Incredible Sikkim

Under the starry sky, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, a paradise full of lovely people and plethora of wonderful destinations, ornamenting the right shoulder of India, Sikkim revels in its abundance of beautiful nature. Apart from adventurous treks through mountain passes and around pristine lakes, Sikkim vouches for an incredible holiday experience. A vacation in Sikkim usually an assortment of adventure, opulent history, visiting Hindu temples, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, nature’s beauty and heart melting culture, where rejuvenation awaits you amidst scintillating high altitude lakes, gorgeous waterfalls, meandering rivers. The serene ambiance of spirituality and peace of mind and celebration of fairs & festivals makes you fall in love with this Nature’s Gift, which is Sikkim.

Sikkim greets every visitor with a number of things to do. The state with its stark and dramatic landscape offers exciting opportunities for adventure like trekking, mountaineering and river rafting. It is an ideal destination for a Buddhist pilgrimage tour and is also perfect to satiate your appetite for witnessing rich culture and festivals; relishing the Sikkim’s cuisine and jeep safari to the far-flung places are also the part of must do list.

Sikkim is well connected to Siliguri, a gateway of North-east India by the National Highway 31 and Indian Rail’s New Jalpaigudi. It is a 4 hours (145 km) fine drive on the serpentine roads, which passes through the dense forest and lush green hills. Bagdogra (153 km) is the nearest Airport to reach Sikkim. 

Day 01: NJP/BAGDOGRA TO PELLING(6250 FTS/125 KMS/5-6 HRS)

Upon arrival, meet Maaera Holidays representative and drive to Pelling via Jorethang. Upon arrival at Pelling, check into the Hotel. Evening free to walk around the town. Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 02: PELLING SIGHTSEEING

Breakfast at Hotel. After Breakfast drive to Khangchendzonga waterfalls (23 kms/90 mints) See Rimbi water falls enroute. Drive to Khechupalri Lake (16 kms/40 minutes from Khangchendzonga waterfalls)- Sacred and wish filling lake amidst a deep and rich forest.

Drive back to Pelling and have a lunch. After Lunch, visit Pemayangtse monastery (Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism/310 yrs. old)

Visit Rabdentse palace ruins (02nd capital of Sikkim)- 30 minutes easy walk from the main road through the forest/ CC footpath. Drive back to Pelling. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03: PELLING TO NAMCHI VIA RAVONGLA 

Breakfast at Hotel & check out. Drive to Ravangla (6500 ft./50 kms/2 hrs.) Visit Tatagatha-Tsal (Buddha Park) at Ravangla.

Drive to Namchi, check into Hotel. Lunch at Hotel. After Lunch, visit Chardham (Solophok) and Samdruptse. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 04: NAMCHI TO GANGTOK

Breakfast at Hotel and checkout. Enroute visit Temi Tea Garden (100 % Organic tea garden) Drive to Gangtok, upon arrival check into Hotel.

Evening free to walk around the town. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 05: GTK-TSHANGU LAKE - BABA HARBHAJAN SINGH MANDIR - NATHULA PASS

Breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Tshangu Lake (40 kms)- Oval shaped Sacred Lake enroute Nathula Pass (Indo - Chinese Border).

Drive to Nathula Pass (15 kms further) enroute visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. Explore Around the pass.

Drive back to Gangtok via same route (55 kms). Free & Leisure time to stroll in the market area. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 05: OR OPTIONAL GANGTOK SIGHTSEEING

Breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Banjhakri eco-park (30 minutes from town),Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (museum with collections or antique and rare Buddhism related items), Do Drul Chorten.

Ropeway at Hur-huray dara. After Lunch, visit Hanuman Tok/Ganesh tok/Tashi View Point (to see Mt.Khangchendzonga and other peaks)/Bakthang water falls.

Vehicle will drop you at the Market / Hotel. Free & Leisure time to stroll in the market. Overnight stay at Hotel / Homestay.

Day 06: GANGTOK TO LACHEN

Breakfast at Hotel & check out. Drive to Lachen (9000 ft./127 kms/5 hrs.) 

Enroute stop by butterfly waterfalls and drive to Rangrang (1 hrs. from WF), Lunch at Rangrang.

Enroute stop by the Naga waterfalls. Drive to Chungthang and further to Lachen. Overnight stay at Hotel/Homestay.

Day 07: LACHEN TO LACHUNG 

Early morning at 4 am drive to Gurudongmar Lake(17400 FTS/65 kms/3 hrs.) Stop by Thangu Police Outpost (Permit formalities) Drive further to Gurudongmar Lake.

Drive back to Thangu and hike around the valley - (14200 FTS/2 hrs.) Back to Lachen. Lunch at Hotel. After Lunch transfer to Lachung and check into Hotel.

Evening free to walk around the town. Overnight stay at Hotel/Homestay.

Day 08: YUMTHANG VALLEY (12000 FTS) YUME-SAMDONG 

Early morning drive to Yume-Samdong (51 kms/3 hrs.) .Spend a time at the valley enjoying snow. Drive back to Yumthang Valley (Valley of flowers) Short Hike (40 minutes)to Hot spring through Pine Trees and Rhododendron bushes.

Drive back to Lachung. Enroute a short walk in the Shingba Rhododendron sanctuary. Overnight stay at Hotel/ Homestay.

Day 9: LACHUNG TO GANGTOK

Breakfast at Hotel & check out. Drive to Gangtok. Enroute stop by at Shinghik to view Mt.Khanchendzonga and its ranges.

Overnight stay at the Hotel / Homestay. Free & Leisure time.

Day 10 : DEPARTURE TO NJP/BAGDOGRA 

Breakfast at Hotel and Checkout. Drive to NJP or Bagdogra.

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