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'Itinerary is valid from 01/04/2015 to 31/03/2016.'

NE - DARJEELING GANGTOK PELLING LACHUNG

11 Days 10 Hotel Nights

West Bengal: Darjeeling 2N, Sikkim: Pelling 2N, Gangtok 4N, Lachung 2N

Day 01 :

New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling

Arrive in New Jalpaiguri and proceed to Darjeeling.

Day 02 :

Darjeeling
Early morning visit Tiger Hill to enjoy sunrise on the Kanchanjunga Ranges and visit Battasey loop, Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute (HMI) followed by Mountaineering Documentary Show (subject to operation), Zoological
Park, Tea Gardens and Tensingh Rock. Later visit the Peace Pagoda, Japanese Temple and Ava Art Gallery. Free
time for shopping in the evening.

Day 03 :

Darjeeling - Pelling
Proceed to Pelling. En-route enjoy never ending thrills of White Water Rafting (subject to operation). Arrive in
Pelling in the evening.

Day 04 :

Pelling
Visit Rimbi falls, Kanchanjunga Waterfall, Khecheopalri Lake and Penyang Monastery. Enjoy local folk dance in the
evening.

Day 05 :

Pelling - Gangtok
Proceed to Gangtok. En-route Visit Buddha Park - a 130-foot high statue of the Buddha. Arrive in Gangtok in the
evening.

Day 06 :

Gangtok
Proceed for Gangtok city tour that includes Rumtek Monastery, Golden Stupa & Nalanda Institute. Also visit Tashi
View Point, Ganesh Mandir, Hanuman Tok. Enjoy the Rope Way Ride and visit Flower exhibition show, Vidhan
Sabha from outside, Dordul Chorten Stupa and Tibetology. Later enjoy shopping on the mall road.

Day 07 :

Gangtok - Lachung
Proceed to Lachung. En-route Enjoy the view of waterfalls. On arrival free time for relaxation or leisure activities.

Day 08 :

Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Lachung

Proceed to Yumthang valley, a scenic place situated at an altitude of 11,800 feet. Visit the Zero Point at Yumthang.
Yumthang is a large valley surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends. In the evening free time for
relaxation.
Please Note: Zero Point visit is subject to road conditions.

Day 09 :

Lachung - Gangtok
Proceed to Gangtok. Enjoy the surrounding scenic beauty. Arrive in Gangtok in the evening. On arrival free time
for leisure activities.

Day 10 :

Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Gangtok

Visit Tsomgo lake. Also visit the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. (In case of Tsomgo lake not accessible we will visit
Chardham Temple and Sampdruptse Stupa at Namachi village - Namchi, meaning 'Sky High', nestled among the
hills at an elevation of 5,500 ft commands panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains and vast stretches of
valley). Enjoy get-together in the evening.

Day 11 :

Gangtok - Departure from New Jalpiguri

Proceed to New Jalpaiguri. Board the train for your hometown. Tour Concludes.

Note :
On tour Guests are requested to carry Original & 2 photo copy (xerox) of any Photo ID proof (Except Pan Card) i.e. Passport /
Driving License / Voter's ID along with them. Also submit a copy of the same at the time of booking.
Children / Students are requested to carry Original & 2 photo copy (xerox) of school or College Photo Identity card along with
them. Also submit a copy of the same at the time of booking.
For Infants carry 4 passport size photographs.
Tour manager will not be held responsible for the Photo ID proof.
Carry towels & dry cloths for White river rafting.
On tour Guests are requested to carry 6 passport sized photographs per person along with them. (Required for Tsomgo Lake.)
Special Notes for Lachung:
Lachung is a very scenic place but roads and accommodation are under development. The hotels are of very basic category and
the journey is hectic.

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Only BSNL Network coverage is available.

Electricity supply is irregular, due to which hot water supply can also be a constraint.
Non - veg is available (where ever possible).
Special Permits required only for foreigners (Inner Line Permit).
Yumthang is closed between December and March due to heavy snowfall.
Single NRI / foreigner is not allowed for Tsongo lake.
Meals on Tour :
Day 1
: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 - 10
: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11
: Breakfast and Lunch
Extra Topping :
Tea / Coffee en-route New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling
Zalmudi at Tensingh Rock
Tea / Coffee at Tiger Hill
Tea / Coffee after water rafting
Tea / Coffee en-route to Pelling from Darjeeling
Tea / Coffee during Pelling city tour
Tea / Coffee en-route to Gangtok from Pelling
Tea / Coffee en-route to Lachung from Gangtok
Coffee at Yumthang Valley, Lachung
Coffee at Yumthang Valley, Lachung
Tea / Coffee en-route to Gangtok from Lachung
Tibetian Momos and soup at Tsomgo Lake, Gangtok
Tea/coffee at Darjeeling Tea gardens.

Our Speciality :
caring tour manager throughout the tour.

Reporting & Dropping :

Day 1
: New Jalpaiguri Station at 08:00 am.
Day 11
: New Jalpaiguri Station at 07:00 pm.

Road Travel :
All Transfers including Destination to Destination i.e Darjeeling to Pelling & Pelling to Gangtok by Non A/C mini coach.
NJP Station to Darjeeling and Gangtok to NJP Station by AC Sumo/ Qualis. (4 pax in each vehicle)
Darjeeling and Pelling Local Sightseeing, will be done by Non A/C Sumo/ Qualis/ Max. (6 pax in each vehicle)
Tshangu lake + Baba Harbhajan Singh mandir, will be done by Non A/C Sumo/ Max. (4 pax in each vehicle)
Gangtok - Lachung - Gangtok by Non A/C Jeeps/ Sumo. (4 pax in each vehicle)
Gangtok local Sightseeing +Tashi view Point + Hanuman tok+ Ganesh Mandir by Non A/C Alto / Omni / Maruti van. (4 pax in
each vehicle)

*** Although we pride ourselves in constantly maintaining our programm the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice. ***

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