WEST SIKKIM 4N/5D 

Welcome to the Cleanest State in India - Sikkim, and transfer to the capital city. As the aircraft lands at the nearest airport, our representative waits outside to meet & greet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and drives towards Gangtok (Alt.5550Ft/1675M). The drive is about 4 hours following the most scenic way through the beautiful lanes of Sikkim along with the picturesque Teesta River. On arrival, check into the beautiful view rooms of the hotel well equipped with modern amenities and sink into the soft bed to get off the exhaustion. In the evening, take a stroll in the neighborhood or enjoy some hot coffee sitting on the balcony while admiring the beauty of the place. Overnight at Gangtok.

As the morning sores in, the warm rays of the sun knock through the window to give a startup call for the second day. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in its peaceful surroundings, and load the bags with dry foods before leaving for a full-day trip to Tsomgo Lake with Baba Mandir / Nathula Pass Excursion.



New Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir - The Baba Mandir was built in the Memorial of Baba Harbhajan Singh or the 'Hero of Nathula', a soldier in the Indian Army. It is situated at a distance of 12 km from Tsomgo Lake, and 52 km from Gangtok city. Baba Harbhajan served as a part of the border patrol force, and in the year 1968 while escorting a mule column he felts on a fast-flowing stream and got carried away by the powerful water current. Soldiers found his remains after 3 days and cremated him with full military honor along with a shrine on his Samadhi built as per Baba's wish, which he expressed through his friend post-death.


Tsomgo Lake (12400ft) - Also known as Changu Lake is an oval-shaped glacial lake that is only 40 km from Gangtok City, and almost about 1 km in length with 15 meters in depth. The name Tsomgo is made of two words in Bhutia Language 'Tso' means 'lake' and 'Mgo' means 'head' in the short 'source of the lake'.



Nathula Pass - A major mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district, which is a corridor of passage between India and Tibet before it was closed in 1962 but reopened in 2006. Located around 56 km from Gangtok at an altitude of 14450 ft, the road to Nathula is the highest motorable road, passes through the Tsomgo Lake, and requires an entry permit to visit.

Nathula Pass is closed on Monday /Tuesday and Permit depends on Weather conditions & on an extra payment basis.

Overnight at Gangtok.

Today after early morning after breakfast we will go for Pelling via Namchi & Ravangla.
 

Namchi/Char Dham - Around 2 hours drive away from Sikkims capital, Gangtok, lies the marvellous temple compound of Char Dham locked away by spectacular mountains. The place is believed to wash off anybodys sins. It comprises four shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, Lord Jagannath and Lord Shiva. The shrine compound falls on the hilly route between Melli and Jorethang.



The Buddha Park of Ravangla, also known as Tathagata Tsal, is situated near Ravangla in South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It was constructed between 2006 and 2013, and features a 130-foot-high (40 m) statue of the Buddha, erected to mark the 2550th anniversary of the birth of Gautama Buddha, as its main attraction. The statue, built of 60 tonnes of copper.



Overnight at Pelling.
 

Post breakfast, start for Pelling Sightseeing Tour in two parts:
 

Pelling Skywalk and Sangacholing Monastery - Pelling Skywalk is a new attraction and an engineering marvel and is located just 3 km from Pelling town. The breathtaking view of Mt. Kanchanjungha makes visitors spellbound from here.



Rimbi Waterfalls - About 12 km away from Pelling and about 5 km further down from Darap village is Rimbi River Bank, which falls on the way to Khecheopalri, and Yuksam where the main attractions are the river waterfalls.



Kanchenjunga WaterFalls - One of the large waterfalls in West Sikkim situated at a distance of 24 km from Pelling. It is a major tourist attraction located on a sharply curved roadside. The water is so cold, and the intensity of the fall is also high, this water is directly from Kanchanjanga parvat, Holy water.



Khecheopalri Lake - Before leaving, make an immortal wish on it. It is a very holy and sacred lake, and birds prohibit any leaves to drop on the lake. This lake is a small paradise for Photographers & Bird explorers.



Pemyangse Monastery - The Pemyangse Monastery is a major attraction, not only because of its religious importance but also its history. The monastery which stands at an altitude of over 6,800 feet, is among the oldest in Sikkim.



The decoration within the monastery is full of impressive paintings on Buddhist themes and statues of Buddhist deities. In former times.



Rabdentse Ruins - Located near the Pemayangtse Monastery, this was the second capital of the Sikkim Royalty after Yuksom. The ruins of the city command a panoramic view of Kanchenjunga and the valley.



Night Stay at the Hotel in Pelling.