Eastern Himalayan Tour |
Country: Darjeeling / Sikkim |
Description |
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This
trip
offers
a
combination
of
Sikkim
and
Darjeeling.
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Itinerary |
Day
01
Bagdogra
–
Gangtok
-
Distance:
129
kms,
Time:
5
hrs
drive
Day
02
Gangtok
Sightseeing
Morning
:
Rumtek,
a
Kagyu
Monastery
also
the
seat
of
the
Gyalwa
Karmapa,
Research
Institute
of
Tibetology,
the
Do-drul
Stupa
and
orchid
sanctuary
for
a
glimpse
of
the
rare
orchids.
Afternoon:
Visit
Enchey
Monastery,
a
Nyinmapa
Monastery,
the
local
handicraft
center
and
the
Flower
Exhibition
Day
03
Visit
Tsomgo(Chhangu)
Lake
A
sacred
lake
35kms
away
situated
at
an
altitude
of
12400
ft
near
Nathula,
the
border
between
Tibet
and
India
Day
04
Gangtok
–
Lachung
Distance:149kms
Time:5
hrs
drive
Halt
in
one
of
the
ethnic
village
resort,
visit
the
Lachung
Monastery
and
stroll
through
the
village
for
a
glimpse
of
typical
village
life
Day
05
Lachung
–
Yumthang
–
Lachung
Leave
early
in
the
morning
to
visit
the
Yumthang
valley,
passing
through
the
Singba
Rhododendron
Sanctuary,
home
to
nearly
40
varieties
of
rhododendron
flowers.
Yumthang
valley
at
11,800
ft
is
breathtakingly
beautiful
with
snow-capped
peaks
and
nature
aglow
Day
06
Lachung
–
Gangtok
Leave
for
Gangtok,
visiting
the
Phodong
Monastery
enroute
Day
07
Gangtok
–
Pemayangtse
Distance:
119
kms,
Time:
approx
5
hrs
Day
08
Visit
Khechoplari
lake
Distance:
about
22
kms
Khechoplari
lake
is
also
known
as
‘Wishing
Lake’.
Also
visit
the
Pemayangtse
Monastery,
the
premier
Nyinmapa
Monastery,
which
houses
the
‘Zandopalri’
a
man-made
wooden
structure
depicting
the
celestial
abode
of
Guru
Rimpoche
Day
09
Visit
Tashiding
Monastery
It
is
situated
on
top
of
a
hill-top,
another
17th
century
Nyinmapa
Monastery.
Enroute
visit
the
hot-springs
Day
10
Pemayangtse
–
Darjeeling
Time:
4
hrs
approx.
Enroute
visit
Rabdentse
Palace
ruins
Day
11
Visit
Tiger
Hill
in
the
morning
to
view
the
sunrise
&
visit
the
Himalayan
Mountain
Institute,
Tea
Garden,
Batasia
Loop
and
the
Tibetan
Refugee
Camp.
Afternoon,
visit
the
Dali
Gompa,
and
take
a
short
ride
in
the
famed
“Toy
Train"
Day
12
Visit
Mirik
Boating
excursion
at
Sumendu
Lake
Day
13
Darjeeling
–
Kalimpong
Distance:
50
kms
Time:
2.5
hrs
approx
Day
14
Sightseeing
around
Kalimpong
Walk
around
the
town
visiting
the
Art
and
Crafts
Centre,
Nurseries,
and
then
on
to
Durpin
Hill,
about
5
kms
away
from
the
town
for
breathtaking
view
of
the
of
Khanchenzonga
range,
and
the
whole
Chola
range
of
Sikkim
Day
15
Kalimpong
–
Bagdogra
Time:
2.5
hrs
approx
Drop
to
to
the
airport
to
catch
connecting
flight
back
home. |
Departure |
| Bagdogra,
India |
|
Sikkim
Mountains |
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Included |
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Twin
sharing
accommodation
with
full
board
at
Gangtok
:
Hotel
Tibet
(3
star)
-
Pemayantse:
Norbugang
Resort
-
Lachung
:
Snow
lion
Resort
-
Darjeeling
:
Hotel
New
Elgin
(3
star)
-
Kalimpong
:
Hotel
Silver
Oaks
(
3
star)
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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