Grand Eastern Himalaya

Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport - Darjeeling (75 Kms. / 3 Hrs.) 

Meet and Greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/ Bagdogra International Airport and transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 Ft.). On arrival check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 02: Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing with Tiger Hill

Early morning (4:00 AM) visit Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of Permit / Token) and then back to hotel. After breakfast, starting at 8.30 AM, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Ropeway, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 03: Darjeeling - Kalimpong - Local Sightseeing (77 Kms. / 6½ Hrs.) 

After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong (4,091 Ft. / 55 Kms. / 2½ Hrs.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon enjoy half day tour of Kalimpong visiting Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Golf Course, Durpin Dara Hills and Pine View Nursery (Sunday closed). Overnight stay at Kalimpong.

Day 04: Kalimpong - Pelling via Namchi (135 Kms. / 10 Hrs.)

After breakfast, start for Pelling (6,300 Ft.) via Namchi. Visit Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) and Sai Temple at Namchi. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 05: Pelling Full Day Sightseeing with Skywalk

After breakfast, start for a full day sightseeing tour. In first half, cover Darap village, Rimbi waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake (Wishfulling Lake) and Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In the second half cover the Pemayangtse monastery, Rabdantse ruins (2nd capital of Sikkim), Sang-Ngag Choling (Skywalk), New helipad ground.  Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 06: Pelling - Gangtok (120 Kms. / 5 Hrs.)

After breakfast, transfer to Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). On arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 07: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (53 Kms. / 3 Hrs. one-way)

After breakfast, start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. / 37 Kms. / 02 Hrs. from Gangtok) and further drive to Baba Mandir (13,200 ft. / 16 Kms. / 01 Hrs. from Tsomgo Lake). Evening back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok. 

(In case of Land slide or any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing.)

Day 08: Gangtok - Lachen (120 Kms. / 6 Hrs.)

After breakfast check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachen (8,980 Ft.) in North Sikkim. On the way, take a break for some beautiful spots that are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) and Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachen, check into your hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Lachen.

Day 09: Excursion to Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake (137 Kms. / 6 Hrs.)

Early breakfast proceeds to visit Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft.) via Chopta valley (13,200 ft.) and Thangu.  Gurudongmar is considered as one of the 2nd highest lake in World, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more, and is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake. It will take approximately 3-4 hours’ drive from Lachen (One way). Afternoon back to hotel have your lunch rest of the day is at leisure for individual activities, Dinner and Overnight stay at Lachen. 

Day 10: Lachen - Lachung (47 Kms. / 2 Hrs.)

After breakfast transfer to Lachung (8,738 Ft.) through the picturesque valley. On arrival check-in to the hotel, have lunch and enjoy the day as you like it. Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 11: Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Gangtok (161 Kms. / 9 Hrs.)

Early Morning drive to Yumthang Valley is known as Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft / 26 Kms / 1½ Hrs. one way). Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks and winter playgrounds of yetis. On the way back, visit Hot Spring, which is considered to have medicinal properties. Back to hotel for lunch and drive to Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). On the way, if the weather is clear you may get to see the mighty Khangchendzonga from Singhik view point. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 12: Gangtok - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (128 Kms. / 5 Hrs.)

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and take the departure transfers to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/ Bagdogra International Airport for your onward journey.

***Tour End with Sweet Memories***

Tour Inclusions

• Accommodation on twin / double Sharing Basis 2*/3*/4*/5* hotels as per the guest requirement. 
• Meal Plan (Breakfast + Dinner).
• Exclusive Non-a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis).
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
• 5% GST inclusive.

Tour Exclusions

• Any Airfare / Train Ticket. 
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), Ropeway, porterage.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary. 
• Entrance Fees & Guide charges. 
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot). 
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. 
• Room Heater Charges.
• Insurance. 
• Anything which is not included in the inclusion.