queen of hills
(gangtok-lachung-yumthang-darjeeling)
Day 1 Bagdogra-Gangtok (121kms/4hrs): Meet and greet on arrival by Concept Voyages' representative at Bagdogra /NJP railway station and transfer to
Gangtok, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 Gangtok: After breakfast take an excursion trip to
Tsomgo Lake, about 40kms and situated at an altitude of 12,000 ft., which remains frozen almost half of the year and an ideal habitat of red panda and other species. Also visit the
Baba Mandir. Evening free at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 Gangtok-Lachung (About 117 kms /6 hrs): After breakfast, proceed to
Lachung, an idyllic valley surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains and great waterfalls. Enroute visit
Tashi viewpoint, Phodong Monastery. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 Lachung-Yumthang Excursion: After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of
Yumthang Valley located 145 km from Gangtok. North Sikkim plays a vital role in Sikkim tourism. It is called as the flower valley, replete with 500 waterfalls, hot springs, glaciers, and the majestic snow covered Himalayas. Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks & winter playgrounds of yetis. On the way back visit the Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort in afternoon. Spent afternoon interacting with the local people taking the idea of their simple lifestyle. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Lachung- Gangtok (About 117kms/6hrs): After breakfast departure (8.00 am) for
Gangtok enroute witness the beautification of the wonderful
Bheema & Twin Falls. Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok.
Day 6 Gangtok-Darjeeling (119kms /4hrs): After breakfast start half-day city tour of Gangtok covering
Rumtek Monastery, Botanical Garden, Do-Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and cottage industry. Back to hotel for checkout and transfer to Darjeeling. Arrive
Darjeeling transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 7 Darjeeling: Early morning at 4am leave for the breath-taking sunrise view to
Tiger Hill, the highest point in the area, which provides the most exotic view of the
Kanchenjunga peaks. On a clear day the sight of
Mt.Everest is just enthralling. On return, visit Ghoom Monastery - at an altitude of about 2,407 meters, and offers a spectacular view of the Valley,
Batasia Loop- this railway loop is an interesting example of engineering. At this loop the toy train takes a very unique turn. After breakfast 8.30am proceed for the Darjeeling sight seeing, visit the
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Himalayan Zoo, Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden (outer
view), Tibetan Refugee Centre, Ava Art Gallery and the Japanese Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 Darjeeling (90kms/3hrs): Departure for NJP railway station/ Bagdogra airport (5 hours) for return journey.
End of Tour! Tour Booking Code: CVDNE-14
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