Hills Of North East India

Highlights

Overview

With our Hills of North East India tour package of 10 days and 11 nights, you get a chance to visit these three pristine destinations along with other beautiful places like Pelling, Kalimpong, and Yumthang Valley. This well-planned itinerary includes snow-clad peaks, glistening lakes, cascading waterfalls, ancient monasteries, etc. Sunrise from Tiger Hill, visit to the Tsomgo Lake and Pemayangtse Monastery are some of the highlights of this tour. So soak in the divinity and lovely scenery sprinkled all around.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Darjeeling-

As you arrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction), our tour representative greets you and helps you with an assisted transfer to Darjeeling.

Upon reaching Darjeeling, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and relax for a while. The evening is free. You can embark on a leisure walk to the Mall Road to enjoy the touristy activities or can opt to indulge in shopping.

Stay overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing-

Day 2 is going to start quite early. Leave your beds around 3:45 am to enjoy an unforgettable sunrise from Tiger Hill. Your car takes you to an altitude of 2400 m above sea level, passing through old Oak forests. As you climb up to Tiger Hill, you can see the sun rising over the Kanchendzonga Peak (Note-subject to clear weather). While returning to the hotel, halt and visit Ghoom Monastery, War memorial, and Batasia Loop.

Later, continue to the hotel and relish breakfast. Post breakfast, embark on the second part of sightseeing of Darjeeling, including Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Peace Pagoda, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, The Ropeway, Tenzing Gumbo Rocks, and Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center. After the sightseeing tour, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Darjeeling- Kalimpong)-

After breakfast today, you get transferred to Kalimpong. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later, embark on a sightseeing tour of Kalimpong, including its popular tourist attractions such as Forest Museum, Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr. Graham's Homes, Durpin Monastery, and Mangal Dham. Pineview Nursery is another popular attraction that you will visit during the tour. Finally, in the evening, you can visit the local market of Kalimpong. Stay overnight in Kalimpong.

Day 4: Kalimpong - Pelling-

After breakfast in the morning, get transferred to Pelling, lying at an altitude of 2072 m above sea level. The road journey from Kalimpong to Pelling offers memorable views of Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Pandim, Mt Kabru, Mt Simvo, Mt Jopuno, Mt Khangchendzonga and Mt Siniolchu. On arrival, check into the hotel. The remaining day is for leisure activities. Pelling is ideal for peace and seclusion seekers.

Overnight stay in Pelling.

Day 5: Pelling Sightseeing-

On the 5th day of the tour, have your breakfast and get all set for sightseeing in Pelling. The roads of Pelling are lined with lush forests, known for their botanical and zoological richness. Here, some of the must-visit places are Rimbi falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake, Khecheopalri Monastery, and Kanchenjunga waterfalls Pemayangtse Monastery, and Rabdentse Palace ruins.

Return to the hotel after the sightseeing tour for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Pelling- Gangtok sightseeing-

On day 6, have breakfast and begin your ride for Gangtok, the capital city of the north-eastern state of Sikkim. Upon reaching, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel.

Later, get all set for a city tour of Gangtok, including the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, White Hall, and Flower Show. If time and energy permit, you can enjoy a leisure walk at the M G Road.

Stay overnight in Gangtok.

Day 7: Gangtok- Lachung (119 km)-

Post breakfast, you leave for Lachung, lying at an altitude of 8600 feet above sea level. En route, halt at some nice locations such as Tashi Viewpoint, Kabi Longstok, Naga Waterfalls, the meeting point of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu in Chungthang, and Bhim Nala Waterfall.

Stop for lunch on the way and later continue for Lachung. The road journey is going to be an unforgettable experience. On arrival, check in at a hotel. Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 8: Lachung- Yumthang (sightseeing) - Lachung-

On the 8th day of the tour, have your breakfast and begin driving towards Yumthang. En route, halt at the well-known hot spring with water having curative properties for skin diseases. A beautiful valley that is close to Lachung Chu, Yumthang is enclosed by snow-capped peaks. Spend half-day here and then return to Lachung for lunch, followed by sightseeing, including Lachung Monastery and Cottage Industry. In the evening, you can explore the surroundings on your own.

Dinner and overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 9: Lachung – Gangtok (125 km)-

After breakfast on the 9th day of the tour, leave for Gangtok in the morning. On the way, halt at Singhik and Mangan – two beautiful towns with lovely views. If the weather is clear, you can enjoy amazing views of various Himalayan peaks such as Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt Pandim, Mt. Kabru, Mt. Simvo, Mt. Jopuno, Mt. Khangchendzonga, and Mt Siniolchu. After arrival in Gangtok, check into a hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Explore the surrounding area on your own. In the evening, you can indulge in shopping at M G Road.

Stay overnight in Gangtok.

Day 10: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir-

Post breakfast, the day is scheduled for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Next, you have an option to visit the very popular Nathula Pass, which is just 20 km from here. This motorable mountain pass is at an altitude of 4310 m above sea level. The views from here are simply breathtaking. On reaching Gangtok, complete the check-in formalities. You are now free to explore the place on your own. (Note: In the case of a landslide or because of any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed, alternate sightseeing will be offered).

Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 11: Gangtok – Departure from Siliguri (135 km)-

Today is the last day, after breakfast, get an assisted transfer to Siliguri - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) for your onward journey.

Inclusion

• Hotel accommodation as per package same or similar hotels. • Breakfast + Lunch OR Dinner

• Transfers and sightseeing as pre-package car

• All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances

• All applicable hotel and transport taxes.

Exclusion

• GST will be extra 5%

• Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions

• All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals

• Medical and travel insurance

• Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including

• Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water, telephone charges

• All items of personal nature

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