Glimpse of Eastern Himalaya

Duration:

10 Nights / 11 Days

Destination Covered:

NJP Railway Station/IXB Airport-Kalimpong-Gangtok-Lachung-Pelling-Darjeeling-NJP Railway station/IXB Airport

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
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Tour Description

Overview

‘Glimpse of Eastern Himalaya’,is well designed itinerary which offers the perfect gateway for those, who are seeking to explore the beauty of the nature, along with the culture and tradition of North East Region. You will get an opportunity to explore the two most beautiful cities of Sikkim and west Bengal such as Gangtok and Pelling and Lachungs in Sikkim. Darjeeling and Kalimpongs is in West Bengal. You will explore the main attractions of the cities along with take a magnificent view the sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga at Tiger hill. Duration of the package is 10 nights and 11 days.

Itinerary

Day 01: NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport – Kalimpong (By Road-85 kilometres)

Upon arrival at NJP Railway station / IXB airport, meet our representative & transfer to Kalimpong. It is one of the most picturesque hill station in West Bengal, surrounded with great Himalayas and gently rolling hills around.

On arrival at Kalimpong, check-in to your hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Kalimpong.

Day 02: Kalimpong local sightseeing – Gangtok (By Road-80 Kilometres)
 

After early breakfast visit MangalDham, Deolo Hill, Dr.Graham’s Home & Flower Nurseries back to hotel.
Post breakfast e to Gangtok- “The Capital City of Sikkim”. Upon arrival at Gangtok. Check in to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

Day 03: Gangtok (Trip to Tsomgo Lake + Baba Mandir)

Post breakfast, Start for a half day trip of Tsomgo Lake, which is also called as Changu Lake, it is located at the height of 12,400 feet from sea level & Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial which is located at the height of 13200 feet from sea level, located at the distance of 52 kms from Gangtok city.  It is one of the most beautiful lake in East Sikkim which completelyfreeze during the winter.

After visiting Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, return back to the hotel in Gangtok in the evening. Evening is free at leisure, you can explore local markets of the place, where you can buy the local handicraft items. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

Day 04: Gangtok –Lachung (By Road-125 Kilometres)

After breakfast, drive to Lachung, which is one of the most alluring place in located in the North Sikkim near the border with Tibet. On the way visit Singhik View point, Seven Sisters Water Fall and Naga Water Fall. You can explore the surroundings of stunning water falls.

Upon arrival at Lachung in the evening. Check in to the hotel. Have your dinner at hotel. Overnight stay will be at Lachung.

Day 05: Lachung –Yumthang Excursion (By Road-24 Km. & 11,800 feet) – Lachung

Today after having early breakfast, proceed to Yumthang-valley, which is also known as Valley of Flowers. This amazing place is surrounded by the great Himalayan Mountains. It is the home of Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary.

After visiting Yumthang-valley, return back to Lachung. En- route visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch. Rest day is free at leisure or you can interact with the local people understand their culture and tradition. Overnight stay will be at Lachung.

Day 06: Lachung - Gangtok (By Road-125 kilometres)

After breakfast, drive for the Gangtok. On the way visit the marvellous Bheema and Twin Falls. Upon arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok

Day 07: Gangtok local sightseeing - Pelling (By Road-132 Kilometres)

This morning drive to Pelling it is one of the most picturesque city and popular destination in Sikkim. The city is located at the height of 7,200 feet from sea level. Afternoon start for sightseeing visit Darap Valley, Rimbi Water Falls, Rimbi Power Project, Rock Garden, Kanchenjunga falls, Khachoedpalri Wish Lake Overnight stay will be at Pelling.

On arrival at Pelling, check-in to your pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 08: Pelling sightseeing

Post breakfast, proceed for city tour of Pelling and explore the major attractions of the city such as Darap Valley, Rimbi Water Falls, Rimbi Power Project, Rock Garden, Kanchenjunga falls, Khachoedpalri and Wish Lake.

After sightseeing, return back to hotel for lunch. Post lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, Rabdantse View Point, Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 09: Pelling - Darjeeling (By Road-80 kilometres).

After having early breakfast, drive to Darjeeling, it is one of the most picturesque Hill Resorts in India, located at the height of the height of 7,100 feet from sea level.

Upon arrival at Darjeeling, check-in to hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 10: Darjeeling (sightseeing)

Today Early Morning drive to Tiger hill to watch the stunning sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga, which is known as world’s third highest peak, located at the height of 28,208 ft. On your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.

After breakfast, proceed to take city tour of Darjelling, visit some of the most popular attractions of the city such as  Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (closed on Sunday),  P.N.Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden (outer view), and JapaneseTemple. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Evening is free at leisure.
Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling

Day 11: Darjeeling – NJP Railway station / IXB Airport (By Road-75 kilometres)

After breakfast, Check out from hotel and proceed to Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station for your onward journey. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:-

  1. Enjoy the half day city tour of Kalimpong including Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr. Grahams Home, and Durbin Dhara Hills, Flowers Nurseries.
  2. Visit Tsomgo Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial in Gangtok.
  3. Enjoy the half day city tour of Gangtok including Rumtek Monastery, Botanical Garden, Dro-DulChorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre.
  4. Enjoy the full day excursion to Yumthang-valley which is known as Valley of Flowers.
  5. Enjoy the Hot Spring ( En-route from Yumthang to Lachung)
  6. Explore Singhik View point, Seven Sisters Water Fall and Naga Water Fall ( En route Gangtok –Lachung)
  7. Enjoy Bheema and Twin Falls ( En-route from Lachung to Gangtok)
  8. Visit the major attractions of Pelling such as Darap Valley, Rimbi Water Falls, Rimbi Power Project, Rock Garden, Kanchenjunga falls, Khachoedpalri Wish Lake.
  9. Explore the other major attractions of Pelling like Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, Rabdantse View Point, and Helipad Ground.
  10. Take a breath-taking view the sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga at Tiger hill.
  11. Enjoy the city tour of Darjeeling including Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre, P.N.Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden (outer view) and Japanese Temple.
  12. Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
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