SPLENDID NORTH EAST

Gangtok / Pelling / Darjeeling

Duration

7 Days - 6 Nights

Tour Type

Nature & Hill Station Tours

Why go?

Northeast India is a land of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and untouched natural beauty. The lush tea gardens of Assam and the one-horned rhinoceroses of Kaziranga National Park showcase its rich wildlife. The living root bridges and misty hills of Meghalaya add a magical charm to the region. Snow-capped mountains and peaceful monasteries in Sikkim reflect its serene beauty. Splendid North East is truly a paradise where nature and tradition blend harmoniously.

Included/Exclude

Package Inclusions

Accommodation in Comfortable & Convenient Hotels
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary
Travel by private vehicle as per the itinerary (Please note that AC will be switched off while travelling in hilly terrain, Vehicle not at disposal)
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

Package Exclusions

Airfare /Railway Fare Tickets
Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category
All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
Laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set menu
Travel & Medical Insurance
Any services or activity charges other than those included in the above itinerary
Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘inclusions’ column
GST of 5%

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Gangtok

Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) and enjoy a scenic 4-5 hour drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Check into your hotel and spend the evening at leisure, perhaps exploring the vibrant M.G. Marg area.

Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion

After breakfast, take a full-day excursion to the oval-shaped Tsomgo Lake (at 12,400 ft) and the sacred Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. (An optional trip to the Nathu La Pass, the Indo-China border, is often available at an additional cost and requires a permit). Return to Gangtok in the evening.

Day 3: Gangtok to Pelling via Namchi/Ravangla

Check out from Gangtok and drive to Pelling (approx. 5 hours). En route, visit the pilgrimage center of Namchi Char Dham (Siddheshwar Dham) with its large Shiva statue, or stop at the Buddha Park in Ravangla to see the majestic 130-foot Buddha statue. Upon arrival in Pelling, check into your hotel.

Day 4: Pelling Sightseeing

Spend the day exploring Pelling’s attractions after breakfast. Khecheopalri Lake, a sacred “wish-fulfilling” lake. Kanchenjunga Falls and Rimbi Waterfalls. Pemayangtse Monastery, one of the oldest in Sikkim. The historic Rabdentse Ruins, the former capital of Sikkim. The Pelling Skywalk, India’s first glass-bottom skywalk.

Day 5: Pelling to Darjeeling

After breakfast, drive to Darjeeling (approx. 4 hours), the “Queen of the Hills”. The journey offers beautiful views of tea gardens and valleys. Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening exploring the local area or Mall Road.

Day 6: Darjeeling Sightseeing

Start the day early – optional (around 4:00 AM) with a drive to Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga. On the way back, visit the Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop war memorial. After breakfast, enjoy a half-day city tour covering: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre . A drive past a local Tea Estate. Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) for your onward journey.

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