Gangtok and Pelling Tour
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Gangtok and Pelling Tour
Overview
Let the opulent tea gardens, emerald lakes, gushing waterfalls and mesmerising city attractions welcome you grandly on this 4 nights 5 days Gangtok Pelling tour. Gangtok stands strong as the epitome of natural beauty, whereas Pelling on another hand is most popular for its scenic charms. These conventional traits of North East India can be enjoyed with family, friends and also your better half. You will explore something out of the ordinary at every turn.
By opting for this package, you will get the opportunity to witness the scenic beauty of the mountain ranges and indulge in the flavours of the local delicacies. View our detailed itinerary that has in-depth details about every sightseeing place you will visit on this tour. Our travel experts also help to make all arrangements right from ticketing to hotel reservations and local transfers. Get in touch with our travel agent now and let all your hassles become ours to deal with.
Day 01 : IXB Airport / NJP – Gangtok ( 4 / 5Hr)
Welcome to the north eastern heaven on earth. Your Sikkim-Darjeeling tour starts here Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Gangtok and visit famous coronation bridge .Locals call the bridge Baghpool, meaning tiger bridge, because of the two lion statues (bagh actually means tiger) at one entrance of the bridge. John Chambers, the last British executive Engineer of the Darjeeling Division Public Works Department (PWD), carried out the design and also sevok kali temple. The Sevoke Kali Mandir is a temple dedicated to Kali Maa, the Goddess of Destruction and is considered a very sacred place of the Hindus. It is situated on the top of the hill near Bagh Pool over the mighty Teesta River. It is about 23 kms away from the heart of Siliguri town and is very famous among the people of this region. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Evening free to go famous MG Road & Enjoy the local Beauty of Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok
Themes : River Rafting, Mountaineering, Sightseeing
Accommodation : Ayurliya Singhalila Mingyur [ 3 Star ]
Day 02 : Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir,Try a yak-ride &cable car (Nathula pass optional)
After breakfast day excursion to the oval shaped Tsomgo Lake (40 kms from Gangtok departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 mts. with an average depth of 50 ft and home to the Brahminy duck and several migratory birds. In spring enjoy the beauty of premolars, magnolias and rhododendron in bloomOn the way stop at KyongnoslaThe cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Travel to Baba Mandir (Memorial & temple honoring Indian army soldier, folk hero & saint Baba Harbhajan Singh.) another 17 kms beyond Tsomgo lake. Return to Gangtok. Overnight halt at GangtokHotel..
* Try a yak-ride along the shores of the alpine lake or take a walk past the food-stalls and souvenir shops to the natural shore of the lake.
*A cable car that climbs to 14,500 feet on the snow-covered slopes near Changu Lake is fast becoming a major attraction for tourists to Sikkim. Built after an almost a decade-long struggle, the Tsomgo Passenger Ropeway started operation in July 2017
Optional Nathula (Additional Cost) (14140 Ft / 4310 Mts / 20 Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) is an Indo China border, controlled by the Indian Army & is situated approx 20 Kms ahead of Tshangu Lake at an height of 14140 Ft / 4310. The journey to Nathula& Baba Mandir is same up to 16 Kms. At this point the right arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir & left arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula.
One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date & it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday & Tuesday for tourist. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible & a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit. There is no refund, in case the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism & due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc) one is not able to visit.pickup and drop from north sikkim stand for sumo/maxx8am to 8pm) nathulaexta Rs 6000 per Cab (Nathula Monday Tuesday Closed)
Hotspots : Tsongmo Lake, Nathula Pass
Themes : Mountaineering, Yak Safari, Monuments & Historical Places, Sightseeing
Accommodation : Ayurliya Singhalila Mingyur [ 3 Star ]
Day 03 : Gangtok – Pelling Via Ravangala (Namchi Optional)
After an early morning breakfast, checkout from the hotel and we will drive you to your hotel in Pelling. With an approx distance of 113km it an overall 5hrs drive from Gangtok to Pelling / Darap(6,100 ft.). Via Ravengla, And visit Buddha park. Pelling is a small town in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga.The journey between Gangtok to Pelling is filled with pictorial landscape of steep green hills, deep valleys. During you Pelling tip you will also come across many Mountain Rivers and majestic waterfalls. Have you lunch on the way to Pelling. Check into your hotel and freshen up. You are free for the rest of the evening to go on a leisure walk along the misty track through pine forest or try the local cuisine or simply enjoy the beautiful landscape of Pelling from your hotel room. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Themes : Paragliding, Monuments & Historical Places, Museums, Sightseeing
oAccommodation : Darap Eco Retreat [ 3 Star ]
Day 04 : Pelling Sightseeing
After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. start your local sightseeing of Pelling from Darap Village this sleepy village is nestled on a gentle slope of the mountain and is mostly occupied by the Limboo tribe, although there are small population of other communities as well. 1st Half tour - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Halipad Ground. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. Overnight stay at pelling.
Hotspots : Darap Subba Village, Pemayangtse Monastery, Mountain Trekking in Kanchenjunga, Pemayangtse Monastery
Themes : Mountaineering, Sightseeing
Accommodation : Darap Eco Retreat [ 3 Star ]
Day 05 : Pelling to IXB / NJP Drop
After breakfast at your hotel and proceed for the NJP Station / Bagdogra (IXB). Board your train/flight for your onward destination with cheerful memories of your holiday.
Themes : Sightseeing
Accommodation : NA
Inclusion
- CP (Room + Breakfast)
- Private Cab
- Hotel
- Sightseeing
- Pickup-Drop
- Private Guide
- Vehicle : Non-AC
- Meal plan : Breakfast (All Places)
- Vehicle : Normal
- Vehicle : Normal
- Parking
- GST
- Transport Tax
Exclusion
- Air Fare / Train fare
- A/c Charges are extra
- NathulaPass,extra depending upon the permit& season.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance Fees, Parking charges & Guide charges.
- Extra Cab waiting charge.(Ropeway/River rafting/Paragliding/or other)
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, Earthquake, political disturbances etc. (Such cost is to be borne by the client and directly payable on the spot to the driver).
- Zero Point,MountKatao in North Sikkim will be charged ₹3000/ to ₹4000 per vehicle which can be paid directly to the driver.
- SUMO/BOLERO is not allowed as per Govt. Rules (8.00 am to 8.00 pm) in GANGTOK CITY &SUMO/BOLERO IS ONLY STAND TO STAND BASIC.Stand to hotel/Hotel to stand is by own cost, MY DESTINY HOLIDAYYS is not responsible for that.
Terms & Conditions
- 50% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
- Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
- Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
- Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.