival in Bagdogra Airport you are met by our Representative and transferred by Private Vehicle for Gangtok (5500 Ft / 1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 4-5 Hrs). Arrive Gangtok check in at your Hotel
Overnight Accommodation in Gangtok
Day 03 Gangtok
Go for a full day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall along with Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Flower Show. Overnight Accommodation in Gangtok
Day 04 Gangtok – Lachen (Drive)
Pick from Gangtok Hotel and transfer to Lachen (9500 Ft / 2896 Mts / 130 Kms / 6-7 hours). On the way visit Tashi view point & Kabi Longtsok. Overnight Accommodation in Lachen
Day 05 Lachen – Lachung (Drive)
Today excursion to Thangu & Chopta valley. If time allows trek to Deothang / Alexzendra David Neel cave : This beautiful valley situated between Kalep village, near Thangu is a two hour walk from Kalep. On top of the mountain there are two caves which have been used by monks for meditation purpose since centuries. The first Rinpochi, Lachen Gumchen Rinpochi [Nawang Kunzang Yosher] stayed in the upper cave and meditated for 13 years. Just below this cave there is another cave where the famous French explorer and spiritualist Alexandra David-Neel meditated under the guidance of Gumchen Aphur Yogden, from 1914 to 1916. Drive back at Lachen. Afternoon transfer to Lachung (8000 Ft / 2439 Mts , 60 kms/ 3-4 Hrs). Overnight Accommodation in Lachung
Day 06 Lachung – Yumthang – Lachung
Early morning proceed on a half day excursion to Yumthang Valley (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 01 ½ Hrs one way). On the way visit the Hot Spring and Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Overnight Accommodation in Lachung
Day 07 Lachung – Gangtok (Drive)
Transfer to Gangtok. On the way, see mighty Kanchendzonga from Singhik (subjected to good weather condition) and visit Phodang Monastery. Overnight Accommodation in Gangtok
Day 08 Gangtok - Darjeeling (Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Checkout Transfer to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 125 Kms / 5-6 Hrs). Arrive Darjeeling Check in and overnight at Hotel. Overnight Accommodation in Darjeeling
Day 09 Darjeeling
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery. After breakfast visit to Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee self-help Center Overnight Accommodation in Darjeeling
Day 10 Darjeeling – Bagdogra (Drive) Bagdogra – Kolkata (By Flight)
Transfer to Bagdogra Airport (100 Kms / 3-4 Hrs) to board flight for Kolkata. Upon arrival in Kolkata Airport you are met by our Representative and transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight Accommodation in Kolkata
Day 11 Leave Kolkata
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check out from the hotel and our company executive would assist you and transfer you to the Kolkata International Airport to board Flight for Onward Journey