This remote Himalayan region of Sikkim, borders Tibet to the north and is wedged between the Himalayan kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan to the east and west.
The state capital of Gangtok (= hill top) is nestled within higher peaks of the Himalaya & enjoys mild temperate climate. It is a center of Tibetan Buddhist culture & learning, with many monasteries, religious educational institutions, and centers of Tibetology.
Drive through the beautiful mountains with green rolling slopes, rushing hills streams, Rhododendrons and sparkling orchids. Enjoy a thrilling drive to high altitude Tsomogo Lake, visit hilltop monasteries and enjoy walking through the villages of Pelling & Yuksom.
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Day 1 – Delhi-Bagdogra-Gangtok
- Transfer to Bagdogra by Air
- Transfer to Gangtok (130 km / 5 hrs)
- Overnight at Gangtok
Day 2 – Gangtok Sightseeing
- Gangtok Sightseeing
- Overnight at Gangtok
Day 3 – Excursion to Tsomogo
- Visit Tsomogo
- Overnight in Gangtok
Day 4 – Gangtok-Pelling
- Transfer to Pelling (120 km / 4.5 hrs)
- Explore Pelling
- Pemayangtse Monastery
- Kachopelri Lake
- Sangacholeng Monastery
- Overnight at Pelling
Day 5 – Pelling -Yuksom
- Transfer to Yuksom (50 km / 2 hrs), on the way visit
- Phamrong fall
- Overnight at Yuksom
Day 6 – Yuksom-Bagdogra - Delhi
- Check-out from Hotel after breakfast
- Transfer to Airport ( 120 km / 5 hrs)
- Transfer to Delhi by Air