Perfect Itinerary For Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour – 9 days

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The state of Sikkim borders Nepal to the west, China’s Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, Bhutan to the southeast and West Bengal to the south. Darjeeling is internationally renowned as a tourist destination, along with its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here is a perfect Itinerary for a perfect trip to Sikkim and Darjeeling.
Duration : 9 Days
Route : Bagdogra → Gangtok → Pelling → Darjeeling → Bagdogra

 

Itinerary

Day 1 Bagdogra to Gangtok

Drive time: 4.5 hours
Take a Car/Train from Bagdogra airport and drive to Gangtok.
Overnight at a hotel in Gangtok.

Day 2 Gangtok

Visit Rumtek monastery,
Ban Jhakri falls and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
In the evening walk around the lively M.G. Marg .
Early to bed at your hotel in Gangtok.

Day 3 Gangtok

Full day excursion to Nathu La, Changu lake and Baba mandir.
Overnight at your hotel in Gangtok.

Day 4 Gangtok to Pelling

Drive time: 5 hours
Post breakfast drive to Pelling.
Relax for the remainder of the evening.
Overnight at a hotel in Pelling.

Day 5 Pelling

Visit the Pemagyatse monastery and Rabdtense ruins.
Later drive to Khecheopalri lake, a tranquil lake nestled in the midst of a thick forest.
Overnight at the hotel in Pelling.

Day 6 Pelling

Relax at the hotel or go for short walks in the vicinity.
For those interested in culture we can arrange for a visit to a nearby village where you can have a traditional Sikkimese lunch while learning about the culture.
Overnight at the hotel in Pelling.

Day 7 Pelling to Darjeeling

Drive time : 3.5 hours
Post breakfast drive to Darjeeling.
Relax for the remainder of the day or walk around Chowrasta area to get a feel of Darjeeling.
Overnight in the hotel at Darjeeling

Day 8 Darjeeling

Take a ride on the famous toy train and later visit Ghoom monastery.
Take a walk on the Mall road, chill at a local bakery & have coffee
Relax for the remainder of the day.
Overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling.

Day 9 Darjeeling to Bagdogra

Drive time: 3.5 hours
Drop to Bagdogra airport.

This is a perfect Itinerary for people who like more of a relaxed trip. This plan has covered monasteries, scenery, shopping areas and relaxation. Take this trip to spend time in the lap of nature and to rejuvenate.

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