9N 10D North Sikkim and Pelling with Darjeeling Tour Plan

Day 1: NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok

Arrive at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and drive towards Gangtok through the scenic Teesta River valley.

Experiences:

• Teesta River viewpoints
• Rangpo Check Post
• Himalayan foothill landscapes
• MG Marg evening walk
• Local cafés and shopping streets
• Leisure time at Gangtok

Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion

After breakfast proceed for a full day excursion to East Sikkim's famous high-altitude attractions.

Experiences:

• Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake)
• Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
• Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary route
• Snow-covered landscapes (seasonal)
• Yak Ride at Tsomgo Lake (optional)
• Himalayan mountain viewpoints

Optional:

• Nathula Pass (subject to permit and availability)

Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 3: Gangtok to Lachen Transfer

After breakfast proceed towards Lachen through the scenic valleys of North Sikkim.

Experiences:

• Kabi Lungchok
• Seven Sisters Waterfall
• Naga Waterfall
• Singhik View Point
• Chungthang Confluence
• Mangan Town
• Lachen Monastery

Overnight stay at Lachen.

Day 4: Gurudongmar Lake Excursion & Transfer to Lachung

Early morning excursion to Gurudongmar Lake followed by transfer to Lachung.

Experiences:

• Thangu Valley
• Chopta Valley
• Gurudongmar Lake
• High-altitude Himalayan landscapes
• Lachen Valley
• North Sikkim mountain roads

Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 5: Yumthang Valley Excursion & Return to Gangtok

Early morning excursion to Yumthang Valley followed by return to Gangtok.

Experiences:

• Yumthang Valley
• Valley of Flowers (seasonal)
• Sulphur Hot Spring
• Rhododendron Sanctuary
• Lachung River
• Snow landscapes (seasonal)
• North Sikkim mountain scenery

Arrive at Gangtok by evening.

Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 6: Gangtok Full Day Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed for a full day city tour covering Gangtok's major attractions.

Experiences:

• Banjhakri Falls
• Gunjang Monastery
• Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology
• Do Drul Chorten Monastery
• Flower Exhibition Centre
• Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Cottage Industry)

After Lunch

• Tashi View Point
• Ganesh Tok
• Bakthang Falls
• Gangtok Ropeway (optional)
• MG Marg evening leisure

Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 7: Gangtok to Pelling Transfer via Namchi

After breakfast proceed towards Pelling through South and West Sikkim.

Experiences:

• Char Dham, Namchi
• Samdruptse Statue
• Temi Tea Garden
• Ravangla route viewpoints
• Legship Valley
• Pelling Skywalk
• Chenrezig Statue Complex

Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 8: Pelling Full Day Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of West Sikkim.

Experiences:

• Pemayangtse Monastery
• Rabdentse Ruins
• Khecheopalri Lake
• Kanchenjunga Falls
• Rimbi Waterfalls
• Darap Village
• Sewaro Rock Garden
• Helipad Ground View Point

Evening:

• Upper Pelling Market
• Local cafés and leisure

Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 9: Pelling to Darjeeling Transfer & Half Day Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed towards Darjeeling through scenic mountain roads and tea garden landscapes.

Experiences:

• Japanese Temple
• Peace Pagoda
• Happy Valley Tea Estate
• Tenzing Rock & Gombu Rock
• Chowrasta Mall Road
• Darjeeling local market
• Evening leisure at Darjeeling

Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 10: Tiger Hill Excursion, Darjeeling Sightseeing & Departure

Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill followed by sightseeing before departure.

Experiences:

• Tiger Hill Sunrise
• Ghoom Monastery
• Batasia Loop
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
• Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre

Alternative Attractions (subject to departure timing):

• Rock Garden
• Ganga Maya Park

After sightseeing, transfer to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for onward journey.