E13 : Wonders of Eastern Himalayas (8N/9D)

On arrival at NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport (IXB), move to Gangtok (5500 ft /1677 mts). Check-in to the hotel on arrival and comfortably stay overnight.

After breakfast, set out on an excursion to Tshangu Lake, situated at a height of 12400 ft/ 3780 mts. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Return back to Gangtok and enjoy an overnight stay.

After breakfast check out from the hotel in Gangtok and transfer to Lachung (8000 ft/2439 mts). On the way visit Tashi view point, Kabi Longtsok, Seven Sister’s waterfall, Singhik view point. Enjoy lunch enroute and comfortably stay overnight at the hotel.

Early morning proceed on a half-day excursion to Yumthang Valley (11800 ft/3598 mts). On the way visit the Hot Spring and Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary. In the afternoon transfer to Gangtok and enroute see Bhim Nala waterfall & Twin waterfall. Have a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Go for a full day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom and have a great time enjoying the flower show. In the afternoon transfer to Pelling (6100 ft/1860 mts). Comfortably stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, set out on a drive to Yuksom (5840 ft /1780 mts) and enroute visit the Darap Village, Rimbi Waterfall & Hydro Project and Khecheopalri Lake (6000 ft /1829 mts), one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake believed to be the wish lake. Legend has it, whenever a leaf falls on its placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird. Visit Kanchanjunga Waterfall and a drive further will take you to Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim and the meeting place of three monks. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. In the evening, return back to Pelling and enjoy an overnight stay.

Get up to a bright morning and transfer to Darjeeling (7380 ft/2250 mts) after enjoying your breakfast. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Get up to an early morning (at around 4 AM) and set out to Tiger Hills (8364 ft/2550 mts) to view the sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back, visit Ghoom Monastery and 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. After a tiring day, look forward to a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel.

Transfer to NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport in-time to board the train/flight for return journey.