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Mystical Flavour of Sikkim
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Darjeeling >> Gangtok >> Kalimpong >> Pelling |
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"The experiences were very nice"
Anotonia Soja, Doha
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Discover the magic of east India tour for 8 nights/ 9 days. This tour covers the most spectacular regions of east India covering destinations of Kalimpong, Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling.
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8 Nights/ 9 Days through North Sikkim & Darjeeling 2 nights Kalimpong- 2 nights Gangtok – 2 nights Pelling – 2 nights Darjeeling |
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| | | Day 1 Kalimpong |  | | Pick- up from Bagdogra Airport/NJP & transfer to the only 4-star luxury hotel in Kalimpong, just 2 minutes from the Mall. Walk down to the "Haat Bazaar" or local market – a place where villagers from all nearby villages come & sell/display their wares (right from handicrafts to food items(Wednesday/Saturday). Night halt at The Silver Oaks, Kalimpong. | | | | Day 2 Kalimpong |  | | After breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing of Durpin Hill, Jelapla View Point, Pine View Point, Chitra Bhanu & Kalim Temple, Dr Graham's Homes complex with its historic church, Delo Hill- the highest point in Kalimpong, Mangal Dham Temple, Kalimpong Arts & Crafts Centre, Nature Interpretation Centre. Evening at leisure with a visit to the market. O/n at The Silver Oaks, Kalimpong. | | | | Day 3 Gangtok |  | | Early morning departure to Gangtok- Sikkim, followed by hotel check-in at The Norkhill - the erstwhile Guest house of the King of Sikkim, a Heritage Property. Sightsee the Handicraft & Handloom Showroom,the Flower Show which contains over 200 species of orchids set amidst a beautiful landscape; Enchey Monastery-blessed by the great tantric master Lama Drutob Karpo, known for his flying powers, & finally Rumtek Monastery- a replica of the original Kagyurpa Monastery in Tibet, a must see for every visitor, the seat of the "Kagyu Order" . Behind the Monastery is the lavishly decorated Karmae Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Studies which attracts students from the world over. Back to the hotel by late afternoon. O/n at Norkhill, Gangtok. | | | | Day 4 Gangtok |  | | After breakfast proceed to Tsomgo Lake- located very close to Nathula Pass which is the entry point to China termed as the " Silk Route & remains frozen for most parts of the year. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy peaks which feed the lake and the clean fresh air. Back to Gangtok for lunch. Evening free for leisure & O/n at Norkhill, Gangtok. | | | | Day 5 Pelling |  | | Depart early morning for Pelling via Ravangla, a small township & transit point to various destinations in South & West Sikkim, situated at the base of Meenam Hill (10300 Ft). A visit to the Tibetan Refugee Settlement Camp & lunch at Ravangla & then a fleeting visit to the Bon Monastery at Kewzing, 5 kms from Ravangla which is one of its kind in Sikkim, a symbol of the determination of the community to preserve their religious traditions. | | | | Day 6 Pelling |  | Leave early for the Khecheopalri Lake, also called the " Wish Fulfilling Lake". If time permitting, trek up to the Dubdi Monastery at Yuksom. This is a 30-35 mins trek into the forest negotiating steep slopes. On the return stop to see the Khangchendzonga water falls. Back to the Resort by evening. O/n at Norbu Gang Resort, Pelling. | | | | Day 7 Darjeeling |  | | Leave early for a visit to the Rabdentse Ruins - the second capital of the erstwhile King of Sikkim till 1814 A.D. Proceed to Darjeeling- the "Queen of the hill stations". Reach Darjeeling by late afternoon & check in at "The Elgin", Darjeeling, followed by O/n stay. | | | | Day 8 Darjeeling |  | | Start the day at 4am with an early morning trip to Tiger Hill (7800 Ft) to catch the sunrise from behind the majestic Kunchenjunga range. On the way back visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Back to the hotel for breakfast. Rest a while & then visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoo, Tenzing Rock, Labong Race Course, Tea Garden, Tibetan Refugees Self Help Centre & Rope-way. Back to the hotel by late afternoon. Take a walk to "Chowrasta" the centre point of the Mall area. O/n stay. | | | | Day 9 |  | After breakfast, depart to Bagdogra/NJP.
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