West Sikkim
✅ Day 1: Arrival at Pelling
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Arrival: Reach Pelling from NJP/Bagdogra (approx. 4.5–5 hours by road).
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Check-in: Hotel in Upper Pelling or Helipad area (best views).
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Sightseeing (if time permits):
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Rabdentse Ruins
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Pemayangtse Monastery
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Helipad viewpoint
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Evening: Leisure walk, explore local cafés.
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Overnight: Pelling
✅ Day 2: Pelling Local Sightseeing
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After breakfast, full-day sightseeing:
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Sky Walk and Chenrezig Statue
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Rimbi Waterfall
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Khecheopalri Lake (wishing lake)
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Kanchenjunga Falls
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Darap Village (optional)
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Evening: Rest or explore local market
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Overnight: Pelling
✅ Day 3: Pelling ➝ Ravangla ➝ Namchi
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Check out after breakfast.
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Drive to Ravangla (2.5 hrs):
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Buddha Park (Tathagata Tsal) – Giant Buddha statue and scenic garden
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Optional: Ralong Monastery
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Continue to Namchi (1 hr):
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Visit Samdruptse Hill (Guru Padmasambhava statue)
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Check into hotel
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Evening: Visit Namchi Rock Garden or local market
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Overnight: Namchi
✅ Day 4: Namchi ➝ Departure
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Morning visit (time permitting):
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Siddheswar Dham / Char Dham (replicas of Indian Char Dhams)
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Drive to NJP/Bagdogra (approx. 4.5 hrs)
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Trip ends
✅ Tips:
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Best Time to Visit: March–May or Oct–December.
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Carry: Light woollens, rain gear (monsoon), sturdy shoes.
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Permits: No special permits needed for Indian tourists for these areas.
