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Darjeeling-Pelling-Gangtok Itinerary: 7 Days/6 Nights
Day 01: NJP Rly stn/Siliguri/Bagdogra airport to Darjeeling
Pick up from Siliguri/NJP railway station/Bagdogra (IXB) airport and transfer to Darjeeling through lush green tea gardens & undulating hills. Check into the hotel & the rest of the day is leisure.
Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 02: Darjeeling sightseeing.
Early in the morning (around 4 am), proceed to Tiger Hill to view the breathtaking view of Mt.Kanchandzonga (28,200 ft.) & effect of sunrise on the Eastern Himalayan snow line. On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop.
After breakfast, proceed for a half-day excursion to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) & Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Peace Pagoda, Japanese Temple, Tea garden (outer view), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Sunday closed), etc.
Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 03: Darjeeling to Pelling
After breakfast proceeds to Pelling a small township in West Sikkim. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure.
Overnight in Pelling.
Day 04: Pelling sightseeing
View sunrise on entire Kanchenjunga mountain range including Koktang, Kumbhakaran (Jannu), Rathong, Kabru, Kabru Dome, Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Siniolchu and others.
After breakfast proceeds for a full day sightseeing to Rimbi False, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kanchandzonga False, Khecheopalri Lake, Pemayangtse Monastery, etc.
Overnight in Pelling.
Day 05 : Pelling to Gangtok
View Sunrise on majestic towering peaks of the Eastern Himalayas.
Post breakfast drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, from Pelling via Ravangla– a small township & the district headquarter of South Sikkim. Check into your hotel in Gangtok. Relax in the afternoon.
Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 06: Excursion– Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Early in the morning (7.30 am) drive for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake, situated 32 km away from the city at an altitude of above 12,000 ft. & Baba Mandir is another 01-hour drive. Enjoy a yak ride around the lake (own cost). Drive back to the hotel for lunch. Spend your evening at the famous M G Marg in Gangtok.
Note: Foreigners are not allowed to go to Baba Mandir. They can go up to Tsomgo Lake only accompanied by a local guide (compulsory). Guide charges to be paid extra.
Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 07: Gangtok to Siliguri/Bagdogra Airport/NJP Rly stn Drop
Post breakfast drive for onward journey.
Interesting facts about Pelling
West Sikkim is the second largest district in the Indian state of Sikkim with an area of 1,166 sq km. The headquarters of the district is at Gyalshing, also known as Geyzing. The town is connected to the capital Gangtok by a metalled road. Geyzing is also connected to the West Bengal towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong via Jorethang.
The western part of Sikkim, a very popular tourist destination for lovers of Mount Kanchenjunga, offers a spectacular view of this majestic mountain. Especially, Pelling Tour Packages is one of the most preferred destinations for travelers.
The west region of Sikkim is the home to a few of the oldest Monasteries of the Buddhism faith in the world. The ancient religious importance of the place and the enchanting view of the landscape make this beautiful land a must-visit place for nature lover tourists and spiritual seekers.
The oldest monasteries like the Sangachoeling Monasteries and the Pemayangtse Monasteries are the prime religious places that attract Buddhism followers and other religious followers alike for immense mental peace. The dense forest and a holy Kchehepalri Lake in between are also great attractions in West Sikkim for tourists and devotees.
Also, West Sikkim has some pretty popular trekking trails for adventure-seeking travelers. The Goecha La trek is one of the top treks of the Sikkim state as well as the Barsey Rhododendron Trek and Dzongri Trek are also famous among trekking enthusiasts.
The beautiful scenery of pristine mountains and dense array of the varieties of Rhododendron along the trekking route makes the view enchanting while trekking at such a high altitude in the West Sikkim. You will come across the picturesque view of the Talung Glacier while on the Kasturi Trek which also covers the Goecha La.
