7N Darjeeling - Pelling - Gangtok - Lachung Tour

Early morning (4:00 AM) visit to Tiger Hill to view the sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (subject to weather). • On the way back, visit: o Ghoom Monastery o Batasia Loop (war memorial with panoramic views) • Return to hotel for breakfast. • Post breakfast, proceed for Darjeeling sightseeing: o Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) o Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (home to Red Pandas) o Tenzing Rock & Gombu Rock o Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre o Happy Valley Tea Estate o Japanese Peace Pagoda • Evening free for shopping and leisure. • Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Note: Optional tour to Nathula Pass (Alt 14000Ft.) on China Border can also be arranged (Except Monday) for Indian Nationals only at an additional cost & documents required 7 days prior to departure for Nathula pass. Please note Nathula Pass permits are issued on the day of travel only as per availability and clubbed with other group, once the permit is issued the amount will be non refundable.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Pelling (approx. 4-5 hours, 75 km). • Enroute enjoy stunning landscapes and local villages. • Check-in at the hotel in Pelling. • Post lunch, proceed for Pelling sightseeing: o Pelling Sky Walk (glass skywalk with views of Chenrezig statue) o Rabdentse Ruins (ancient capital with historical significance) o Pemayangtse Monastery (oldest monastery in Sikkim with intricate architecture) • Evening at leisure. • Overnight stay in Pelling.

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Gangtok (approx. 5-6 hours). • Enroute visit Namchi: o Char Dham (temple complex with replicas of the four Dhams) o Samdruptse Hill (giant statue of Guru Padmasambhava) • Continue the drive to Gangtok. • Check-in at the hotel in Gangtok. • Evening free for exploring MG Marg (pedestrian-only zone for shopping and dining). • Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Note: Optional Yumesamdong Valley or Zero Point (Alt 15700 ft.) for Indian tourists only at an additional cost.

Early morning breakfast and start for a full-day excursion: o Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) – a glacial lake surrounded by mountains. o New Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (dedicated to the Indian Army legend). o Nathula Pass (14,140 ft, Indo-China border) – Permit required and subject to availability. • Return to Gangtok by evening. • Evening at leisure. • Overnight stay in Gangtok. Note: Nathula Pass visit is subject to permit availability and weather conditions.

After early breakfast, check out and proceed to Lachung (approx. 6-7 hours, 125 km). • Enroute visit: o Singhik Viewpoint (stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga) o Seven Sisters Waterfall o Naga Waterfall • Lunch will be served at a local stop on the way. • Arrival at Lachung, check-in at the hotel. • Dinner and overnight stay in Lachung.

Early morning after breakfast, proceed for an excursion to: o Yumthang Valley (also known as the Valley of Flowers, 11,800 ft). o Zero Point (situated at 15,000 ft for snow lovers). • Return to Lachung for lunch. • Post lunch, transfer back to Gangtok. • Arrival in Gangtok by evening. • Overnight stay in Gangtok.Note: Optional Toy Train Joy Ride can be done on this day at an additional cost. (Tickets can be booked online through IRCTC {From - DJ To - DJRZ} & cab waiting charges would be applicable if required)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. • Drive back to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP Railway Station (approx. 4-5 hours). • Bid farewell to the beautiful landscapes of Sikkim and Darjeeling. • Tour concludes with sweet memories.