RHODODENDRON TRAIL
GANGTOK/VERSEY and PEMAYANSGSTE |
Country: Sikkim |
Description |
| Sikkim - 'the best-kept secret in
the Himalayas' - is nestled between Nepal, China (Tibet),
Bhutan & West Bengal (India). Sikkim's rugged
& dramatic terrain has elevation variations ranging
from 285 mts. to 8540 mts. It is the ultimate Paradise
for Botanist & plant lovers with over 4000 species
of flowering plants, including an incredible 600 species
of Orchid.
For adventure lovers, the unrivalled trekking trails
offers verdant forests, rhododendron-covered hillsides,
remote monasteries, glaciers, high passes and magnificent
mountain views. Khangchendzonga (8435m.), the third
highest mountain in the world lies in the small state
of Sikkim. |
Itinerary |
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar.
Drive to Gangtok (7 hrs approx.).
On arrival meet, assist and drive to Gangtok. Overnight
hotel.
Day 02: Gangtok, (1,600m.).
AM: Visit Enchey Monastery, Government Institute of
Cottage Industry, Dodrul Chorten, Research Institute
of Tibetology.
PM: Visit Rumtek Monastery situated 24 kms from the
city. This magnificent monastery was built by the late
Gyalwa Karmapa, the head of the Kagyu sect. Overnight
hotel.
Day 03: Gangtok-Hilley-Versey (2,840 m.).
After an early breakfast drive to Hilley and then walk
through a lush forest of pines, firs and rhododendron
to Versey.
Overnight Tourist hut / Tent.
Day 04: Day halt at Versey:
The entire day is spent in exploring the area and savouring
the sight and the scent of the flowers.
Overnight Tourist hut/Tent.
Day 05: Versey-Dentam-Pemayansgste (2,085 m.)
AM: After breakfast walk downhill to the village of
Dentam (7 kms) and drive to Pemayangste.
PM: Visit the Pemayansgste Monastery, situated adjacent
to the hotel. Overnight hotel.
Day 06: Pemayangste-Khecheodpalri lake-Pemayangste.
AM: After breakfast drive to Khecheodpalri lake which
is also known as the wishing lake and is considered
very sacred by the Sikkimese.
PM: A short walk to Sangachholing Monastery
(2 km./45 mins) located on a hill top above the hotel.
Overnight hotel.
Day 07: Pemayansgste-Siliguri (133 kms).
AM: Drive leisurely along the Tista river to the southern
plains. Overnight hotel.
Day 08: Siliguri-Biratnagar (150 kms).
AM: Early morning drive to Biratnagar airport for your
flight to Kathmandu. |
Departure |
| Kathmandu, Nepal |
|
Sikkim Monastery |
Sikkim Mountains |
| |
Included |
| Accommodation on
twin sharing basis as per Tour category
(Standard / Deluxe), Full board,
Ground transfers, Sightseeing as
per Itinerary with English speaking
guide, Entrance fees and permits. |
Entry Formalities
|
All foreigners
intending to visit Sikkim hava
to avail an Indian visa which
can be obtained at any Indian
Embassy or Mission abroad. The
inner state permit which is also
a must can be obtained along with
the visa. |
Departure Dates |
| from Oct. - April |
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