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9-Day Tour To Witness The Rich Natural Beauty Of Sikkim From Siliguri
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for a wholesome tour and explore the famous spots of Sikkim like the Seven Sister Water Fall, Naga Water Fall, and the Valley of Flowers- Yumthang, among others. Witness the scenic beauty of Tsomgo lake, and admire the local life and inspiring natural beauty of the small town of Darjeeling. Visit Siddhesvar Dham- a miniature replica of the Indian Char Dhams famous for its peaceful environment. 

Highlights
  • Witness the breathtaking views of Seven Sister Water Fall and Naga Water Fall
  • Visit the beautiful site of Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world
  • Explore Yumthang Valley, known as the Valley of Flowers, with rich flora and fauna
  • Head to Zero point, the point where India-Tibet roads come to an abrupt end
  • Feel the overwhelming beauty of Orchid House (a collection of Himalayan orchids) 
  • Admire the Tsomgo Lake, generally covered in snow for most of the year
  • See Siddhesvar Dham- a miniature replica of the Indian Char Dhams  
  • Explore the rich beauty of Darjeeling  
  • Day 1- Arrive in Gangtok expand_more
    • Meet your guide at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Gangtok, the cleanest hill station in Northeast India. Travel parallelly to the mighty river- Teesta, and reach Gangtok after 4 hours of travelling.

    Check-in at the hotel for a night halt.

  • Day 2- Head to Lachen expand_more
    • Have breakfast and head to Lachen (9,800 ft.).

    • En route visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Water Fall, and Naga Water Fall and arrive at Lachen by evening.

    Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay at Lachen.

  • Day 3- See the Beautiful Gurudongmar Lake expand_more
    • Rise for an early morning drive to Chopta Valley (13,200 ft.) and Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft.). 

    • Return back to the hotel and, after lunch, transfer to Lachung (8,800 ft).

    • Arrive Lachung by evening. 

    Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay at Lachung.

  • Day 4- Excursion to Yumthang Valley of Flowers expand_more
    • Have breakfast and head out for an excursion trip to Yumthang Valley, 24 km and 11,800 feet (3597 meters), where the tree line ends, and the hills begin. It is also known as the Valley of Flowers, with a marvellous blend of flora & fauna and hot springs.

    • If you wish, visit Yumesamdong, also at the height of 15,300ft (4663 meters), called Zero point from Yumthang Valley. Zero-Point is an India-Tibetan Autonomous Border where the roads come to an abrupt end. It is an angelic valley renowned for its scenic beauty in Sikkim. Look up into the Himalayas, and see the view of Kangchenjunga with the sweet fragrance of Azalea flowers permeating the air.

    • Return to the hotel.

    • In the afternoon, eat lunch and transfer to Gangtok.

    Overnight stay at Gangtok

    You may pay an extra cost of Rs. 3000-3500 to the driver (payment outside the itinerary).

  • Day 5- Explore Gangtok expand_more
    • Enjoy your breakfast and proceed for local sightseeing in or around Gangtok, including Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, and Hanuman Tok. These viewpoints offer a panoramic view of snow-capped Himalayan peaks and Gangtok city.

    • Proceed to visit Rumtek Monastery/Jhakri Falls, Institute of Tibetology to see Tibetan antics, Orchid House (Collection of Himalayan orchids), Enchay Monastery, and Dodurl Chorten. 

    • Visit Famous MG Marg, a market for shopping and have Sikkimese delicacy food at the local restaurant.

  • Day 6- Visit the Beautiful Tsomgo Lake expand_more
    • Eat breakfast and head for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, nearly 40 kilometres and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary (home to the Red Panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees). Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters/12310 feet, the lake is oval-shaped, nearly 50 feet deep, and generally covered in snow for most of the year. This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds. (In the case of a landslide, you won't be able to reach Tsomgo Lake (12,400 Feet). Thus, an alternative will be arranged for you.)

    • Nearby is a sacred Baba Mandir, known to be a very holy site. (Nathu La Pass to the Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometres further from Tsomgo and is an optional tour. Prior permission is required to visit Nathula Pass. Extra cost applies for an extended tour to Nathula ( Rs. 3500/4000/-). Booking for Nathula is made one day before, and a permit is given according to the availability of the Tourism Department. The tour operator will not be responsible if a permit is not given. This is the highest point in Sikkim reachable by car. However, visitors with heart conditions or concerned about high-altitude sickness are advised to avoid this destination.)

    Return to Gangtok for an overnight halt.

  • Day 7- Reach Darjeeling Sightseeing Beautiful Destinations on the way expand_more
    • Have breakfast, check out at 7.00 a.m. and drive to Darjeeling via Namchi. 

    • Sightsee Samdruptse and Siddhesvar Dham - a miniature replica of the Indian Char Dhams located in the Country, i.e. Jagannath Dham in East, Dwarika Dham in West, Badrinath Dham in North and Rameshwaram in South. It also has a 108 ft. statue of Lord Shiva enclosed by the 12 'Lingas', a temple of Shirdi Sai Baba and an effigy of Lord Kirateshwara. It gives a feeling of complete mental peace & satisfaction.

    • Head back on the way to Darjeeling.

    Overnight stay at Darjeeling

  • Day 8- Explore the Organic Beauty of Darjeeling expand_more
    • Explore Darjeeling. Although Darjeeling town is small, the district of Darjeeling spans over more than 1,200 square miles of the area. It includes majestic mountains & valleys, beautiful tea gardens, lakes, waterfalls, forests, villages and more. So you have great opportunities to take lovely scenic drives to some amazing places where you can spend the day.

    • Sightseeing in the early morning (3 Points: 4 a.m. to 7 a.m.) at Tiger Hills and the morning view of beautiful sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather).

    • Visit Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery on the way to the hotel.

    • Sightseeing places in the second round and cover 7 Points (Time- 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.).

    • Appreciate the Darjeeling full-day sightseeing city tour of Padmaja Naidu Himalaya Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Happy Valley Tea Estate, Tenzing or gonbu Rock Climb, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help-Centre (closed on Sunday), Beautiful Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda & City Ropeway.

    Halt for the night at Darjeeling.

  • Day 9- Return Journey expand_more
    • Have breakfast and drive back to your final destination Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Railways station.

What's Included
  • Pick up & drop off

  • Hotel M.A.P plan (breakfast & dinner)

  • 3-star stay

  • All sightseeing and transfer by 1 Innova or similar, as per itineraries and package (not at disposal)

  • All parking charges and road taxes, toll taxes and permit fee

What's Excluded
  • Airfare

  • Personal expenses including, laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (toy train), and porterage

  • All entry tickets/tickets (zoo, ropeway, boating, horse riding, etc.)

  • 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 an increase in the cost of surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect before departure

  • Travel Insurance

  • Anything which is not included in the inclusion

Meeting Point

Bagdogra International Airport Road, Bagdogra, West Bengal, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 INR 25000 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 INR 16000 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 309 / person