1st Day (Thu 22nd October) : Siliguri to Gangtok – Transfer
From Siliguri Railway station pickup and Proceed to Gangtok.
Stay overnight at Gangtok.
2nd Day (Fri 23rd October) : Gangtok to Lachen – Transfer
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Lachen, a tiny hamlet in North Sikkim.
On arrival at Lachen, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Stay overnight at Lachen.
Note: Travelers planning to visit such remote regions should be prepared for a more rustic and basic experience, with a focus on simplicity and cleanliness rather than luxury amenities. Even best hotels are equivalent to basic 3 here. It’s essential for guests to manage their expectations and plan accordingly, taking into account the specific conditions and limitations of this area
3rd Day (Sat 24th October) : Lachen to Lachung – Chopta Valley & Gurudongmar Lake and Transfer
Today early morning visit Chopta Valley a relatively unexplored and untouched region in Northwestern region of Sikkim.
visit Gurudongmar Lake which is considered sacred by both Buddhists and Sikhs.
Later, continue your ride back to Lachen hotel.
Post lunch (on your own cost) take the transfer to Lachung.
Stay overnight at Lachung.
4th Day (Sun 25th October) : Lachung – Zero Point & Yumthang Valley Excursion
Early morning, drive to Zero Point
then visit Yumthang Valley (12,000 ft), which is also known as the valley of flowers.
On your way back to the hotel from Yumthang Valley, you will be visiting hot spring
Head back to the hotel.
Rest of the evening will be free for leisure.
Stay overnight at Lachung
Note: Due to winter season (heavy snow) vehicle will be able to drive till Snow point on the way to Yumthang Valley.
5th Day (Mon 26th October) : Lachung to Gangtok – Transfer
Post breakfast check out from the hotel.
On arrival at Gangtok, check-in to your hotel.
Rest of the evening will be free for leisure.
Stay overnight at Gangtok.
6th Day (Tue 27th October) : Gangtok – Excursion to Nathula Pass & Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir
Post breakfast, visit Nathula pass
Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. / 37 km / 02 hr from Gangtok), a high altitude sacred lake.
Then you will visit New Baba Mandir (13,200 ft. / 16 km / 01 hr from Tsomgo Lake).
Later you are returned to the hotel.
Stay overnight at Gangtok.
7th Day (Wed 28th October) : Gangtok to Darjeeling – Transfer
Post breakfast check out from the hotel,
then you are transferred to Darjeeling – “The queen of Hills”.
Rest of the day is free or on your own.
Stay overnight at Darjeeling.
8th Day (Thu 29th October) : Darjeeling – Local Sightseeing
The day starts early with a visit to Tiger hill (Subject to availability of Permit / Token) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (28,208 ft. World’s third highest peak).
On your way back we see Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling covering
Japanese Temple
Peace Pagoda
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (closed on Thursday)
Tenzing Rock
Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (closed on Sunday)
Tea Garden (outer view).
Rest of the day is free or on your own.
Stay overnight at Darjeeling.
9th Day (Fri 30th October) : Darjeeling to Drop – Departure
Enjoy your breakfast & then check out.
Drive to New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station/Ixb Airport to continue with your onward journey.
