Sikkim Exotica – Pelling, Ravangla & Gangtok

4 Nights / 5 Days · 1N Pelling, 1N Ravangla, 2N Gangtok — from ₹22,900 per person (all taxes & GST included)

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Overview

Discover the spiritual heart and high lakes of Sikkim on this well-rounded tour. In West Sikkim you visit the historic Pemayangtse Monastery, sacred Khecheopalri Lake and the soaring Singshore Bridge, then move on to Ravangla, a ridge-top town with sweeping views of the Greater Himalaya., On the way to Gangtok you see the giant Guru Padmasambhava statue at Namchi, the Char Dham pilgrimage complex and Buddha Park, before an unforgettable excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Breakfast and dinner are included, with a private vehicle throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra / NJP – Pelling

On arrival at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, drive to Pelling. On the way, visit Pemayangtse Monastery, one of the oldest and most important monasteries of the Nyingma order in Sikkim, sacred Khecheopalri Lake and the Singshore Suspension Bridge, among the highest bridges in Asia. Also see Kanchenjunga Falls and the Rock Garden.

Overnight: Pelling

Day 2: Pelling – Ravangla via Namchi & Char Dham

After breakfast, drive to Ravangla, a popular South Sikkim town on a ridge between Maenam and Tendong Hill with superb views of the Greater Himalaya. En route, visit Namchi with its giant statue of Guru Padmasambhava atop Samdruptse Hill, and the Char Dham pilgrimage centre at Solophok, where a towering statue of Lord Shiva stands among replicas of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the four Dhams.

Overnight: Ravangla

Day 3: Ravangla – Buddha Park – Gangtok

After breakfast, visit Buddha Park in Ravangla and then drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, often called one of India's most peaceful and beautiful states. Check in at your hotel.

Overnight: Gangtok

Day 4: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Drive up for a memorable excursion to Tsomgo Lake, one of the highest-altitude Himalayan lakes, oval-shaped and set in the East Sikkim Himalaya. Continue to the Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial, then return to Gangtok for an evening on M.G. Marg, the popular shopping area.

Permits for Tsomgo Lake require passport-size photographs and a valid photo ID (passport, driving licence or voter ID; Aadhaar and PAN are not accepted). If the road to Tsomgo Lake is closed due to weather, landslides or military movement, a half-day Gangtok city tour covering Gonjang Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Tashi Viewpoint, Bakthang Falls and the Handicrafts Centre will be provided instead.

Overnight: Gangtok

Day 5: Departure – Bagdogra / NJP

After breakfast, drive to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station for your onward journey.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in well-appointed rooms on double / twin sharing basis (inclusive of applicable GST)
• Daily breakfast and dinner
• Packaged drinking water in the room (half a litre per person per day; RO water thereafter)
• All transfers and sightseeing on a point-to-point basis by Wagon R or similar (two to three travellers) / Bolero or similar (four to eight travellers)
• All driver allowances

Exclusions

• Optional Nathula Pass extension with Tsomgo Lake – at extra cost, subject to permit availability
• Train or air fare
• Any transfer or sightseeing other than mentioned in the itinerary
• Entry fees at sightseeing points
• Vehicle at disposal (vehicle is provided point to point as per the itinerary)
• Vehicle upgrade (Innova / Xylo or similar) or an additional vehicle – at extra cost
• Local taxi fares from taxi stands where private vehicles are not permitted
• Expenses for worship or contributions at religious places
• Adventure or special activities
• Extra meals, room service, campfire / bonfire / BBQ
• Extra costs due to natural calamities, political unrest or other unavoidable circumstances
• Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls and alcoholic beverages
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions

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