5-day itinerary for a trip to Sikkim covering peling
Here's a 5-day itinerary for a trip to Sikkim : Day 1: Arrival and Local Sightseeing Arrive at Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri railway station and transfer to Gangtok (about 4-5 hours). Check-in at your hotel and freshen up. Visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, which has a collection of Tibetan artifacts and manuscripts, and the Enchey Monastery, a beautiful 200-year-old monastery. Spend the evening exploring the MG Road area, which has plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Day 2: Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir Excursion After breakfast, head to Tsomgo Lake, a beautiful glacial lake located about 40 km from Gangtok. Enjoy the scenic drive through the mountains and stop at the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary on the way. Visit Baba Mandir, a temple dedicated to an Indian Army soldier who died in the Indo-China war of 1962. Return to Gangtok in the evening. Day 3: Gangtok to Pelling Check out from your hotel in Gangtok and drive to Pelling (about 4-5 hours...