Sightseeing Trips in Sikkim

Sikkim Alpine Tour

Sikkim - 'the best-kept secret in the Himalayas' - is nestled between Nepal, China (Tibet), Bhutan & West Bengal (India). Sikkim's rugged & dramatic terrain has elevation variations ranging from 285 mts. to 8540 mts.

It is the ultimate Paradise for Botanist & plant lovers with over 4000 species of flowering plants, including an incredible 600 species of orchids.

Day 01
Pickup from Bagdogra/NJP drive to Gangtok (approx 4 hrs)

Day 02
Gangtok Sightseeing Morning : Handicraft Centre for locally made crafts, Flower Exhibition and Enchey Monastery.
Afternoon: Tour of the famous Rumtek Monastery, the seat of the Kagyu order, old Rumtek Monastery and Research Institute of Tibetology.

Day 03
Tsomgo(Chhangu) Lake Excursion : Tsomgo(Chhangu) lake lies at 12400 ft on the old trade to Tibet about 35 kms from Gangtok near Nathula Pass, the border with China.

Day 04
Gangtok drive to Lachung Valley (8,800ft) (approx 5 hrs drive) Enroute dramatic terrain and gorgeous waterfalls, visit Kabi Lungstok, a historical site . Overnight in resort.

Day 05
Excursion to Yumthang Valley(11,800ft) along the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary home to almost 40 different species of rhododendron flowers. Also visit the hot spring, believed by the locals to have remedial value. Overnight in resort.

Day 06
Sightsee of Lachung village, visit the monastery and acquaint with the traditional life of the Lchung people. Drive back to Gangtok , enroute visit the Phodong Monastery, one of the oldest Kagyu monastery in Sikkim.

Day 07
Drive back to Bagdogra.

Included

• Twin sharing accommodation with full board at
  Gangtok : Hotel Tibet (3 star)
  Lachung : SnowLlion Resort
  Pemayantse: Norbugang Resort
• Transfers
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary in Tata Sumo (Isuzu type)
• English speaking guide
• All entrance fees and permits

North Sikkim Tour

Referred to as the ‘Garden Kingdom of the Himalayas’, flora and fauna of Sikkim with over 600 varieties of Orchids, 30 species of Rhododendrons and Primulas, is considered one of the botanical minefields in the world. Seventy percent of the landscape is still untouched by the modern civilisation . Forest life as such are still magically primeval and refreshingly intact, spared the chopper’s axe due to the eco-consciousness of the people advocated widely.

Day 01
Pickup from Bagdogra/NJP drive to Gangtok (approx 4 hrs)

Day 02
Tsomgo(Chhangu) Lake excursion

Day 03
Drive to Lachung, overnight in resort

Day 04
Yumthang Valley excursion and overnight in Yumthang in resort or camp

Day 05
Drive to Yumey-Samdrong at 15000 ft, 28 kms away from Yumthang to view the Donkiala Pass which stands at 18,500 ft high and separates the Lachung valley from the Lachen valley. Yumey-Samdrong, a beautiful paradise, full of wild flowers, fauna and hot springs till now was inaccessible to tourists, being a restricted area. Overnight in resort/camp in Yumthang

Day 06
Drive to Lachen valley (9,800 ft) (approx 2 hrs drive). Over night in resort

Day 07
Excursion to Thangu, (13,800 ft)the gateway to the sacred lakes, Gurudongmar and Cholamu and acquaint yourself with the nomadic life of the Lachen people. (approx 5 hrs tour)

Day 08
Drive back to Gangtok enroute visit Phodong and Labrang Monastery

Day 09 Drop at Bagdogra.

Included

• Twin sharing accommodation with full board at
  Gangtok : Hotel Tibet (3 star)
  Lachung : Snow Lion Resort
• Transfers
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary in Tata Sumo (Isuzu type)
• English speaking guide
• All entrance fees and permits

Sublime Pemayangtse

Pemayangtse was founded during the reign of Chador Namgyal the third Chogyal in 1705 and is perched at a height of 2085 mts. It is the second oldest and perhaps the most important monastery in Sikkim. Pemayangtse belongs to the Nyingma order and all other Nyingma monasteries in Sikkim are subordinate to it. The 108 monks living here are from the Bhutia families of Sikkim.

The monastery contains numerous antique idols and object of worship. The top wooden structure depicting the Mahaguru's Paradise Sangthokpelri was completed in five years, single handedly by the late Dungzin Rinpoche.

Day 01
Pickup from Bagdogra/NJP drive to Gangtok (approx 4 hrs)

Day 02
Gangtok local sightseeing

Day 03
Tsomgo(Chhangu) Lake excursion

Day 04
Drive to Pemayangtse in West Sikkim (approx 5 hrs drive)

Day 05
Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, the premier Nyinmapa Monastery in Sikkim and the Rabdentse Palace ruins. View the majestic Khangchendzonga peaks looming right in front of you

Day 06
Exursion to Khechopalri Lake, also known as the "Wishing Lake" as locals believe any wish made here comes true. Also enroute visit the Khangchendzonga falls (approx 6 hrs tour)

Day 07
Drive from Pemayangtse to Bagdogra (approx 5 hrs drive).

Included

• Twin sharing accommodation with full board at
  Gangtok : Hotel Tibet (3 star)
  Pemayantse: Norbugang Resort
  Yuksom : Hotel Tashigang
• Transfers
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary in Tata Sumo (Isuzu type)
• English speaking guide
• All entrance fees and permits.

Eastern Himalayan Tour

Explore SIKKIM & Darjeeling

High above the heat and dust of the Indian plains, cradled by the towering peaks of the Himalayas, lies Sikkim. A land of awesome beauty and color. It shares its borders with the countries of Tibet, Bhutan, India and Nepal.

Nestled in the grandeur of snow-capped mountains and lush-green tea planations lies the "Queen of the Hills" Darjeeling. A holiday resort of the Victorian era, it still exudes its past grandeur, charm and majesty.

Day 01
Bagdogra – Gangtok - Distance:  129 kms, Time:  5 hrs drive

Day 02
Gangtok Sightseeing
Morning : Rumtek, a Kagyu Monastery also the seat of the Gyalwa Karmapa, Research Institute of Tibetology, the Do-drul Stupa and orchid sanctuary for a glimpse of the rare orchids.
Afternoon: Visit Enchey Monastery, a Nyinmapa Monastery, the local handicraft center and the Flower Exhibition

Day 03
Visit Tsomgo(Chhangu) Lake
A sacred lake 35kms away situated at an altitude of 12400 ft near Nathula, the border between Tibet and IndiaDay 04
Gangtok – Lachung
Distance:149kms Time:5 hrs drive  
Halt in one of the ethnic village resort, visit the Lachung Monastery and stroll through the village for a glimpse of typical village life

Day 05
Lachung – Yumthang – Lachung
Leave early in the morning to visit the Yumthang valley, passing through the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary, home to nearly 40 varieties of rhododendron flowers. Yumthang valley at 11,800 ft is breathtakingly beautiful with snow-capped peaks and nature aglow

Day 06
Lachung – Gangtok
Leave for Gangtok, visiting the Phodong Monastery enroute

Day 07
Gangtok – Pemayangtse
Distance: 119 kms,  Time: approx 5 hrs

Day 08
Visit Khechoplari lake
Distance: about 22 kms
Khechoplari lake is also known as ‘Wishing Lake’. Also visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, the premier Nyinmapa Monastery, which houses the ‘Zandopalri’ a man-made wooden structure depicting the celestial abode of Guru Rimpoche

Day 09
Visit Tashiding Monastery
It is situated on top of a hill-top, another 17th century Nyinmapa Monastery. Enroute visit the hot-springs

Day 10
Pemayangtse – Darjeeling
Time: 4 hrs approx. Enroute visit Rabdentse Palace ruins

Day 11
Visit Tiger Hill in the morning to view the sunrise & visit the Himalayan Mountain Institute, Tea Garden, Batasia Loop and the Tibetan Refugee Camp. Afternoon, visit the Dali Gompa, and take a short ride in the famed “Toy Train"

Day 12
Visit Mirik
Boating excursion at Sumendu Lake

Day 13
Darjeeling – Kalimpong
Distance: 50 kms   Time: 2.5 hrs approx

Day 14
Sightseeing around Kalimpong
Walk around the town visiting the Art and Crafts Centre, Nurseries, and then on to Durpin Hill, about 5 kms away from the town for breathtaking view of the of Khanchenzonga range, and the whole Chola range of Sikkim

Day 15
Kalimpong – Bagdogra  
Time: 2.5 hrs approx  
Drop to to the airport to catch connecting flight back home.

Included

• Twin sharing accommodation with full board at Gangtok : Hotel Tibet (3 star) - Pemayantse: Norbugang Resort - Lachung : Snow lion Resort - Darjeeling : Hotel New Elgin (3 star) - Kalimpong : Hotel Silver Oaks ( 3 star)
• Transfers
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary in Tata Sumo (Isuzu type);
• English speaking guide
• All entrance fees and permits.

Rhododendron Trail

Departure is from Kathmandu in Nepal:

Sikkim - 'the best-kept secret in the Himalayas' - is nestled between Nepal, China (Tibet), Bhutan & West Bengal (India). Sikkim's rugged & dramatic terrain has elevation variations ranging from 285 mts. to 8540 mts. It is the ultimate Paradise for Botanist & plant lovers with over 4000 species of flowering plants, including an incredible 600 species of orchid.

For adventure lovers, the unrivalled trekking trails offers verdant forests, rhododendron-covered hillsides, remote monasteries, glaciers, high passes and magnificent mountain views. Khangchendzonga (8435m.), the third highest mountain in the world lies in the small state of Sikkim.

Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar. Drive to Gangtok (7 hrs approx.). On arrival meet, assist and drive to Gangtok. Overnight hotel.

Day 02: Gangtok, (1,600m.).
AM: Visit Enchey Monastery, Government Institute of Cottage Industry, Dodrul Chorten, Research Institute of Tibetology.
PM: Visit Rumtek Monastery situated 24 kms from the city. This magnificent monastery was built by the late Gyalwa Karmapa, the head of the Kagyu sect. Overnight hotel.

Day 03: Gangtok-Hilley-Versey (2,840 m.).
After an early breakfast drive to Hilley and then walk through a lush forest of pines, firs and rhododendron to Versey. 
Overnight Tourist hut / Tent.

Day 04: Day halt at Versey:
The entire day is spent in exploring the area and savouring the sight and the scent of the flowers.
Overnight Tourist hut/Tent.

Day 05: Versey-Dentam-Pemayansgste (2,085 m.) 
AM: After breakfast walk downhill to the village of Dentam (7 kms) and drive to Pemayangste.
PM: Visit the Pemayansgste Monastery, situated adjacent to the hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 06: Pemayangste-Khecheodpalri lake-Pemayangste.
AM: After breakfast drive to Khecheodpalri lake which is also known as the wishing lake and is considered very sacred by the Sikkimese.
PM: A short walk to Sangachholing Monastery 
(2 km./45 mins) located on a hill top above the hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 07: Pemayansgste-Siliguri (133 kms).
AM: Drive leisurely along the Tista river to the southern plains. Overnight hotel.

Day 08: Siliguri-Biratnagar (150 kms).
AM: Early morning drive to Biratnagar airport for your flight to Kathmandu.

Included

• Accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Full board
• Ground transfers
• Sightseeing as per Itinerary with English speaking guide,
• Entrance fees and permits.