05nights 06days Gangtok & Pelling
Day 01 NJP Station/ IXB Airport – Gangtok 120kms/4 hours approx.
Arrival at NJP Station or IXB Airport. Transfer to Gangtok.
Overnight at Gangtok.
Day 02 Gangtok
GANGTOK
At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then.The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight.
Sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology(closed on Sundays), Cottage Industry(closed on Sundays & Open from 1000hrs to 1600hrs.), Flower Show Complex and Rumtek Monastery.
Overnight at Gangtok
Day 03 Gangtok – Changu Lake/Baba Mandir - Gangtok
Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to 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 colour of the lake’s waters.
Overnight at Gangtok.
Day 04 Gangtok – Pelling 120 kms 5 hours approx
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Rumtek Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute to Tibetology (closed on Sundays), Cottage Industry (closed on Sundays) and Flower Show Complex.
Afternoon drive from Gangtok to 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.
Overnight at Pelling
Day 05: Pelling
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Pemayangste Monastery, Rabtense Ruins, Khechiperi Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rambi Falls.
Overnight at Pelling
Day 06 Pelling – Bagdogra/NJP 120 kms 5 hours approx.
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.