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Serene Sikkim

Image of Statue Lord Buddha Rabangla Sikkim India Asia

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Pelling, India → Bagdogra, India

Country: India
Start: Pelling, India
End: Bagdogra, India
Date: Flexible
Duration: 13 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 12 breakfasts, 12 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, SUV, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Witness sunrise and mountain views over Kanchenjunga from Pelling.
Visit Sangachoeling and Pemayangtse Monasteries in West Sikkim.
Walk the glass Skywalk beside the 42-metre Chenrezig statue.
Explore the Rabdentse Ruins, the former capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim.
Discover Tibetan Buddhist heritage at Rumtek Monastery and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
Travel to Tsomgo Lake at 3,780 metres near the Indo-China border.
Drive through alpine landscapes to Lachen and Lachung in North Sikkim.
Experience Yumthang Valley’s rhododendron meadows and hot springs.
Visit Thangu and Chopta Valleys in the high Himalayas.
Stay amid Sikkim’s only tea estate at Temi Tea Garden.
Walk through pine forests and tea plantations overlooking the Himalayas.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
Private transport, transfers, and sightseeing as per itinerary
Airport arrival and departure assistance
English-speaking guide
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Monument and monastery entrance fees included in the itinerary
Toll charges and road taxes
5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions

International and domestic airfares
Visa fees and processing
Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Optional activities and additional sightseeing requests
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses including laundry, shopping, phone calls, and tips
Travel insurance
Porterage and personal equipment expenses
Any item not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in Himalayan landscapes and Buddhist culture.
Seeking a slower-paced itinerary with scenic road journeys.
Nature lovers interested in forests, lakes, valleys, and tea estates.
Photography enthusiasts looking for mountain and monastery scenery.
Want a mix of spirituality, culture, and natural beauty.
Couples and mature travellers seeking quieter destinations.
Visitors comfortable with moderate-altitude travel.
Highly sensitive to altitude above 3,500 metres.
Uncomfortable with long winding mountain drives.
Expecting luxury nightlife or extensive urban entertainment.
Seeking fast-paced adventure sports-focused itineraries.
Serious mobility limitations due to uneven terrain and stairs at monasteries and viewpoints.
Families with infants or travellers requiring extensive medical accessibility support.

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Serene Sikkim

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Bagdogra – Pelling

Day 2: Pelling

Day 3: Pelling

Day 4: Pelling – Ravangla – Gangtok

Day 5: Gangtok

Day 6: Tsomgo Lake Excursion

Day 7: Gangtok – Lachen

Day 8: Lachen – Lachung

Day 9: Lachung – Yumthang Valley – Lachung

Day 10: Lachung – Temi Tea Garden

Day 11: Temi Tea Garden

Day 12: Temi Tea Garden

Day 13: Temi Tea Garden – Bagdogra

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Exclusions

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