Short Sikkim Trip

Welcome to the north eastern heaven on earth. Your Sikkim-Darjeeling tour starts here Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Gangtok and visit famous coronation bridge .Locals call the bridge Baghpool, meaning tiger bridge, because of the two lion statues (bagh actually means tiger) at one entrance of the bridge. John Chambers, the last British executive Engineer of the Darjeeling Division Public Works Department (PWD), carried out the design and also sevok kali temple. The Sevoke Kali Mandir is a temple dedicated to Kali Maa, the Goddess of Destruction and is considered a very sacred place of the Hindus. It is situated on the top of the hill near Bagh Pool over the mighty Teesta River. It is about 23 kms away from the heart of Siliguri town and is very famous among the people of this region. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Evening free to go famous MG Road & Enjoy the local Beauty of Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok

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After breakfast day excursion to the oval shaped Tsomgo Lake (40 kms from Gangtok departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 mts. with an average depth of 50 ft and home to the Brahminy duck and several migratory birds. In spring enjoy the beauty of premolars, magnolias and rhododendron in bloomOn the way stop at KyongnoslaThe cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Travel to Baba Mandir (Memorial & temple honoring Indian army soldier, folk hero & saint Baba Harbhajan Singh.) another 17 kms beyond Tsomgo lake. Return to Gangtok. Overnight halt at GangtokHotel.. Try a yak-ride along the shores of the alpine lake or take a walk past the food-stalls and souvenir shops to the natural shore of the lake. A cable car that climbs to 14,500 feet on the snow-covered slopes near Changu Lake is fast becoming a major attraction for tourists to Sikkim. Built after an almost a decade-long struggle, the Tsomgo Passenger Ropeway started operation in July 2017 Optional Nathula (Additional Cost) (14140 Ft / 4310 Mts / 20 Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) is an Indo China border, controlled by the Indian Army & is situated approx 20 Kms ahead of Tshangu Lake at an height of 14140 Ft / 4310. The journey to Nathula& Baba Mandir is same up to 16 Kms. At this point the right arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir & left arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula. One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date & it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday & Tuesday for tourist. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible & a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit. There is no refund, in case the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism & due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc) one is not able to visit.pickup and drop from north sikkim stand for sumo/maxx8am to 8pm) nathulaexta Rs 6000 per Cab (Nathula Monday Tuesday Closed)

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Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, , Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & bathang Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok. *Ropeway / Cable Car (Optional) which can be paid directly to the driver.

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After breakfast at your hotel and proceed for the NJP Station / Bagdogra (IXB).