Sikkim

Day 1: Kalimpong -Travel Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

• 1st Day (16th Sep Saturday) : Depart Mumbai Terminal 1 for Bagdogra by Indigo Airlines 5118 at 0810, arriving Bagdogra at 1055 hrs. Mr Vijay Kumar & Mrs Bhanu will be picked up from the Airforce Officers Mess, close to airport after Sheela Paul & Usha Bhandari are picked up from the airport. Bagdogra Airport to Kalimpong - 

Day 2: Kalimpong to Gangtok - Sightseeing and Transfer : 8 hours

• After breakfast Kalimpong sightseeing visit -Delohills , Pine view nursery and Mangal Dham. Afternoon transfer to Gangtok. Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 3: Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir Excursion : : 8 hours

• Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Tsomgo Lake also known as Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains. Legends say that Lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake's water. Also visit New Baba Mandir. Overnight at Gangtok

Day 4: Gangtok to Lachen - Drive with on the way Sightseeing : 7 Hours

• Drive from Gangtok to Lachen .En-route visit Mangan ,Singik and Maltim. Overnight at Lachen. [Note: Above mention points are covered, subjected the vehicle take the normal route. This sightseeing point are included on complimentary basis & in case of diversions these points will be missed. As sometime the normal route is closed for maintenance work].

Day 5: Lachen to Lachung - Transfer With Gurudongmar Lake Excursion : 5 Hours

• Morning excursion to Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley and Thangu Valley. Afternoon drive to Lachung. Overnight at Lachung. 

Day 6: Lachung - Yumthang Valley Excursion : 2 Hours 50 Minutes

• Breakfast at the hotel and excursion to Yumthang Valley & back. - The valley of flowers. Flora, Fauna, Rhododendrons and Primulas and found in abundance. Yumthang is the summer grazing grounds for the Yaks. Overnight at Lachung

Day 7: Lachung to Gangtok - Transfer  : 6 Hours

• After breakfast transfer to Gangtok. Overnight at Gangtok. 

Day 8: Gangtok to Pelling - Transfer: 6 Hours

• Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Pelling. Overnight at Pelling. 

Pelling: Located at a distance of 120 kms from Gangtok Pelling is another serene, mountain village which lies in the western districts of Sikkim. This village is situated at an altitude of 2000 mts(approx) and commands a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga.

Day 9 : Pelling – Full day Sightseeing : 6 Hours

• After breakfast proceed for Pelling full day sightseeing visiting PemayangtseMonastery ,Rabtense Ruins, Rimbi Falls, Darap village, Khecheopalri Lake and Skywalk. Overnight at Pelling. 

Day 10 :Pelling to Darjeeling - Transfer: 4 Hours

• Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Darjeeling. Overnight at Darjeeling. 

DARJEELING: Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, 'Dorje Ling', or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the "Queen of the Hills", it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snowcapped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book 'An introduction to hill stations on India' refers to Darjeeling as having "A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth". Overnight at Darjeeling.         

Day 11 :Darjeeling – Full day Sightseeing : 8 Hours

• Early morning at around 04:00 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters Tiger Hill (subject to availability of coupons)to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) , after visit transfer back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast you will be visiting the places like -Tenzing/ Gumpo Rock, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tea Garden (panoramic view), Japanese temple Peace pagoda, Tibetan Refugee center (closed on Sunday)evening free to stroll around the market, Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 12 :Darjeeling – Mirik Excursion

• Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for excursion to Mirik Lake.

  Mirik Lake It is newly started hill station in West Bengal and situated 48 kms west of Darjeeling near Nepal border with a facility of boating at Mirik lake which is 1.25 kms long, it is a semi-artificial lake. Drive from Darjeeling to Mirik is via natural forest & tea garden. The main tourist area, Krishna-Nagar, is south of the lake. A 10 minute walk takes you to Bokar Gompa, home to Mahayana monks. One can catch the sunrise and sunset from Rameetay Dara.

  Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport - Departure transfer - 3 Hours

• Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra in time for flight 6E 5119 at 1130 hrs, arrive at 1425 to onward destination. END OF SERVICE.