Jeremy Travels | Travel with Smile

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(117 Ratings)

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Sikkim

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Heritage & Culture

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pax.

Overview

Itinerary

Day 1DAY 1 : Arrival in Gangtok

Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. Transfer to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. Check into your hotel and freshen up. Visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology to learn about Tibetan culture and history. Explore the Rumtek Monastery, a significant Buddhist monastery located on the outskirts of Gangtok. Return to Gangtok and spend the evening at leisure, exploring MG Marg and trying local cuisine.

Day 2DAY 2 : Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and Nathula Pass

Depart early for a day trip to Tsomgo Lake, a beautiful glacial lake located at an altitude of 12,313 feet. Continue to Baba Mandir, a sacred shrine dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh, a revered Indian soldier. If permitted and accessible, proceed to Nathula Pass, a high-altitude mountain pass on the Indo-China border. Return to Gangtok in the evening and relax at your hotel.

Day 3DAY 3 : Pelling

Check out from your hotel in Gangtok and drive to Pelling, a charming town in West Sikkim. En route, visit the picturesque Temi Tea Garden and enjoy a tea tasting session. Upon reaching Pelling, visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, one of the oldest and most significant monasteries in Sikkim. Explore the Rabdentse Ruins, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim, and enjoy panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga range. Check into your hotel in Pelling and relax for the evening.

Day 4DAY 4 : Yuksom and Khecheopalri Lake

Drive to Yuksom, the historic first capital of Sikkim and the base for many treks in the region. Visit the Coronation Throne, where the first Chogyal (religious king) of Sikkim was crowned. Trek to the Khecheopalri Lake, a sacred lake believed to fulfill wishes. Explore Dubdi Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. Return to Pelling in the evening and spend some time at leisure.

Day 5DAY 5 : Departure

Depending on your departure time, you may have some free time in the morning. Check out from your hotel and drive back to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station for your onward journey.