7N/8D Sikkim Hill Stations Tour | Explore the Pristine Beauty

Start Point: Gangtok
End Point: Darjeeling

Details

This 7N 8D North East Tour will take you to visit some very beautiful places in Gangtok, Darjeeling, and Pelling, which rank among the finest hill stations in Sikkim. You will be blessed with the sights of Mount Kanchenjunga from many places on this tour. You can have day trips to Tsomgo Lake and walk on Nathu La Pass, which is a high-altitude mountain pass between India and China. You will visit spectacular waterfalls in Pelling and visit Buddhist temples. This North East Tour will give you the best introduction to the mystic Tibetan culture of Sikkim and its natural wonders.

Trip Highlights

Yak ride at Tsomgo Lake
Nathu La Pass
Enchey Monastery in Gangtok
Khecheopalri Lake in Pelling
Rimbi Waterfall in Pelling
Orange Garden in Pelling
Darjeeling Toy Train ride
Tea tasting in Happy Valley Tea Estate in Darjeeling
Ghoom Monastery in Darjeeling

1Day Arrival in Gangtok

Your 7N 8D North East Tour will start as soon as you arrive in Gangtok. Our tour representative will receive you at Bagdogra Airport or Jalpaiguri Railway Station and we will drive on to Gangtok. After check-in at the hotel and some rest, you can explore the local bazaar and try some local delicacies here. You can then spend the rest of the day at leisure in your hotel.

2Day Day trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir

You will begin this day with a day trip to Tsomgo Lake, which is a spectacular glacial lake near Gangtok. One of the strangest things about Tsomgo Lake is its changing colors. You will enjoy the mountain views from Tsomgo Lake and the irresistible charm of this beautiful lake. Alpine forests are scrounging the lake and shepherds take their sheep for grazing near the lake. You can enjoy a yak ride at this lake. Next, we will visit the Baba Mandir, which is a temple and memorial that was built in memory of the Late Major Baba Harbhajan Singh. It is believed that the ghost of the martyred soldier visits this place even today. If you have some more time and have the necessary Permit you can even visit the Nathu La Pass. This mountain pass is very important as Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims take this route to cross over to Tibet and visit the famous Kailash and Mansarovar. We will later return to Gangtok and then spend the rest of the time at the hotel.

3Day Gangtok sightseeing

We will spend this day sightseeing around Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. We will visit the 100-foot-tall Ban Jhakri Falls. There is a small artificial lake at the bottom of the waterfall and a park which you can visit. Later visit the Enchey Monastery, which is one of the famous Tibetan monasteries in the North East. The architecture of this monastery is eye-catching. We will visit the Do drul Chorten stupa, which is a Buddhist temple with a stupa which is made of gold. We will visit the Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology, where the museum has a rare collection of Tibetan artifacts and manuscripts. There are over 200 different varieties of Tibetan works of art here in the institute. Gangtok Ropeway is the next destination and you can view the scenic surroundings from the ropeway. You can also visit the Hanuman Tok, and watch the scenic views of Gangtok and the mountains. Later come to your hotel and rest overnight.

4Day Gangtok to Pelling

You can now checkout from Gangtok and move to Pelling, which is the next destination of this North East Tour. You can make short halts on the way to visit and admire the views of the mountains, valleys, and waterfalls. You can visit Ravangla Buddha Park, which has a very tall statue of Lord Buddha. You can reach Pelling after a drive of around 6-7 hours by car. On your arrival in Pelling, you can check-in at the hotel and then spend the rest of the time at the hotel.

5Day Pelling sightseeing

We will begin this day with a sightseeing tour of Pelling, one of the best hill stations in Sikkim. We will visit some of the best places in Pelling on this day. Pelling is one of the best places to have a once-in-a-lifetime view of the mighty Kanchenjunga Peak. The first place that we will visit is the very beautiful Khecheopalri Lake. The lake is one of the sacred lakes and Hindus and Buddhists pray at the lake as they believe that all the wishes will get fulfilled. You will enjoy the views of the forests and mountains from this lake. The next place we will visit on this day is the Kanchenjunga Waterfall and Rimbi Waterfall. These waterfalls are located in dense forests and mountainous terrain. These waterfalls are very scenic and their cascading water is a beautiful sight to behold. Pemayangtse Monastery is our next place and this is a Buddhist monastery with incredible Tibetan architecture. The Rabdentse ruins are our next popular Pelling attraction and these ruins are very spectac

6Day Pelling to Darjeeling

You will checkout from Pelling on this day and drive on to our next North East destination, which is Darjeeling. This will be a drive of around 3-4 hours by car. The winding roads of the mountains will lead to Darjeeling, one of the very famous hill stations in India. On arrival in Darjeeling, you can check-in at the pre-booked hotel and explore the local Mall Road. You can visit Mahakal Temple and enjoy the ride on the Darjeeling Toy Train. You can dine on some delicious food at the local restaurant and spend the rest of the day at the hotel.

7Day Darjeeling sightseeing

You will begin this day with a sunrise on Tiger Hill. This is a famous viewpoint in Darjeeling and one that offers stunning views of Mount Kanchenjunga. You can visit Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop, which is a serpentine toy train route. You can now have breakfast and then visit the other sightseeing places in Darjeeling. Go on the Darjeeling Ropeway and have fascinating views of Kanchenjunga and the surrounding mountain ranges. You can sip on the famous Darjeeling Tea here in Darjeeling and visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate, which is one of the finest tea gardens and you can pluck fresh tea leaves. You can now visit the famous Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda. On the tour, you can find some time to do the shopping and buy some woolen shawls, jackets, carpets, or wooden sculptures from the Tibetan Refugee Centre. At the end of this full-day Darjeeling tour, you can return to your hotel and rest for the day.

8Day Darjeeling departure

At the end of this North East Tour, you can check out from Darjeeling and return to Bagdogra Airport or Jalpaiguri Railway Station.

Inclusions

Comfortable Vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/ Tavera/ Scorpio/ Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
Airport pick up & drop as per your flight timings
Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 1 & ending with Breakfast on Last Day as per itinerary
Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
Experienced driver for the entire journey
Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges

Exclusions

Expenses of personal nature
Mentioned cost is not valid between 6 pm and 8 am
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Package price does not include Gala dinner charges applicable on Christmas and New Year's Eve

Confirmation Policy

Upon booking, the traveller will receive a confirmation voucher via email, within 24 hours.
In the special cases of slots not being available, feasible alternatives will be provided to the customer, in regards to the customer’s preference. In such cases, a new voucher would be sent via email, consisting of the new travel details.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation made before 20 days prior to the date of departure, would levy a 30% of total tour cost as cancellation charges.
Due to any restrictions such as sudden government policies or regulations, health hazards, medical emergencies, or unprecedented weather conditions, activities and tours may be nonoperational and be cancelled. In cases such as these, operators will attempt to cater to the traveller an alternate, which is feasible in nature. However, any refund would not be catered.