South Sikkim Tour Packages

South Sikkim, India

Excellent from 8 reviews

Duration 9 days

Tour Type Special

Overview

What Happens in the Hill lives in the Hills? These are a gift of nature that makes your soul speak to you in ultimate peace. Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie, though very beautiful, has also become a mainstream. The time has come to change the dish on your plate. This time for a new experience visits the hills of Gangtok, Pelling, and Darjeeling. Face the glory of nature with “NOR” of Tour. Crack this deal now or regret it later. This tour from places of history and areas of art to adventure and excitement is a fun package that should be a lifetime experience for you in these mountains.

Locations for touring Pelling:

Places in and around Pelling include the sacred rock of Rani Dhunga, waterfalls, rock gardens, local monasteries, the ancient quaint Singashore Bridge, the two-way Kanchenjunga Falls, the altered waterfall, and the Kachepuri Lake for Buddhists.

Rabdentse Palace Ruins - It was the second capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Sikkim from 1670 to 1814. The Gorkha army destroyed the invasion of the capital city, and only the ruins of the palace and the remains now seen here. However, the city ruins seen in the northeast Indian state of present-day Sikkim, close to Pelling and West Sikkim districts; Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim which is close to the ruins.

Pemayangtse Monastery - It located in 1705 at Pemayangtse (2 km from Pelling). Lama Lathsun Champo founded the Buddhist monastery. A three-story structure, the monastery features paintings on its walls and statues of saints and Rinpoche, which situated on different floors.

Darap village - About 7 km en route to Yuksam, it is a small town. It mostly occupied by the Limbo tribe, including small populations from other communities.
Rimbi waterfall located 5 km from Darpen route to Khechapuri. It is the oldest in West Sikkim in the early 70s during the reign of the previous Sikkim king. The state govt has developed the Sevaro Rock Garden here, that is finished with manicured gardens, pools, pathways, rocks , etc.

Kanchenjunga Falls - about 28 km from Pelling and18 km from Rimbi River and. It is one of the most magnificent waterfalls in Sikkim and remains typically active throughout the year.

Changey Waterfall - 10 km from Pelling
Song Choiling Monastery - Located on edge above Pelling and watching the famous Pemayangtse Monastery. Its built-in 1697 AD; it considered to be one of the oldest monasteries in the state.

Pelling Sky Walk & Chenrezig Statue - A new attraction near Song Choling is a giant 130 ft statue of Chenrejig & a transparent sky walk made of glass that leads to the figure. It was opened in Nov 2018 and has since attracted significant strides.

Other places in Pelling

Other places in Pelling are Yuksom, Rinchenpong, Dzongri, and Burmesec.
Singhore Bridge - The Shore Bridge located about 26 km from Pelling. The bridge has a height of 100 meters and a length of 240 meters, which is the highest bridge in Sikkim and the second highest in Asia.

Itinerary

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Over night at Hotel.
Go for a full day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Flower Show. Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake - situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel
Transfer to Pelling (6100 Ft / 1860 Mts, 116 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast we drive way to Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird & Kanchanjunga Water fall. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening Back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel.
Transfer for Kalimpong (3937 Ft / 1200 Mts, 115 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel.
Today after Breakfast visit Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills. Transfer to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 70 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs), Overnight at Hotel.
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.
Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs) for onwards connection.

Included/Excluded

  • Meet & Greet upon arrival at Airport / NJP Station. Hotel Accommodation as per the name mentioned in the Category for duration as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All applicable Transfers & Sightseeing by NON AC vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the group as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis).
  • This vehicle will also change sector wise.
  • Government GST as applicable (as on date 01/07/2017 it is 05%)
  • Cost for extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Cost for optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Sightseeing entrance fees.
  • Cost for any other service not mentioned under the "Cost Includes" Head
  • Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance.
  • Cost for any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to change in package cost, which may come into effect prior to departure
  • Additional cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips etc.
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