Duration:13 nights/14 days
Places Covered:Bagdodra – Darjeeling - Manay Bhanjang – Tonglu
- Garibas – Sandakphu – Phalut - Raman – Rimbik - Pelling – Pemayangtse – Yuksam
- Tashiding – Martam - Gangtok
Day 01: Bagdogra – Darjeeling
You arrive at Bagdodra and then transferred to Darjeeling by car. This wonderful
car journey takes you through spectacular tea plantations of Assam. This
a beautiful hill station situated in the lower Himalayas. Check-in the
hotel. Evening is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 02: Darjeeling
In the morning we visit the Tiger Hill to glance the sunrise. After breakfast,
we visit the ghoom monastery that comprises an idol of Lord Buddha. This
is followed by a visit to Himalayan mountaineering institute and tea plantations.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Darjeeling – Manay Bhanjang – Tonglu
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Manay Bhajang the starting point
of our trekking tour. We start walking towards Tonglu that is reached through
a zigzag trail giving spectacular views of the Bengali plains and Kunchenjunga
peak. This walk takes 4 hours.
Upon arrival we stay in Tonglu for the night.
Day 04: Tonglu – Garibas
After breakfast we start walking on the paved path that goes through forests
giving entrancing views of the mountains. This trek up to Garibas takes 4
hours.
Upon arrival, the evening is at leisure when you can enjoy the beautiful
natural surroundings.
Dinner and overnight stay in Garibas.
Day 05: Garibas – Sandakphu
In the morning after breakfast, we start with a steady climb to reach a ridge
trail towards Kalpokhari. Then we start with a steep climb on the Singalila
ridge that stretches up to Sandakphu.
Rest of the day is at leisure when we can savor the beautiful sceneries
from the bird’s view height.
Dinner and overnight stay in Sandakphu.
Day 06: Sandakphu – Phalut
After breakfast start walking towards Phaltu that takes 6 hours. But this
trek is worth the effort as it gives splendid views of Kanchenjunga, Jannu,
Everest, and other peaks. Vivid sceneries on the way include sights of silver
pine forests, yak herds, tiny lakes and snow covered mountain peaks.
Upon arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Diner and overnight stay in Phaltu.
Day 07: Phalut – Raman
After breakfast we walk towards Raman and enroute visit Gorkhey. This whole
trek takes 5 hours and gives amazing panoramas to behold, on the way.
Overnight in Raman
Day 08: Raman – Rimbik
In the morning after breakfast we walk through various wonderful villages
and crisscross alleys to reach Rimbik in 4 hours.
You can rest for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay in Rimbik
Day 09: Rimbik – Pelling
After breakfat drive from Rimbik to Pelling, that takes 9 hours. The wait
is worth it, as Pelling is a natural abode that refreshes one’s mind
and soul.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 10: Pelling – Pemayangtse – Yuksam
In the morning we visit the Pemayangtse monastery, one of the oldest Gompas
in Sikkim, it is just 2.5 km away then we drive for 2 hours to 2.5 km to
Yuksam.
Dinner and overnight stay in Yuksam.
Day 11: Yuksam – Tashiding - Martam
In the morning after breakfast we leave for Martam by car and enroute visit
Tashiding monastery that is an isolated monastery perched on the top of
a hill, set between two rivers. Upon reaching Martam we can relax for rest
of the day.
Overnight stay in Martam
Day 12: Martam – Gangtok
We take a tour to the Rumtek monastery, known for its religious Tibetan art.
Then we drive to Gangtok, where you have rest of the day at your disposal.
Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 13: Gangtok
In the morning, we visit the amazing Orchid sanctuary, where you can see
around 454 spicies of Orchids that are available in Sikkim. This is followed
by a visit to Enchey and Do Drul monasteries. Later in the day we take a
tour to the Tibetiology institute that houses spectacular collection of thankas
and religious work.
Overnight stay in Gangtok
Day 14: Gangtok – Bagdogra
In the morning after breakfast transfer to Bagdodra airport by car.
End of the services with happy memories and best wishes.
