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Gangtok Pelling | FREE Ropeway Adventure Highlights

  • Adore the alpine woodlands around the mesmerising oval-shaped Tsomgo Lake and experience the decorated Yak rides and ropeway
  • Travel through one of the highest accessible passes - Nathula Pass on the border of India & China
  • Seek blessing of the deities from Chardham at Namchi Chardham, housing the replica of the popular Chardhams and a massive 108 ft statue of Lord Shiva
  • Make the wish at the most sacred lake of the region - Khecheopalri Lake which is kept clean by the birds nesting in the surrounding forest
  • Take back souvenirs in the form of Tibetan carpet, Sikkimese clothes, Thangkas, and intricately carved woodwork from the old market of Gangtok.

Gangtok Pelling | FREE Ropeway Adventure Overview

About the Tour:

Gangtok, the brother state of 7 sister states settled in the mountains and is renowned for its Buddhist pilgrimage. It provides breathtaking views of the mighty Mt.Kangchenjunga, the world's 3rd highest peak. Pelling is another interesting Sikkim destination covered with a wishful lake and cascading waterfalls. In the 5 Days, the Gangtok Pelling tour gets the blessing from the Buddhist monastery covered with positive vibes and prayer. Taste the local cuisine of the location and take an evening walk in the local market to buy souvenirs.


Quick Info:

Start Point/ End Point: Bagdogra airport/ NJP railway station  

Pick-up Timing/ Drop Timing: As per Traveller's Convivence

Route : Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Baba Mandir - Gangtok - Ravangla/Namchi - Pelling - Darjeeling

Duration : 5 Days & 4 Nights

Customization: As per the requirement

Inclusions:

  • Accommodation in Standard Hotel (Customization Possible on Request)
  • Breakfast on All Days (Customization Possible on Request)
  • Vehicle: Hatchback/SUV/similar (Depending upon group size) 
  • Permits, Tolls, Fuel charges, Parking charges
  • Driver Allowances
  • Highly experienced driver cum Guide


Things Not To Miss:

  • River-rafting at Teesta river.
  • Enjoy the old-school Momos at the colorful cafes at MG Marg.
  • Yak rides and Ropeway activities at Tsomgo Lake.
  • Explore the Singshore bridge and Sky Walk in Pelling.


How to Reach:

The easiest option to start this trip is by either reaching the Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) in Siliguri (West Bengal). Both are very well connected with the major cities all over India, as it serves as a major gateway to North-East India.

Gangtok Pelling | FREE Ropeway Adventure Itinerary

Day 1
NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok | Welcome to the Capital City of Sikkim
  • Upon arrival at the Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station, our representative will meet you and arrange a hassle-free transfer to Gangtok.
  • Don’t forget to capture the picturesque views of the mighty Teesta River.
  • Upon reaching Gangtok, check-in to the hotel where the evening will be for your leisure.
  • You can also explore the famous MG Marg to treasure some unique souvenirs and authentic cuisines.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Day 2
Gangtok Excursion Tour | Listen to the local story of Baba Mandir
  • After a tasty breakfast, you will leave to visit the famous Tsomgo Lake aka Changu Lake.
  • It has an elevation of about 3,780 m, offers breathtaking scenic beauty, is home to Brahminy Ducks and many other migratory bird,s and is popular for its colour changing phenomenon.
  • Following this, you will visit the shrine of the famous Baba Mandir where it is believed that his spirit protects every soldier in the inhospitable high-altitude terrain of the Eastern Himalayas.
  • Later, you can also visit Nathula Pass (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) which is one of the most crucial passes on the crossroads of the India-China border (at additional cost).
  • Later, return back to Gangtok for an overnight stay.
Day 3
Gangtok to Pelling via Ravangla/ Namchi | From East Sikkim to West Sikkim
  • After breakfast, enjoy a comfortable transfer from Gangtok to Pelling via Ravangla OR Namchi.
  • On the way, stop by Buddha Park and witness the 130 ft. High Shakyamuni Buddha Statue
  • OR visit the Namchi Chardham and witness the 108 ft. High Statue of Lord Shiva encircled and supported by a girdle of Chardham, which are situated in India at four different places, in East as Jagannath, West as Dwarika, South as Rameshwaram, and North as Badrinath.
  • As you drive towards Pelling witness the beauty of the Kanchenjunga Ranges.
  • Upon reaching, check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4
Pelling City Tour | Visit the most sacred lake of Sikkim
  • After a hearty breakfast, indulge in an immersive City tour of Pelling.
  • Head to the sacred Khecheopalri Lake which is also known as the wish-fulfilling lake and has religious significance in both Hindu and Buddhist folklore.
  • Further sightseeing will include a visit to some of the most scenic waterfalls like Rimbi Waterfalls and the Kanchenjunga Waterfall.
  • Later, seek blessings of the local deities by visiting the theKhecheopalri Monastery and Pemayangtse Monastery.
  • Visit the Rabdentse Ruins to know about the glorious past of Sikkim.
  • Other sightseeing places for the day include Bird Sanctuary, Darap Valley, Helipad Ground & Rimbi Orange Garden.
  • Return back to the hotel, after a day full of sightseeing for an overnight stay.
Day 5
Departure | Goodbye with lots of memories
  • After having a hearty breakfast, you will be leaving for the NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
  • Your tour concludes as soon as you are dropped at the desired location for your onwards journey.
  • It’s now time to head back home with a plethora of good memories.

Select Package Options

Visit the capital city of Sikkim Gangtok and with it explore pelling city where you can get astonishing views of Kunchunjunga.

Price Includes
  • Stay

    Comfortable stays in Gangtok & Pelling.

  • Meals

    Breakfast on all Days.

  • Transfers

    As per the Group size : Hatchback/SUV/Similar for the whole journey.

  • Permits

    All permits except ILP for NathuLa.

  • Driver

    Highly experienced Driver-cum-Guide.

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing as per the Itinerary.

More Details about Gangtok Pelling | FREE Ropeway Adventure

Know Before You Go for Gangtok Pelling | FREE Ropeway Adventure

  • Surcharges are applicable if your date of travel lies between 1st April - 30th June, Northeastern holiday week, and from 20th Dec - 5th Jan due to high traffic of travelers. Please note that these surcharges are applied by the local union and Thrillophilia has no participation in it.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card and aadhar card will not be considered as valid address proof.
  • Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
  • Thrillophilia reserves the right to rearrange or change the itinerary for reasons that are beyond control like Natural calamity, weather conditions, road block etc.
  • Pick up from the airport should be mandatorily between 5 am to 7 pm. Beyond these timings, it is recommended to stay in Siliguri & Traveller is advised to let Thrillophilia know before booking if they are arriving after 7 PM in Siliguri so that Thrillophilia can rearrange their Itinerary.
  • By default, We arrange a standard room in the category that the traveler decides to book. In case a traveller prefers an upper category room or a suite, they are requested to inform before booking the package.
  • As per North East guidelines, Vehicles are not on disposal & may not deviate from the itinerary unless any issue occurs such as bad weather, Political/social disturbances, roadblocks, VVIP movements & state transport rule prohibition. Transport services are from point to point only. Also, Sumo/Bolero is not allowed in the main market area between 8:00 – 20:00 thus these vehicles are not allowed to drop/pick up the travellers directly to/from hotels in Sikkim, Darjeeling, Gangtok & Pelling.
  • Nathula Pass is Indo-China Border which is operated by the Indian Army. There are some limitations to the entry of civilians therefore this place is optional in the itinerary. Travellers can opt for visiting this place at an additional charge directly to the tour operator. However, whether the travellers will be permitted to Nathula pass still depends on the instructions of Sikkim Tourism on the particular day of visit morning at 09:30 AM. Also, Nathula Check Post closes at 10:30 am & is closed on Monday & Tuesday every week.
  • Nathula Pass can be added at an extra cost 4000 INR/car, payable on the spot and is subjected to availability. (Applicable if Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir are included in the package.
  • The services in Tata Sumo/bolero/ non-luxury car (Allotted from Govt. local union) cannot be guaranteed in a good condition as the vehicles are usually very old and are already driven for more than 1 lakh kilometre in hilly terrains. We avoid arranging these cars for travellers.
  • Thrillophilia may do their best to provide an accommodation out of the accommodation list shared with the guest however a *similar hotel in the category booked by the traveller may also be assigned pertaining to various reasons like unavailability, Maintenance, Security, feedback from multiple guests & extenuating circumstances like an accident at a hotel or intervention of local authorities, bad weather, Political/social disturbances, roadblocks, VVIP movements & state transport rule prohibition. We will inform you about the change & reasons behind it in advance.
  • Heavy rainfalls are observed between June – September which means that real time itinerary changes are possible. Thrillophilia will arrange alternate sightseeing for the travellers however cost of alternative accommodation needs to be borne by the customer as the hotels prebooked execute their cancellation policies & are nonrefundable. This is generally what happens when you book the hotels yourself as well.
  • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities or sightseeing may be cancelled and in such cases, the operator will try to provide an alternate feasible activity when it’s possible. A refund may not be applicable & we may not be responsible for any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc
  • Foreigners are not allowed to visit the Baba Mandir.
  • Any sightseeing point which is not completed due to time constraints, traffic jam, natural calamity, travelers starting late, permits issued late or any other reason beyond control, Thrillophilia does not take the liability for a refund or a discount.
  • Real time cancellation is not entertained due to any reasons whatsoever. There will be no refund applicable. Rescheduling date of travel is treated as cancellation. 100% of the tour cost will be charged as cancellation fee due to charges levied in pre-planning & pre-bookings.
  • Cancellation as per cancellation policies on the website.
  • GST is applicable to the package and not mentioned in the above cost.
  • Air Fare / Train fare /Bus fare are not included in the package.
  • The traveler will have to take care of their international airfare, visa fees, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover.
  • Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the tour.
  • The tour takes place through an Eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.

Things To Carry for Gangtok Pelling | FREE Ropeway Adventure

  • Caps
  • Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf
  • Warm clothes
  • Hiking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Fleece jackets and thermals
  • Back pack (50-60l)

Gangtok Pelling | FREE Ropeway Adventure Map

Starting Point
Siliguri
Siliguri, West Bengal, India