Itinerary

Day 1

Day 01 : Arrival Gangtok: Arrive Bagdogra airport ( 15 kms - 4 hrs ) or New Jalpaiguri railway station ( 120 kms - 4 hrs).Met upon arrival & transfer to your mountain retreat at Gangtok.Day at leisure to soak in the ambience of this blissful hill retreat. Dinner & overnight at Gangtok.

Day 2

Day 2 : Gangtok:Commence your city tour post breakfast.
The huge white Do-Drul Chorten with its golden spire is a landmark of Gangtok. Built in 1945, it is surrounded by 108 prayer wheels and houses several rare religious tetxs. Nearby are two gompas (Tibetan Buddhist temples) housing huge statues of Guru Padmasambhava.
About three km from the town, set on a prominent ridge, is the Enchey Monastery, the seat of the Nyingma order. This is where you can see masked dances performed during the ‘Chaam' festival in January every year.

Post lunch visit the Government Institute of Cottage Industries (also called the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom) promotes and teaches the ancient crafts of Sikkim (like painting, mask making, weaving, wood carving) to keep them alive. You can spend hours exploring the Research Institute of Tibetology, housed in a traditional terracotta-and-white building. It is a unique centre for the study of Buddhist philosophy and religion. It has a collection of rare Buddhist manuscripts, ‘thankas' (religious tapestries), and other artefacts.
Evening is at leisure.Dinner & overnight at Gangtok.

Day 3

Day 03 : Gangtok: There are several interesting places around Gangtok, such as Ganesh Tok (7 km), Hanuman Tok (11 km) and Tashi View Point (8 km) from where you get the most amazing views of the Kanchenjunga, Mt. Siniolchu and other snow-clad peaks.Visit all these points.
Evening is at leisure.Dinner & overnight at Gangtok.

Day 4

Day 04: Half day excursion to Rumtek monastery:The Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre (Monastery) is a prominent and striking structure visible from Gangtok, though it is 24 km away (about 45 mins by road). It is the seat of the Kagyu Buddhist order and a visit is a must to see the remarkable murals, religious art objects and the young monks go about their training.
Evening is at leisure.Dinner & overnight at Gangtok.

Day 5

Day 05 : Full day excursion to Tsomgo Lake:For a truly unforgettable experience, visit the sacred and serene Tsomgo Lake (3780 m, 12400 ft). To get there, travel 40 km eastwards of Gangtok, along a narrow road that snakes precariously along steep mountainsides. The lake remains frozen for the greater part of the year and comes alive during May to August when rhododendrons, iris, primulas and poppies burst into bloom on its banks and on the adjoining hill slopes.
Evening is at leisure.Dinner & overnight at Gangtok.

Day 6

Day 06 : Gangtok / Pelling : After breakfast, depart for Pelling (116 kms / 4 hrs approx). Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at your mountain resort.

Day 7

Day 07 : Pelling: After breakfast, visit Kheochopalri Lake (Kechoberi) or the Wishing Lake, 33 km from Pelling. It is one of the many sacred lakes in Sikkim and a place of pilgrimage for devout Buddhists. Also visit Rimbi water falls and power project. Evening return to your hotel. Overnight at your mountain resort.

Day 8

Day 08 : Half day excursion to the Pemayangtse Monastery, one of Sikkim's holiest and the second oldest is just 3 km from here. It belongs to the Nyingma-pa order and is set on a hilltop at 6840 ft, providing excellent views of the countryside. The striking murals, the model of the heavenly abode of Guru Rimpoche that is housed here and the ambience of this sacred site justify the long and strenuous journey.
Evening is at leisure.Dinner & overnight at Pelling.

Day 9

Day 09 : Departure for onward destination

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Accommodation with breakfast,dinner & all taxes & all excursions by private vehicle

Exclusions -

Any other expenses not listed above