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Gangtok Pelling 5 Days

Itinerary Code : LS503

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Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days

Tour Highlight : Name: Gangtok Pelling 5 Days Tour Code: LS503 Duration: 4 Nights 5 days Places Covered : Gangtok (2 Nights), Pelling (2 Nights)

Places Covered : GangtokPelling

Day 1 - Bagdogra Airport / NJP Station to Gangtok, 125 km in 4 Hrs.

Day 2 – Tsongo Lake Day Tour

Day 3 - Gangtok Half-Day local Tour and Transfer to Pelling

Day 4 - Pelling City Local Tour

Day 5 - Return to Bagdogra / NJP in 145 Kms in 5 Hrs

Day 1 - Bagdogra Airport / NJP Station to Gangtok, 125 km in 4 Hrs.

Our representative cordially receives you on arrival at Siliguri (NJP Rail Station / Bagdogra IXB) and helps you to board the car.
The exciting journey to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, runs through the winding road cutting across the valleys, hills, and villages and follows the course of the Teesta River. You enter Sikkim through the Rongpo border and soon reach Ranipool. From Ranipool climb up towards Gangtok about 10 km away.
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. It is a modern city but with a great history and tradition. At 1,650 meters, Gangtok offers excellent weather throughout the year and offers multiple tourist attractions in and around the city. We assist you in check-in at the hotel. Overnight at Gangtok.

Recommended: Visit M.G Marg, the main promenade of the city. There are plenty of shops and eateries on the nicely decorated road where locals and tourists visit during the evening. Visit MG Marg is to be self-arranged and not included in our cost.

Day 2 – Tsongo Lake Day Tour

After a heavy breakfast, we take you to the famous Tsongo Lake at 12000 ft (3600M). We start around 8.30 AM in the morning from the hotel. You have the whole day to enjoy the snow and Yak ride at the scenic high-altitude alpine lake near the Indo-Tibet border. The 1 km long and 15m deep lake is considered sacred to the local people. The pristine clear water remains frozen during winter. Have fun with the snow and enjoy an exciting Yak ride around the lake. Back to Hotel by 2.30 PM for lunch and have a leisurely afternoon or roam around the market for personal activities. Car service from 8.30 AM to 2.30 PM.

Recommended: A trip for Indian tourists to the legendary Baba Mandir and Nathula Pass on the Indo-China border can be arranged on specific days on specific requests with an add-on cost.

Day 3 - Gangtok Half-Day local Tour and Transfer to Pelling

After breakfast, board your vehicle and we will take you on a tour to explore Gangtok town. It has much to offer, like the picturesque Banjhakri Falls, and serene Gonjang Monastery. The famous Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday) is a museum on all things related to Tibet and was formally opened on 1st October 1958 by the then Indian Prime Minister Shri Jawaharlal Nehru. Do Dul Chorten is a stupa built in 1945 by Trulshik Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Government Institute of Cottage Industry (Closed on Sundays and 2nd Saturdays), was set up during the reign of the Chogyals of Sikkim with the intention to preserve the art and work of the local artisans. You can see hand-painted masks, beautifully woven carpets, shawls, and other such local handicrafts. Visit the well-known Flower Exhibition Centre or Orchid House and discover the numerous varieties of colorful blooms. Car service from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Transfer to Pelling, 130 Kms in 4.5 Hrs – After a quick lunch, check out and board the vehicle to proceed to Pelling. From Gangtok, the road to Pelling – or Pemayangtse, as it is also popularly known – passes through Singtam, the outskirts of Ravangla town, and Legship. The city of Pelling lies in West Sikkim. At an altitude of 7175 feet, it offers excellent views of the Kanchenjungha mountain range.  On arrival, check into your hotel. Overnight at Pelling.

Day 4 - Pelling City Local Tour

After breakfast, we will take you on a discovery tour of Pelling, which will cover the most popular local tourist spots. Darap village is located about 8 km away and is inhabited mainly by the traditional Limboo tribe, although there are locals who belong to other communities as well. Rimbi waterfalls and Orange Gardens are located close to each other. Famous for orange and cardamom plantations, you can spend some time here enjoying the serenity of the Rimbi river.

The magnificent Kanchanjungha Falls is a treat and perfect for a photo stop. Next, you move on to the holy Khecheopelri Lake, which is shaped almost like a footprint and is believed to be sacred by the Buddhists. It is said that the surface is always pristine as birds in the area pluck up any leaves that drift to fall on it.

After a halt for lunch, visit the famous Pemayangtse monastery which was founded in 1705. The Helipad viewpoint offers exciting, panoramic views of the Kanchenjungha range. The Glass Skywalk is the first of its kind in India, a transparent structure constructed with glass. Feel the thrill when you walk across it and look down to see the valley and the mountain range before you. At the end of an eventful day, return to your hotel for a free evening. Car service from 9 AM to 4.30 PM. Overnight at Pelling.

Day 5 - Return to Bagdogra / NJP in 145 Kms in 5 Hrs

Check out from Pelling and drive back to NJP/Bagdogra in time for your departure train/flight. Farewell and tour end.  

Hotels Included

Gangtok
Luxury - Hotel Lemon Tree or Similar
Deluxe - Hotel Royal Patuka / Cheu Den or Similar
Standard - Hotel The Ridge / Karponang or Similar
Basic - Hotel Barries or Similar

Pelling
Luxury - Norbugang Retreat & Spa / Similar
Deluxe -  De-Regency / Chiminda International
Standard - Pemaling Residency/ Similar
Basic - Hotel Tara Palace 21 / Similar

The Final selection of hotel will depend on availability and will be confirmed in consultation with the guest.

Transportation

Tata Sumo or Similar

Meal Plan

In Luxury plan Breakfast and Dinner is included. All other plans, breakfast is included.

Terms and Conditions

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