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Amazing Sikkim - 4N / 5D

Code: DOM120

Places Covered: Gangtok, Pelling

Summary

Inclusion	Stay, Sightseeing, Transfers, Breakfast
Hotel Name	Gangtok: Mayal Retreat or similar \| Pelling: Sonamchen or similar
Hotel Rating	3 Star
Duration	4 Nights / 5 Days

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Itinerary

Inclusion

Day 1
Arrive at Bagdogra - Gangtok
Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to Gangtok.
At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has
undergone rapid development since then. The downtown area is dominated by huge government
buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for
people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a
travellers delight.Overnight at hotel.

Day 2
Gangtok
Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at
an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding
mountains Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters. Also visit Baba Mandir. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3
Gangtok – Pelling
Breakfast at the hotel and sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok,
Flower Show, Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Cottage Industry and Bakthang Falls.
Afternoon drive from Gangtok to Pelling.Located at a distance of 120 kms from Gangtok Pelling
is another serene, mountain village which lies in the western districts of Sikkim. This
village is situated at an altitude of 2000 mts(approx) and commands a spectacular view of Mt.Kanchenjunga. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4
Pelling
Breakfast at the hotel full day city tour visiting Pemayangste Monastery, Rabtense Ruins,
Helipad, Rambi, Darap, Khechipalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rock Garden. Overnight at hotel

Day 5
Pelling – Bagdogra
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward
destination.

TOUR ENDS