North East Tour Packages
North East Panorama Tour
Duration: 05 Night 06 Days
Destination covered: Darjeeling, Gangtok, Lachung
Day 01: NJP/Bagdogra to Darjeeling
Our representative cordially receives you on arrival at Siliguri (NJP R St. / Bagdogra
IXB) and helps you to board the car. The journey to Darjeeling follows the traditional
Hill Cart Road runs all along the forested hills, small villages and beautiful tea
gardens. We assist you to check in at hotel. Get refreshed and have free leisure
evening. We recommend a relaxed evening and short walk around The Mall
to enjoy the Typical Hill life of Darjeeling Town in a painted landscape. Car
Service Till drop at Hotel
Day 02: Darjeeling
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill at 8442ft above sea level to
experience the unforgettable sight of Sunrise over the Kunchenjungha Mountains.
Visit Ghoom Monastery – one of the oldest Monasteries in Darjeeling
and also Batasia Loop – the picturesque garden and War Memorial
with the backdrop of snow ranges – on your way back to hotel. Car service from
4.00AM to 7.30AM After breakfast visit Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park
(Closed on Thursday) to see some rare collection of high altitude
Himalayan species like Snow leopard, clouded Leopard, Siberian Tiger, Red Panda
and many rare mammal and birds in the nature surroundings. Visit Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute (Closed on Thursday) to see the priceless collection of mountaineering
gears used by legendary climbers in the Himalayas. After that we take you to the
Tea garden on the undulating valleys for viewing the scenic landscape
and tea plucking and processing (seasonal) then proceed to
Tenzing rock and Gombu Rock for some fun rock climbing activities.
Now we take you to the Tibetan Refugee center (Closed on Sunday)
and Bhutia Basti to procure the traditional handicraft items made
by the local people. Visit Ava Art
Gallery that houses
the unique art and embroidery works of Mrs. Ava Devi. Back to Hotel
for Lunch. Car service from 9Am to
1PM
Day 03 : Darjeeling to Gangtok Via Ghoom-Tista Bazaar
Today we drive to Gangtok via Peshok road. We assist you to check in at hotel. Get
refreshed and have free leisure evening. We recommend a relaxed evening and short
walk around The Mall to enjoy the typical Hill City life of Gangtok in the twilights.
Car service till drop at Hotel
Day 04: Gangtok to Lachung
Your tour to North Sikkim starts today. Have breakfast and proceed to
Lachung
by 8.30AM. Visit
Tashi View Point on the way for panoramic view
of the snow peaks.
As the journey continues from Gangtok, the route
meanders through small villages flanked by fields and valleys until it hits the
forest grove of
Kabi Langchuk. Shinghik comes next with its promises
of one of the most glorious views of Kunchanjungha. Situated at an altitude of over
4000ft Singhik offers a desired break to the travelers on the way to Lachen or Lachung
for the magnificent view of Kunchenjungha. We will have our lunch on the way. Visit
Chungthang- the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachun Chu (river)
and
Vimnala falls water falls on your way to Lachung. Reach Lachung
in the afternoon. Check in at Hotel and have free evening.
Car Service Till
drop at Lachung Hotel Suggested activity: Meet the local people and
stroll around the typical village people of Tibetan origin
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Day 05: Lachung to Yumthang and Back to Gangtok
Today morning at 7.30AM we take you to Yumthang (24kms) – the valley
of flowers at 12000ft (3600M). The journey from Lachung to Yumthang offers a forgettable
virgin landscape covered with rhododendron bushes and 108 other types of Orchids
which bloom in different colours from April to May. The entire area goes under snow
during November to March. The hot springs and mesmerizing scene with yaks grazing
on flower - carpeted meadows on the backdrop of snow peaks are the added attractions.
Spend some spellbound time at the valley and return to Lachung. After refreshment
we proceed to Gangtok via chunthang. Reach Gangtok in the evening. Check in at Hotel
and relax. Car service till drop at Gangtok Hotel
Day 06: Gangtok to NJP/Bagdogra
Today after breakfast we take you to a short city tour in Gangtok. Visit Government
Institute of Cottage Industry (Closed on Sunday, 2nd Saturday) where
beautiful souvenirs like carpets, hand carved tables (choktses), traditional handcrafts,
furniture, hand looms carpets and other products are produced & exhibited for
sale. Visit Orchid House to see or buy some rare orchids and ornamental
plants. We also take you to Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology,
which holds world's largest collection of books and rare manuscripts on the subject
of Mahayana Buddhism plus many religious works of art and incredibly finely executed
silk embroidered Thangkas (paintings). Just beside the institute is the Dodurl
Chorten encircled by 108 prayer wheels built by late Trulsi Rimpoche
in 1945-46. This is one of the most important and biggest stupas found in Sikkim.
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