08nights 09days Gangtok – Yumthang – Yuksum - Pelling
Day 01: Bagdogra/NJP to Gangtok 125 kms 4 hours approx.
Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to 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.
Overnight at Gangtok.
Day 02: 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 color of the lake’s waters.
Overnight at Gangtok
Day 03: Gangtok – Lachung 117 kms 6 hours approx.
Breakfast at the hotel in Gangtok and drive to Lachung enroute visiting villages and water falls
Overnight at Lachung
Day 04: Lachung – Yumthang – Lachung
Breakfast at the hotel and excursion to Yumthang Valley & back. - The valley of flowers. Flora, Fauna, Rhododendrons and Primulas and found in abundance. Yumthang is the summer grazing grounds of the Yaks. On the way back visit the Sulphur Hot Spring, considered to have medicinal properties.
Overnight at Lachung
Day 05: Lachung – Gangtok
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok. Arrive Gangtok by late evening.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06: Gangtok – Yuksum 130kms 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 Yuksum
Day 07: Yuksum
After breakfast Trek for 1hr to this beautiful Dubdi monastery, one of the oldest in Sikkim. Later on in the afternoon visit to the Coronation Ground & Yuksum Holy Lake.
Overnight at Yuksum
Day 08: Yuksum – Pelling
Drive to Pelling. Sight Seeing of Pelling visiting Pemayangtshe Monastery & Rabdangse Ruins.
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 09: Pelling – NJP or Bagdogra 120kms/05hrs drive
Drop at Airport or Station for onward connection