Best Of West Bengal And Sikkim Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, we will leave for sightseeing tour of Kalimpong and visit the Durpin Hill, wherein you can explore the magnificence of famous Zong Dog Palri Fo- Brang Monastery that belongs to the same Buddhist sect as the present Dalai Lama. Later, we will visit various tourist destinations like Jelapla View Point, Pine View Point, Chitra Bhanu, Kalim Temple and Dr Graham's Homes Complex. We will also take you to the Delo Hill (5556 ft), the highest point in Kalimpong. From here you can witness the entire Kalimpong, glorious Mt. Kanchenjunga, surrounding villages along with the Relli Valley on one side with the Teesta River on the other. Return to the hotel by evening and then if you wish can explore the colorful Haat Bazzar of Kalimpong. This market is held twice in a week – Wednesdays and Saturdays. Herein you can come closer to the culture, art & crafts and the cuisine of West Bengal. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kalimpong.

Spend the morning at leisure. In the afternoon we will leave for Gangtok. Upon reaching, transfer to a hotel. Unwind yourself and then we will go for a sightseeing tour of Gangtok. The tour will include a visit to the Rumtek Monastery, Banjhakri Falls, Institute of Tibetology, Do-Drul-Chorten and Flower Exhibition Centre. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Get up early and drive to Tsonmgo Lake (12400 ft), which is located 40 km from Gangtok. Tsonmgo is about 1 km long and 15 m deep sacred lake. Later, we will pay a visit to Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple, which is 16 km away from the lake. Return to Gangtok by afternoon. For the rest of the day you are free to enjoy your own activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast we will drive to Lachen. En-route we will visit a numerous view points and scenic spots like Tashi View Point, Kabi Lungtsok, Naga Waterfall, and the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu River at Chungthang. We will halt en-route for lunch and then will continue our drive to Lachen. Upon arrival, check into a hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen.

Early morning after breakfast we will go on an excursion to Thangu & Chopta Valley. Situated at an altitude of 14000 ft the place dwells in a very broad valley at the seam of the Thangu Chu, Chopta Chu & Lassur Chu. The valley is really worth visiting during June and July when the natural beauty of the place is portrayed at its best. Further in December – January you can play in the snow or can walk across the meandering frozen Chopta Rivers. Return to Lachen for lunch. Thereafter, leave for Lachung and visit some beautiful waterfalls like Twin Waterfalls & Bhim Nala Waterfalls on the way. Upon arrival, check into a hotel for overnight stay.

This day is dedicated to Yumthang Valley excursion. Popularly known as the Valley of Flowers, it is also a grazing pasture where villagers take their cattle during summers. (The Valley remains closed between December to March, due to heavy snow fall). As you enter the valley, you will we come across to a breathtaking view. Yumthang is a flat grassy valley with a rivulet flowing through it. Further, lofty mountains covered with trees and vegetation on both sides add a charm to the beauty of the valley. Herein you will be greeted by a variety of flowers, especially the Himalayan Yellow Poppy that are only find in the high regions. Return to Lachung for overnight stay. On the way back we will also visit the Hot Sulphur Spring. Upon arrival, check in to a hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure, followed by an overnight stay.

Drive back to Gangtok in the morning. En-route we will visit the mighty Bhim Nala (Fall) and Twin Falls. On reaching, transfer to the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Today we will leave for Pelling, which is located at an altitude of 6800 ft. On arrival, check into a hotel. In the afternoon we will go on a short village tour for knowing about the culture and livelihood of the villagers. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Morning after breakfast we will proceed on a full day sightseeing tour around Pelling covering following places of interest Rimbi waterfalls, Sewaro Rock Garden, Khangchendzonga Waterfalls, Khecheopalri lake, Darap village, Sangachoeling, Rabdentse Palace ruins, Tigjuck View point, Gayzing Bazar, Ting Ting stone, Yuksam coronation throne, Tashiding monastery, Legship’s River dam and Kirateswar mahadev Mandir. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.

This morning drive to Darjeeling (7,100 ft.). The beautiful hill station of Darjeeling is nestled among the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Kanchenjunga towering over the azure sky. It is also regarded as the Queen of the Hills and provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature. Upon reaching Darjeeling transfer to the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Get up early to have the glimpse of sunrise from Tiger Hill. We will be leaving the hotel really early in the morning and on reaching you can enjoy the panoramic views of sunrise from Mount Everest along with Kangchenjunga from the observation deck. Later, return to Darjeeling and on the way back we will visit Ghoom Monastery, built in 1857 by Lama Sherab Gyatso. The monastery follows the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, and here you will find a 15 ft high statue of future Buddha. Later we will continue our drive to Darjeeling via Batasia Loop. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Fresh-n-up and have breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast proceed for an excursion around the hill city visiting the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. It was established in 1954 and is one of the renowned mountaineering institutes of the world. Later, we will also visit the P.N. Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre and Tea Garden. Return to the hotel and on the way back visit the Japanese Temple. In the evening you are free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After a leisurely breakfast leave for the NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport for onward destination.