Sikkim Nature and Culture Tour
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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
Orchids.
|
Itinerary |
Day
01
Pickup
from
Bagdogra/NJP
and
drive
to
Gangtok
Day
02
Gangtok
local
sightseeing
Day
03
Tsomgo(Chhangu)
Lake
excursion
Day
04
Drive
to
Lachung
Day
05
Excursion
of
Yumthang
valley
and
Yumey
Sandrong
Day
06
Drive
back
to
Gangtok
Day
07
Drive
to
Pemayangtse
(approx
5
hrs
drive)
Overnight
in
hotel
Day
08
Visit
the
Pemayangtse
Monastery,
the
premier
Nyinmapa
Monastery
and
the
Rabdentse
old
Palace
ruins
and
view
the
majestic
Khangchendzonga
Peaks
looming
in
front
of
you
Day
09
Excursion
to
the
sacred
Khechopalri
Lake,
"Wishing
Lake".
Enroute
visit
the
Khangchendzonga
falls
(approx
6
hrs
tour)
Day
10
Drive
from
Pemayangtse
to
Bagdogra
(approx
5
hrs
drive). |
Departure |
| Bagdogra,
India |
|
Sikkim
Mountains |
Included |
|
Twin
sharing
accommodation
with
full
board
at
Gangtok
:
Hotel
Tibet
(3
star)
Lachung
:
Snow
Lion
Resort
Pemayantse:
Norbugang
Resort
Transfers,
sightseeing
as
per
the
itinerary
in
Tata
Sumo
(Isuzu
type);
English
speaking
guide;
All
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 |
| any
day
in
Jan.
-
May;
Sep.
-
Dec. |
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