Overview
Experience the magical beauty of the Eastern Himalayas with this unforgettable 8-day journey through Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, and Tsomgo Lake.
Begin your adventure from Bagdogra and travel to the charming hill station of Darjeeling, famous for its tea gardens, colonial charm, and breathtaking sunrise views over Mount Kanchenjunga.
Continue towards the scenic Himalayan destinations of Pelling and Gangtok, where monasteries, waterfalls, valleys, lakes, and mountain landscapes create a truly mesmerizing experience.
Explore the untouched beauty of Lachung and the spectacular Yumthang Valley, also known as the Valley of Flowers. Visit the famous Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir near the Indo-China border.
This package perfectly combines Himalayan landscapes, monasteries, tea gardens, valleys, waterfalls, mountain adventures, and cultural experiences.
Highlights
- Tiger Hill Sunrise Experience
- Yumthang Valley Adventure
- Changu Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion
- Pelling Skywalk & Monasteries
- Darjeeling Tea Gardens & Toy Train Atmosphere
Itinerary
Pick-up from Bagdogra Airport at 2.00 PM and immediately depart for Darjeeling directly. (Approx. 70 km / 2.5 hours) For pick-up of tourists arriving after 2 PM, the tourist will have to pay approximately Rs. 5000 to 5500 extra per vehicle.) If you have a personal vehicle during your trip, then there will be no time limit for any kind of pick-up and drop.
Reach Tiger Hill by vehicle at 4:00 AM and enjoy the thrilling beauty of sunrise. After enjoying the third highest peak in the world and 28208 feet above sea level, Kanchenjunga, which is visible from India and bathed in the first golden rays of the sun god, is located in Nepal and is the third highest peak in the world. After enjoying the wonderful beauty of the snowy peaks of the Kanchenjunga mountain range and visiting the Gurkha War Memorial (Batasia Loop), return to the hotel and get ready after tea and breakfast. Immediately visit the sights of Darjeeling such as the Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Zoo (closed every Thursday), Tenzin Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre, Tea Garden and other places and relax or do some free time. (Toy train will have to be booked from the IRCTC website after 2 pm at your own expense and on your own.)
After breakfast, depart from Darjeeling to Pelling. (Approx. 80 km. / 4 hours – Hill Road). After that, visit Sky Walk with Chenrezi Statue, Pemayungesti Monastery, Rabdentsi Ruins, Bird Sanctuary, then arrive at the hotel in Pelling and relax. (Pelling is a beautiful and picturesque hill station located at an altitude of 6300 feet.)
After breakfast, leave Pelling for Gangtok. (Approx. 150 km. / 5 hours - Hill Road) including a visit to Namchi (Chard ham) and Tea Garden, then leave for Gangtok. (If you want to go to Ravangala (Buddha Temple), you will have to pay extra money separately.)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Gangtok and pack all the warm clothes and only two pairs of clothes and leave for Lachung. (Approx. 110 km. 6 hours – Hill Road) Lachung, located in the northern part of the state of Sikkim, is located at an altitude of 8700 feet. After visiting various waterfalls on the way to Lachung, arrive at the hotel in Lachung and relax.
After breakfast, leave for Yumthang Valley. Yumthang is a very cold hill station located at an altitude of 12000 feet and surrounded by snow-capped mountains on all sides. It is also called the Valley of Flowers. (Tourists who want to go further than Yumthang to a place called Zero Point will have to pay extra for it.) After lunch in Lachung, leave for Gangtok. (Approx. 110 km. 6 hours - Hill Road)
After breakfast, leave Gangtok for Changu Lake and Baba Temple. (Approx. 55 km. 3 hours’ hill road) Depending on the weather conditions, if this place or road is closed due to snowfall, landslides, traffic jams or other alternative sightseeing will be arranged. Visit to Nathula Pass at your own expense. (Closed every Monday)
After breakfast in the morning, the trip ends with a drop from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport. Book a flight or train after 12 noon. (Approx. 120 km / 6 hours’ hill road) If your vehicle is shared, then after breakfast at 6 am, it will be dropped at Bagdogra Airport. If the traveller needs to travel by train or plane at other times, he will have to pay an extra Rs. 5000 to 5500 for the vehicle.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Accommodation on a sharing basis
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner cooked by our Maharaj (Pure Veg)
- All Transfers By Mini Vehicle & Sightseeing by Small Local Union Vehicles like Sumo, Omni, Tavera, Wagon R, Innova, Scorpio – Subject to Group Size & availability in Season
- Services of our tour manager
- Rates Valid for Indian Nationals Only
The Cost Excludes
- GST Extra
- Air/Train Fare
- Any Kind Of Personal Expenses like Drinks, Phone Calls, Laundry, Etc.
- Anything that is not included in Inclusion
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
