COMPREHENSIVE HIMALAYAN TOUR in India – 14 DAYS (For more details, please visit http://www.travelastu.com http://travelastu.es)

COMPREHENSIVE HIMALAYAN TOUR – 14 DAYS

Mirik - Darjeeling – Pelling - Gangtok – Lachen - Lachung – Kalimpong

Nestled among the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Kanchenjunga towering over the azure sky, Darjeeling fondly called "Queen of the Hills", provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature

Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Mirik (51 kms / 2 hrs) Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Mirik (4,900 ft.). Mirik is famous for its man-made Sumendu Lake, Cardamom plantations and Tea Estates. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Mirik. 

Day 02: Mirik – Darjeeling (49 kms / 2 hrs) After breakfast & transfer to Darjeeling (6,710 ft.) Via Indo-Nepal Border (Extra vehicle charges will be applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market). On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 03: Darjeeling Sightseeing Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 04: Darjeeling – Pelling (109 Kms / 4 hrs) This morning after breakfast transfer to Pelling (6,100 ft.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling. 

Day 05: Pelling Sightseeing  After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. 1st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls,  Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Halipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 06: Pelling – Gangtok (120 kms / 5 hrs) via Chardham After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). Enroute visit Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok. 

Day 07: Gangtok Local Sightseeing Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok. 

Day 08: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) Which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok. (In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)

Day 09: Gangtok – Lachen (122 kms / 6 hrs) After breakfast pick up from hotel & drive to Lachen (9,800 ft.). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Water Fall, Naga Water Fall, and Arrive Lachen by evening. Overnight stay at Lachen. 

Day 10: Lachen – Chopta Valley – Gurudongmar Lake Early Morning drive to Chopta Valley (13,200 ft.) & Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft.). Back to hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen. 

Day 11: Lachen – Lachung (45 kms / 2 hrs) After breakfast drive to Lachung (8,800 ft.). Arrive Lachung & Check in at your hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Lachung. 

Day 12: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion + Zero Point After breakfast drive to Yumthang Valley (11,800 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch. Overnight stay at Lachung. 

Day 13: Lachung – Gangtok (116 kms / 6 hrs) After breakfast departure for Gangtok, enroute witness the wonderful Bheema & Twin water falls. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok. 

Day 14: Gangtok – Kalimpong (78 kms / 3 hrs) Sightseeing After breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (4,100 ft.). On arrival check in to your hotel. Afternoon in visit Mangal Dham, Deolo Hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Golf Garden, Durpin Dara Hill & Flower Nurseries back to hotel. Overnight stay at Kalimpong. 

Day 15: Kalimpong – NJP Rly Station / IXB airport (75 kms / 3 hrs) After breakfast Check-out from hotel on time and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.