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Gangtok-Ravangla -Pelling Itinerary: 6 Days/5 Nights
Day 01: Pickup and transfer to Gangtok
On Arrival, pickup from NJP rly stn/Bagdogra airport/Siliguri transfer to Gangtok.
In the afternoon roam around M G Marg, Gangtok.
Overnight stay in Hotel in Gangtok.
Day 02: In Gangtok
After breakfast, board on an outing to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13200 ft).
Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 03: Gangtok to Ravangla
Post breakfast, go for a half day local city sightseeing tour of Gangtok covering Enchey monastery, Jhakri waterfalls, Handicraft centre and Flower Show. Return to your hotel. After lunch you will be transferred to Ravangla.
Reach Ravangla. Evening leisure.
Overnight in Ravangla.
Day 04: Ravangla to Pelling
View the sunrise on Mt Kanchenjunga, Narsing, Sinialchu from Ravangla.
The hill station and its surroundings offer amazing view of the snow ranges of Eastern Himalayas. Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Pandim, Mt. Sinialchu, Mt. Kabru are just a few of the major peaks that are clearly visible from here.
Post breakfast, Visit Buddha Park, Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse, Chardham.
Start journey to Pelling. Check-in to your hotel in Pelling.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 05: In Pelling
View sunrise over entire Kanchenjunga mountain range including Koktang, Kumbhakaran (Jannu), Rathong, Kabru, Kabru Dome, Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Siniolchu and others.
After breakfast, take local sightseeing tour of Pelling covering places like Darap Valley, Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake, Rimbi Water Falls, Kanchenjunga Falls. Come back to hotel. After lunch continue tour covering Rabdantse Ruins, Pemayangtse Monastery, Helipad Ground. Evening free to explore you.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 06: Drop for onward journey
Once again enjoy the sunrise on snow capped towering peaks of Eastern Himalaya.
Drop to NJP Rly Stn/Bagdogra airport/Siliguri 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.
