Mesmerising Himalayas with Gangtok Lachung and Darjeeling

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport - Gangtok (128 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Meet and greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra International Airport (IXB). Transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft). Check-in to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 2 Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (53 Kms / 3 Hrs one-way)

After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to:

Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft / 37 Kms / 2 Hrs): A stunning glacial lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
Baba Mandir (13,200 ft / 16 Kms / 1 Hr): A temple dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh, a revered Indian soldier.

Important Notes:

Required Documents for Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir: Two passport-sized photographs
Photocopy of Photo ID Proof (Passport, Driving License, or Voter ID; Aadhaar & PAN Cards are NOT accepted).
For children below 18 years: Birth Certificate or School/College ID (original documents must be carried).
In case of landslides or any other reason, alternate sightseeing will be arranged.

Return to Gangtok by evening. Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 3 Gangtok - Lachung (116 Kms. / 6 Hrs.)

After breakfast, leave the hotel with limited luggage and transfer to Lachung (8,738 ft) in North Sikkim. En route, visit:

Naga Waterfall
The Confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu Rivers at Chungthang
Bhim Nala Waterfall
On arrival in Lachung, check in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Lachung.

Important Notes:

Required Documents for Lachung
Two passport-sized photographs
Photocopy of Photo ID Proof (Passport, Driving License, or Voter ID; Aadhaar & PAN Cards are NOT accepted).
For children below 18 years: Birth Certificate or School/College ID (original documents must be carried).

Day 4 Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Gangtok (161 Kms. / 9 Hrs.)

Early morning, drive to Yumthang Valley (12,000 ft / 26 Kms / 1.5 Hrs one way), also known as the Valley of Flowers. Yumthang is the summer grazing ground for yaks and a winter wonderland. On the way back, visit the Hot Spring, known for its medicinal properties.

Return to the hotel for lunch and proceed to Gangtok. En route, enjoy the view of Mt. Kanchenjunga from Singhik View Point, if the weather permits. On arrival in Gangtok, check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 5 Gangtok - Darjeeling (100 Kms. / 4 Hrs.)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft). On arrival, check-in to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 6 Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing with Tiger Hill

Early Morning: Visit Tiger Hill (subject to permit availability) to witness the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (28,208 ft). Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Post-Breakfast Sightseeing (8:30 AM): Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursdays)
Tenzing Rock
Darjeeling Ropeway
Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (closed on Sundays)
Tea Garden (outer view)
Japanese Temple

Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 7 Darjeeling - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (75 Kms. / 3 Hrs.)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) for your onward journey.

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Inclusions
Exclusions

Accommodation at mentioned hotels
Meal plan as per itinerary (Breakfast included in Gangtok and Darjeeling; all meals included in Lachung)
Point-to-point vehicle transfers
Toll tax and parking fees