North East – Himalayan Trail – 9N / 10D

HIMALAYAN TRAIL (Mirik 1N – Darjeeling 2N – Pelling 2N – Gangtok 3N – Kalimpong 1N)

Day 01: Bagdogra Airport – Mirik (55 kms / 2 hrs)

Meet & Greet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport & transfer to Mirik (4,902 ft.). Mirik is famous for its man-made Sumendu Lake, Cardamom plantations and Tea Estates. (One can do Boating on direct payment basis in lake). On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Mirik.

Day 02: Mirik – Darjeeling (49 kms / 2 hrs)

After breakfast & transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.) via Indo-Nepal Border (Extra vehicle charges will be applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market). On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 03: Darjeeling Sightseeing Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khanchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.

After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 04: Darjeeling – Pelling (80 Kms / 4 hrs)

This morning after breakfast transfer to Pelling (6,300 ft.) via Singla Check post. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 05: Pelling Sightseeing

After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. 1st Half tour – Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khanchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour – Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 06: Pelling – Gangtok (150 kms / 5 hrs) via Chardham

After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). Enroute visit Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 07: Gangtok Local Sightseeing

Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 08: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok. (In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)

Day 09: Gangtok – Kalimpong (75 kms / 3 hrs) Sightseeing

After breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (3,950 ft.). On arrival check in to your hotel. Afternoon in visit Mangal Dham, Deolo Hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Golf Garden, Durpin Dara Hill & Pine View Nursery back to hotel. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.

Day 10: Kalimpong –Bagdogra airport (75 kms / 3 hrs)

After breakfast Check-out from hotel on time and take the departure transfer to Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.

HIMALAYAN TRAIL (Mirik 1N – Darjeeling 2N – Pelling 2N – Gangtok 3N – Kalimpong 1N)

Day 01: IXB Airport – Mirik (55 kms / 2 hrs) Meet & Greet on arrival at IXB Airport & transfer to Mirik (4,902 ft.). Mirik is famous for its man-made Sumendu Lake, Cardamom plantations and Tea Estates. (One can do Boating on direct payment basis in lake). On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Mirik.

Day 02: Mirik – Darjeeling (49 kms / 2 hrs) After breakfast & transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.) via Indo-Nepal Border (Extra vehicle charges will be applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market). On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 03: Darjeeling Sightseeing Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 04: Darjeeling – Pelling (80 Kms / 4 hrs) This morning after breakfast transfer to Pelling (6,300 ft.) via Singla Check post. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 05: Pelling Sightseeing After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. 1st Half tour – Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour – Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 06: Pelling – Gangtok (150 kms / 5 hrs) via Chardham After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). Enroute visit Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 07: Gangtok Local Sightseeing Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 08: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok. (In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)

Day 09: Gangtok – Kalimpong (75 kms / 3 hrs) Sightseeing After breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (3,950 ft.). On arrival check in to your hotel. Afternoon in visit Mangal Dham, Deolo Hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Golf Garden, Durpin Dara Hill & Pine View Nursery back to hotel. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.

Day 10: Kalimpong – IXB airport (75 kms / 3 hrs) After breakfast Check-out from hotel on time and take the departure transfer to IXB Airport for your onward journey.