East India Holidays

East India Tours

» SIKKIM : THE LAST SANGRILLA
Duration : 6 Nights / 7 Days
Destinations : Bagdogra - New Jalpaiguri - Pelling - Gangtok - Lachung - Gangtok - Bagdogra

People said it "The last Shangri-La on Earth" and "The Land of Thunder Dragon"
The kingdom is an exotic land of high mountains and lust valleys, snow clad peaks and clear running springs a pristine ecology and an incredible wealth of wild life. Hidden in the eastern Himalayas between India and Tibet. This sparsely populated country of six hundred thousand people is the last surviving Mahayana Buddhist state. Bhutan remained separated from the modern world for many centuries but now it has open its door for visitors. So HIMACT makes your dream come true through its exciting programs specially made for you to one of the most fascinating and mysterious land on earth. We have different types of tour. i.e, special cultural and historical tours, excursion for wild life enthusiasts and bird watchers, trekking and expedition for individual as well as for groups.

Please write us for our exclusive package to "The Last Sangrilla of Earth". We will give you necessary information.

Day 1 : Bagdogra - New Jalpaiguri - Pelling (Pemayangtse)
Arrive Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri. Transfer by road to Pelling (120kms / 4.5hrs), the nearest motorable point to Mount Kanchendzonga, the worlds third highest peak. Proceed to your hotel.

Day 2 : Peling (Pemayangtse)
This morning you will visit the Changay Falls & Singshore Bridge. Also visit Dentam Bazar - a beautiful Sikkimease village and the Pemayangtse Monastery. Late this afternoon you visit Rimbi Falls and the Sacred Kechodpalri Lake.

Day 3 : Peling (Pemayangtse) - Gangtok
Today you will be transferred to Gangtok (125kms / 6.5 hrs), the capital of the state of Sikkim. En-route to Gangtok you will visit Ravangla - a small township in South Sikkim at the base of Menam Hill at an altitude of 5500 ft.

Day 4 : Gangtok
Today you commence your tour of Gangtok with a visit to the Rumtek Monastery, the biggest monastery in Sikkim and the Chortan Stupa.

Day 5 : Gangtok
This morning you will proceed on an excursion to the sacred Tshongu Lake (12400 ft), (32 kms / 2 hrs) Enjoy an optional Yak ride around this picturesque lake.

Day 6 : Gangtok - Lachung
Today you will be transferred to Lachung (117 Kms / 5.5 Hrs), stop over at Tashi View point which offers a panoramic view of the mountains, later visit the Phodong Monastery and Chumthang Valley.

Day 7 : Lachung
Early this morning you will proceed on an excursion to Yumtahng Valley located at an altitude of 12,000 feet, en-route visit the Hot Spring and Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary. This afternoon you visit Lachung Monastery and the Cottage Industry Emporium.

Day 8 : Lachung - Gangtok
Today you will be transferred back to Gangtok. (117kms / 5 hrs). Proceed to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 9 : Gangtok - Bagdogra
Transfer to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (115 kms / 4.5 hrs) for your onward journey.


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