11 Days / 10 Nights Gangtok, Zuluk, Pelling, North Sikkim (Lachung), and Darjeeling

11 Days / 10 Nights Gangtok, Zuluk, Pelling, North Sikkim (Lachung), and Darjeeling

11 Days

Overview

Experience the enchanting Eastern Himalayas — from the serene lakes of Gangtok and the
misty Silk Route of Zuluk to the pristine valleys of North Sikkim and the colonial charm of
Darjeeling. This 11-day journey blends nature, adventure, and culture for an unforgettable
mountain escape.

Trip Highlights

 Scenic drive through the Old Silk Route (Zuluk)
 Excursion to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and Nathula Pass (optional)
 Explore Yumthang Valley and Zero Point in North Sikkim
 Visit iconic Pelling monasteries and Darjeeling viewpoints
 Private SUV for the entire trip
 Stay in curated 3★ hill hotels with meals

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 :

Arrival at Bagdogra / NJP → Transfer to Gangtok

 Meet & greet by Hill Dekho representative at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway
Station.
 Drive to Gangtok (5–6 hrs) through scenic valleys.
 Evening leisure walk at MG Marg.
 Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 2 :

Excursion to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir & Nathula Pass (Optional

@ Extra Cost) → Transfer to Zuluk
 Visit:
o Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft)
o Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
o Nathula Pass (14,140 ft) (extra permit & cost)
 Later, transfer to Zuluk via the breathtaking Silk Route (32 hairpin bends).
 Overnight stay in Zuluk.

Day 3 :

Zuluk Sightseeing → Back to Gangtok

 Early morning sightseeing:
o Thambi View Point
o Lungthung
o Kupup Lake
o Old Baba Mandir
 Return to Gangtok by evening.
 Overnight stay in Gangtok

Day 4 :

Gangtok → Lachung (Approx. 6 hrs)

 After breakfast, transfer to Lachung (8,700 ft).
 En route visit:
o Seven Sister Waterfall
o Naga Waterfall
o Singhik Viewpoint
 Arrive by evening, dinner & overnight stay in Lachung.

Day 5 :

Yumthang Valley & Zero Point Excursion → Return to Gangtok

 Visit Yumthang Valley (11,800 ft) – “Valley of Flowers.”
 Optional excursion to Zero Point (15,300 ft) at extra cost.
 Return drive to Gangtok, reach by evening.
 Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 6 :

Gangtok Local Sightseeing

 Visit:
o Banjhakri Falls
o Tashi View Point
o Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok
o Flower Exhibition Centre
o Do Drul Chorten
o Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
o Evening walk at MG Marg
 Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 7 :

Gangtok → Pelling (Approx. 4 hrs)

 Drive via Ravangla and Namchi, visit:
o Samdruptse Monastery
o Char Dham Temple Complex
o Optional: Temi Tea Garden
 Arrive in Pelling by evening.
 Overnight stay in Pelling.

Day 8 :

Pelling Local Sightseeing

 Explore:
o Khecheopalri Lake
o Pemayangtse Monastery
o Rabdentse Ruins
o Sky Walk
o Rimbi & Kanchenjunga Falls
 Evening leisure.
 Overnight stay in Pelling.

Day 9 :

Pelling → Darjeeling (Approx. 4.5 hrs)

 After breakfast, transfer to Darjeeling.
 Drive through tea gardens and mountain villages.
 Evening at Mall Road for shopping.
 Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 10 :

Darjeeling Local Sightseeing

 Early morning:
o Tiger Hill for sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga
o Batasia Loop
o Ghoom Monastery
 After breakfast, visit:
o Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
o Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park
o Tibetan Refugee Centre
o Tea Garden Visit
 Evening free for leisure.
 Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 11 :

Departure

 After breakfast, check-out from hotel.
 Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station for departure.
 Tour ends with unforgettable memories with Hill Dekho.