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Sikkim - Mountain Jeep Safari
10 Nights - 11 Days
Tour Id - SMJ-01
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Description

Sikkim - Mountain Jeep Safari

Gangtok - Lachung - Yumthang - Pemayangtse - Khenchapladri Lake - Kalimpong
Duration: 08 Nights and 09 Days
Best Time To Visit: March To June & September To December

Itinerary

  • 1
    Day

    Bagdogra - Darjeeling

    On arrival at Bagdogra airport the clients will be received by our guide who will accompany the group for rest of the tour in Darjeeling and Sikkim. Bagdogra to Darjeeling is a three hours drive uphill through tea gardens and small towns. We will occasionally meet the famous Darjeeling Toy Train, huffing and puffing across our road.
  • 2
    Day

    Darjeeling

    Early morning visit Tiger Hill for fabulous sunrise views over Mt.Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world at 28,156 ft. Mt. Everest and a host of other Himalayan giants are also seen on the horizon subject to clear weather. On our drive back to the hotel we will stop at Ghoom to visit Yigacholing Monastery. After breakfast we shall visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre and the nearest tea garden to witness the orthodox manufacturing process of Darjeeling Tea. In the evening, stroll around the local market and the mall. O/N Hotel.
  • 3
    Day

    Darjeeling - Pelling or Pemayangtse (West Sikkim)

    Today’s drive is truly a naturalist’s delight. The hillsides and mountain slopes of Sikkim are strewn with bright patches of myriad colors. The lower mountain slopes are abundant with lush green bamboo and ferns. The northern valleys are draped with wild cherry, oaks, chestnut, pines as well as magnolia variety’s called Magnolia Campbeli and Michelia Doltso-pa. The higher altitudes are abloom with 46 species of Rhododendrons. And of course, Sikkim’s 600 varieties of orchids are everywhere. This day our 5 hours drive is interesting s we move upstream along the river Rangit through dense forests of sal and teak. O/N Hotel.
  • 4
    Day

    Pelling to Yuksom via Kechipalri Lake

    Early morning after having breakfast we walk to the Pemayangtse monastery. Here we hear the chanting of the morning prayers by the young and old monks and the smell of the burning Juniferous Squamata and Rhododendron Nivele. Pemayangtse, also known as the “Perfect Sublime Lotus” is one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim and belongs to the Read Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. After visiting his monastery we will drive towards Kechpalri Lake – wishing lake and further proceed to Yuksom. O/N Hotel.
  • 5
    Day

    Yuksom

    The original capital of Sikkim, the tiny hill town of Yuksom is the base for treks and climbing expeditions to Mt.Kanchenjunga and other important peaks. This day we walk to the coronation throne, Dubdi Monastery and the nearby jungles to see wild orchids like Coelogyne and Dendrobium, as well as the indigenous flora of Sikkim.
  • 6
    Day

    Yuksom - Gangtok

    The 5 hour drive from Yuksom to Gangtok passes lush green fields of the famous large Sikkimese Cardamoms as well as Golden Rice.
  • 7
    Day

    Gangtok

    Perched atop of ridge at a height of 1,520 mtr lies Gangtok, a quaint, colorful town. This small modernized town is the capital of Sikkim. Here we visit the famous monastery of Rumtek (27 kms away from the main town), which is the headquarters of the Kagyu sect. Later, we visit the Institute of Tibetology which has a collection of almost 30,000 volumes of diverse subject like astrology, philosophy, magic and religion. After lunch we visit Enchey Monastery, Flower Show, Du Drul Chorten and take a walk around the town. O/N Hotel.
  • 8
    Day

    Gangtok to Lachung

    This area was recently opened to foreign visitors. We will be seeing the breathtaking landscapes of the northern part of Sikkim. Our drive takes us through lush green bamboo thickets intermingled with tropical flora and we arrive at the historical place of “Kabi Logstok” where the Lepchas and Bhutias had their brotherhood treaty. Later we pass scattered villages and terraced paddy fields. A few kilometers before reaching Mangan (the capital of North Sikkim), we will cross the Rang Rang bridge which is said to be one of the highest bridges in Asia. After Mangan the landscapes turn even more interesting as we encounter magnificent waterfalls cascading down steep mountain walls. O/N lodge.
  • 9
    Day

    Lachung - Yumthang

    This day we visit Shingba Rhododendron sanctuary set at 12,000 ft. Here we find different varieties of Rhododendrons and Pines. Yumthang is also rich in sulphur springs and even the Kings of Sikkim have made their own bathing huts. The air starts to get cooler as you enter the valley, with towering peaks closing in from all sides. From this point Tibet is only 25 kms as the crow flies. Evening return back to our lodge in Lachung.
  • 10
    Day

    Lachung - Gangtok

    After breakfast visit Lachung monastery before commencing the return drive. Lachung is famous for apple and October and November are lively months when the apples are harvested and sent to Gangtok. On our return drive we will make stop at different places and take short hikes to explore the countryside. We will have a picnic lunch at Singhik, famous for its clear and unobstructed views of Himalayas.
  • 11
    Day

    Gangtok - Bagdogra

    The 5 hours drive from Gangtok to Bagdogra follows the Teesta river and we will be making stops to see the low altitude Himalayan flora.

Inclusions

    All Transportation Non-AC / Qulise and Non A/C. Tata Sumo, Maxx Jeep and Mini Tourist Bus 
    Guide/ leader (Experienced Tour Guide will lead the tour). 
    All monument fees, Permit arrangement, All taxes and VAT. 
    All accommodation as Darjeeling, Gangtok, Pelling, Yuksom and Kalimpong with (CP basis) with Bed & Breakfast OR MAP PLAN. but Lachung with All Meals (AP PLAN)
    Group Leader For group of the 15+1 or above full paying persons, Tour leader will be free of cost. 

Exclusion

    Expenses of personal nature like beverages, laundry, telephone, personal insurance, extra expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as landslide/strike/accidents/natural calamities etc, Ropeway, Airfare Ticket, Himalayan toy train ride in Darjeeling, tips etc. 

    We assure our personalized service and we are always are committed to offer a comfortable & memorable holiday in our part of the world.

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