HIMALAYAN TRAIL (Mirik 1N – Darjeeling 2N – Pelling 2N – Gangtok 3N – Kalimpong 1N)

About this tour

Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Mirik (55 Kms. / 2 Hrs.)

Meet and Greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport and transfer to Mirik (4,902 Ft.). On arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Mirik.

Day 02: Mirik Local Sightseeing – Darjeeling (49 Kms. / 2½ Hrs.)

After breakfast check out from hotel with bag and baggages visit Sumendu Lake, which is famous for being one of the most beautiful man-made lakes. You may enjoy horse ride and boating there on direct payment basis. Later transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 Ft.) enroute visit Pasupati Market which is situated in Indo-Nepal border (Extra vehicle charges will be applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market on direct payment basis). On arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 03: 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 04: Darjeeling – Pelling (80 Kms. / 4 Hrs.)

After breakfast, transfer to Pelling (6,300 Ft.) via Singla Check post. On arrival check-in to hotel and rest of the day at leisure. 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 via Namchi (150 Kms. / 5 Hrs.)

After breakfast, start for Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). Enroute visit Sai Temple and Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham), in Namchi. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. 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.

Note:

• Documents for Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir – 02 Passport Size Photo along with Photo Copy of Photo ID Proof (Passport or Driving License or Voter ID (Pan Card & Adhaar Card is not accepted). For Children below 18 years, Birth Certificate / School Id / College Id are must. Original needs to carry while travelling.
• In case of Land slide or any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing.

Day 08: Gangtok Full Day Local Sightseeing

Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Closed on Sunday and 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month), Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Dro-dul Chorten, Gonjang Monastery and Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 09: Gangtok – Kalimpong – Local Sightseeing (112 Kms. / 7 Hrs.)

After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong (4,091 Ft. / 78 Kms. / 3 Hrs.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. Relax for a while and in the 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 10: Kalimpong – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (80 Kms. / 3 Hrs.)

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