Golden Tour of Kanchendzonga

    Golden Tour of Kanchendzonga

    • 11 Nights 12 Days
    • Tour ID- NET12

    Tour Itinerary Details

    1Day 1 - IXB to Kalimpong (75 km in 2 hrs)

    Our representative will warmly welcome you on arrival and assist you to the vehicle for the further journey. There after you will depart towards your dream destinations. Throughout your journey, you can enjoy the versatility in climate. Pleasant weather will win your heart completely. On the way, you will pass through Mahananda Wild life Sanctuary and more this journey offers magnificent views of the mountains, valleys and village life, the forest, waterfalls and hills covered with tea gardens.
    After reaching at Kalimpong, we assist you to check in at hotel and take rest. We suggest you to sleep early for next day tour. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
     

    2Day 2 - Half Day Kalimpong City Tour visit to 5 points

    After Breakfast enjoy Kalimpong city tour. Visit Durpin Dara View Point, Army Golf Course, Graham’s Home, Deolo View Point and Pine View orchid nursery.
    Kalimpong to Gangtok, 80kms in 2.5hrs 
    Check out from Kalimpong and depart for Gangtok (Alt 5550Ft / 1675M). Enjoy the view of River Teesta on the way. After arrival check in at Hotel. Free evening for personal activities. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

    3Day 3 - Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake with Baba Mandir Excursion 52kms in 3hrs - One way (Timing: 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM)

    You need to get up early, get fresh and have heavy breakfast till 8.30 am.  We drive you to Tsomgo Lake (Alt 12000ft/3600M), a high altitude alpine lake close to Indo-China Border. The 1 km long and 15m deep lake is considered sacred to the local people. The pure clear water remains frozen during winter. Enjoy playing in snow and Yak Ride. There is a Ropeway running near Lake to enjoy the Ariel view of lake and its surroundings mountain. Proceed further to Legendary Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (“Hero of Nathula” An Indian soldiers who was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra medal for his bravery and known for doing his duty still after death). Back to Hotel for late Lunch. 
    Optional tour to Nathula Pass (Alt 14000Ft / 4200M) on China Border can also be arranged (Except Monday) for Indian Nationals only with 30 Days Advance Request at an additional cost. (Permit for Nathula Pass is subject to availability)
    Take some rest. Or you may visit the famous M G Marg. It is now more like a long stretch of open mall or avenue square where locals and tourists take leisure stroll or just sit and relax on one of the many benches laid along the middle and both sides of the road to enjoy the ambience. The entire area is free of litter, smoke and vehicle. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

    Documents need to carry: Original id proof (Except Pan / Aadhar Card) + 02 Photocopies + 04 Passport size photos.

    4Day 4 - Gangtok to Lachen, 130kms in 7hrs

    Morning drive to Lachen in North Sikkim (Alt 9175Ft / 2750M). On the way visit Singhik, Chungthang Confluence. Lunch at a local restaurant on the way.  Check in at local Guest house or hotel. Free evening and Overnight stay at Lachen.

    5Day 5 - Lachen to Thangu, Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake (for Indians Only), Total 120kms in 6hrs

    Early morning drive to Thangu Village (Alt 13625Ft / 4100M), a remote high altitude village of Tibetan Nomads and also proceed further to have a view of Chopta Valley (Alt 13325Ft / 4000M) to get some breathtaking view of alpine valley of frozen rivers. From Chopta Valley drive for another 30kms in 1.5hr to Gurudongmar Lake (Alt 17375Ft / 5225M) close to Tibet Border, the one of the Highest and biggest fresh water lakes in Sikkim. Back to Lachen for Lunch.
    Lachen to Lachung, 50kms in 2.5hrs – Check out from Lachen and drive further to Lachung (Alt 8075Ft / 2425M) via Chungthang. En route visit Chungthang Confluence and Vimnala Water Falls. Check in at hotel. Free evening for leisure. Overnight at Lachung.

    6Day 6 - Lachung to Yumthang Valley Excursion 25kms in 1.5hrs (One Way)

    Yumthang is popularly known as 'Valley of Flowers. It is also home to the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, and has over 24 species of the Rhododendron, the state flower. A vast flat greeny landscape in the lap of “The great Himalaya” covered with tree and a glacier flowing through it, is enough to make you speechless. You can see snow here in every season. You will feel like to be in Heaven. 
    Early morning drive to Yumthang Valley (Alt 11925Ft / 3575M), an Alpine flower valley in North Sikkim. Enjoy the scenic landscape and Hot spring. 
    Optional Excursion to Yumesamdong or Zero Point. A further journey of 24 km in 01 hr need for being witness of another most beautiful scenic vista. A place which will be in your mind forever. Journey may tire you but Beauty of “The Great Himalaya” reenergizes you for a lifetime memories. Return to Hotel for Lunch.After lunch, Check out from Lachung hotel and drive back to Gangtok (Alt 5550Ft / 1675M) via Chungthang. Check in at hotel by evening. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

    7Day 7 - Full day city tour (Timing 9.30AM to 4.30PM)

    After breakfast, you visit top tourist points of Gangtok which includes Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Ropeway, Banjakhri Falls, Cottage Industry, Do-drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Bakthang waterfall (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.

    8Day 8 - Transfer to Pelling in West Sikkim via Ravangla in South Sikkim

    Gangtok to Pelling, 130kms in 4.30hrs – Check out from Hotel and depart for Pelling (Alt 7175Ft / 2150M). you can visit Ravangla. Mt. Kanchendzonga can easily be seen here. Visit Buddha Park also known as Tathagata Tsel and features a 130 foots high statue of the Buddha. This sight commands beautiful views of the mountains.
    After reaching at Pelling, we assist you to check in at hotel and take rest.  We suggest you to sleep early for next day tour. Overnight stay at Pelling hotel. 
     

    9Day 9 - Pelling City Tour (Timing: 9.30AM to 4.30PM)

    Pelling is famous for its breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga and its ranges. It has a rich history, nature environment and local culture. Weather & scenic beauty both combined make it a Good Naturothereopist. Its pollution free environment makes you feel stress free and energetic.
    Local tour in Pelling starts with visit popular tourist points – Sky Walk, Rimbi Waterfalls, Kanchendzonga Water Falls and Khecheopalri Holy Lake. After lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Helipad View Point, Rabdentse Palace Ruins. Overnight stay at Pelling.

    10Day 10 - Pelling to Darjeeling (75hrs 04 hrs journey)

    After breakfast, Depart towards Darjeeling Evening is free for leisure or to roam the local area, see their culture, activities, diversity & trend and also feel the difference between city life and hill life. Overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

    11Day 11 - Full day city tour

    Early morning 4.00 am, your tour starts with visiting Tiger hill sunrise point. 11 km far from city, you will watch the combined beauty of different colors, clouds, hills, snowy Mt. Kanchendzonga and vast landscape of Darjeeling. You can’t forget these moments ever. On your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. (Timing 4.00 am to 7.30 am)
    After breakfast visit most famous tourist points including Darjeeling Zoo, Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Happy Valley Tea Estate outer view, Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee center (Closed on Sunday) and Japanese temple & Peace pagoda. (Timing 9.30 to 2.30). 
    Evening is free for leisure or to roam the local area, see their culture, activities, diversity & trend and also feel the difference between city life and hill life. Overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

    12Day 12 - Darjeeling to IXB 90kms in 3hrs

    Your heart will never allow you to leave this place but your destination awaits you. Today you will depart from Darjeeling with a cute smile on your face remembering all the sweet moments spent here and drive back to NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport for further journey. Today your tour with Northeast Tour ends. Fly back with sweet memories of Northeast Tour.

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