Darjeeling Gangtok and Lachung 6 Nights 7 Days By Wonder World Travels

hotel Hotel Yuma Or Similar 3star

Pick-up from Bagdogra airport/NJP railway station to be taken to Darjeeling 7100 ft, the Queen of the Hill stations, its name derived from Dorje-Line which means the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt. After a very scenic drive through the mountains, tea gardens, etc. It is an experience of unforgettable beauty. Reach Darjeeling & check in at the hotel. Spend the evening lazing around or walking up to the mall area & a Dinner overnight at Darjeeling.

hotel Hotel Yuma Or Similar 3star

Start the day at 4 am with an early morning trip to Tiger Hill 7800 Ft to catch the sunrise from behind the majestic Kanchenjunga range. On the way back visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop, back to the hotel for breakfast. 0900 AM TO 0300 PM After breakfast, proceed for a half-day Darjeeling local sightseeing of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway, Zoo, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugees Self Help Centre, Tea Garden outer view & Japanese Temple. Back to the hotel by evening; take a walk to Chowrasta the center point of the Mall area. You can do some window shopping & overnight stay at Darjeeling.

hotel Jagjeets Sikkim Retreat Or Similar 3star

After Breakfast Proceed to Gangtok 3-4hr/100km-the Land of the Pristine and the unspoiled natural beauty of Sikkim, with alpine landscapes and thick luxuriant forests, rivers in torrents, and peaceful lakes, a journey of 130kms & takes 5hrs to reach Gangtok, arrive at the hotel & check-in. visit to Tashi View Point to view Mt. Khangchendzonga. Situated 8kms from the town, this point offers a breathtaking view of the majestic peaks & surrounding hills. Also can be seen are the monasteries at Phodong & Labrang. On the return visit Hanuman Tok 7200 Ft, a temple devoted to Hanuman. From the temple, you can also get a birds eye view of the Selep waterworks which supplies drinking water to Gangtok town. Near this temple which is maintained by the Army, is Lukshyama- the royal cremation grounds of the erstwhile royal family of Sikkim. Then go to Ganesh Tok 6500Ft, a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha which is so small in size that it can hardly accommodate one person & one has to crawl to get inside, The Handicraft & Handloom Showroom, which promotes traditional arts & crafts, a veritable storehouse of exquisite carpets, blankets, shawls in Lepcha weaves; The Flower Show, which contains over 200 species of orchids set amidst a beautiful landscape; Do-Drul Chorten Stupa which is one of the most important stupas of Sikkim, built by the head of the Nyingma order- Trullshi Rimpoche in 1945. It contains rare details of Dorji Phupa, Holy Books, and Mantras and is encircled by 108 prayer wheels; The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology built in 1958 in traditional style, is a renowned worldwide center for the study of the Mahayana Buddhist philosophy & religion, a treasure house of rare Thankas, statues, over 200 Buddhist icons and prized objects of art & finally Ban Jhakhri Waterfalls, back to the hotel by late afternoon, Overnight stay at Gangtok. Evening free for leisure or go shopping for Sikkimese traditional handicrafts & overnight stay at Gangtok.

hotel Jagjeets Sikkim Retreat Or Similar 3star

After breakfast, proceed to Tsomgo Lake, a 40 km drive that takes 2.5 hrs. This lake is located very close to Nathula Pass which is the entry point to China termed the Silk Route & remains frozen for most parts of the year. Legend has it that the Lamas used to forecast the future by studying the color of the lake waters. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy peaks which feed the lake, and the clean fresh air, back to Gangtok by 3 pm for a late lunch. Evening free for leisure or go shopping for Sikkimese traditional handicrafts Dinner & overnight stay at Gangtok

hotel Delight Lachung Heritage/Delight Royal Lachung Or Similar 3star

After breakfast, proceed to Lachung 8610 Ft, a distance of 126 km. On the way stop en route and enjoy the wonderful locations like Kabi Lungstok 25km from Gangtok where a blood brotherhood was signed between the Lepcha chief, Thekong Tek & the Bhutia chief, Khye B. The spot where the ceremony took place is marked by a memorial stone pillar amidst the cover of dense forests; Naga Waterfalls; and the confluence of Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu at Chungthang- the starting point of the river Teesta. Chungthang is predominantly a Lepcha region, the nodal junction for the two passes- Lachen & Lachung. Stop at the Twin Waterfalls & Bhim Nala Waterfalls before reaching Lachung by 7 p.m. Lachung is an exquisite valley town, resplendent in its crown of snow-capped mountains, breathtaking waterfalls & sparkling streams. It has been described as the most picturesque village of Sikkim by Joseph Dalton in his Himalayan Journal 1855. Check-in at the Hotel & overnight stay at Lachung.

hotel Jagjeets Sikkim Retreat Or Similar 3star

Early morning a fleeting visit to the Lachung Monastery. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at 8 am Check Out From the Hotel and proceed to Yumthang Valley 11800 Ft a 23 km drive taking 1.5 hours. This is where the Tree Line ends & the rhododendron groves cover the landscape in a surreal shade. Also called the Valley of Flowers as in spring wild alpine flowers carpet the land. In winter there is snow all around and the snow-clad mountains add to the ethereal beauty. This place is also known for its Hot Springs which have healing medicinal properties. Return To Gangtok and check in To the Hotel. Dinner Overnight Stay in Gangtok Hotel

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed to Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station for onward destination.