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GST No. 07ECGPS8691D1Z2
Duration : 6 Nights / 7 Days Destination Covered : Gangtok, Darjeeling Price (Starting From) : On Request
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Bagdogra & Drive to Darjeeling Opon arrival at Bagdogra Airport, you will be received and undertake a three hours drive to Darjeeling along verdant hillsides carpeted with well-maintained tea bushes of the tea gardens. Darjeeling derived its present name from the local Tibetan name Dorjee – Ling, which means Place (Ling) of the Thunderbolt (Dorjee). The place conjures visions of serenity, of vibrant green hills steeped in splendor, a land of breathtaking beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas. This heavenly retreat is bathed in hues of every shade. The flaming red rhododendrons, the sparkling white magnolias, the miles of undulating hillsides covered with emerald green tea bushes, the exotic forests of silver fir - all under the blanket of a brilliant azure sky dappled with specks of clouds, compellingly confirms Darjeeling as the QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS. Darjeeling beckons thousands today for a leisurely respite from the bustle of the madding crowd. The traveler - whether a tourist or a trekker, an ornithologist or a photographer, a botanist or an artist - will find in Darjeeling an experience which will remain etched in ones memory forever. |
Day 2: Darjeeling Today you have a delightful day in Darjeeling. You will have the opportunity to ride the Toy Train. It was a tiny four-wheeled trolley when it first rolled out. People, sacks of tea, bags of potatoes, wool from Tibet, Kalimpong oranges, jute and paddy stacks and more used to find space under its canvas roof and two quaint wooden benches. Meals : Breakfast |
Day 3: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse A drive along the Tista Valley takes you to the Sikkim border at Melli and then you travel through the Rangit Valley up to Pemayanste. From here one can view Mt. Khangchen Dzonga (8,588 m / 25,168 ft), Pandim (6,693 m / 21,953 ft), Siniolchu (6,889 m / 22,597 ft) and other ranges. Situated on a hillock is Pemayanste Monastery, belonging to the Nyingmapa sect. This Monastery is the head of all other monasteries of this sect in Sikkim. Your journey to Pemayangtse takes you past Rabdanste, which was the second capital of Sikkim and was established in the late 17th century by the second Chogyal of Sikkim. It was abandoned towards the end of the 18th century because of the threat posed by the Nepalis. On arrival check in to your accommodation for overnight stay. Meals : Breakfast |
Day 4: Pemayangtse - Gangtok Today you drive to Gangtok, the "Lofty Hill", which is the capital of Sikkim. The Ranipool River flows to its west. Gangtok has a very spectacular setting and offers excellent views of the entire Khangchen Dzonga range from various points in its vicinity. It is a city, which, till one sees it, one would believe exists only in picture-story books. In the mystery-laden mists prayer flags whip the breeze and wheels spin in the hands of lamas mumbling invocations to God. In the distance are the snows, on the streets amidst brightly painted pagoda roofed houses, lined with friendly smiling people are silver, silk, spice and jewellery to gladden a maiden's heart. On arrival at Gangtok you will be assisted to check into your hotel. Meals : Breakfast |
Day 5: Gangtok In the morning visit Rumtek Monastery, which is perched on a hilltop facing the city of Gangtok. The original Monastery was built in 1730 by the ninth Karmapa but was destroyed due to a fire and His Holiness, the sixteenth Karmapa in 1960, then constructed the present one. It is certainly the largest monastery in Sikkim and is a fine example of Tibetan architecture. The prayer hall in the main monastery is intricately decorated with statues, wall paintings, thangkas and tubular silk banners. A flight of stairs from just outside the Main Monastery complex takes you to the Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies. 15 minutes walk downhill from the Main Monastery takes one to the Old Rumtek Monastery. Meals : Breakfast |
Day 6: Gangtok - Kalimpong After breakfast you will drive to Kalimpong, which is nestled in the foothills of the Himalaya. Kalimpong in local dialect means "black spur". As per Lepchas Kalimpong means "the ridge where we play". It is said that these local tribesmen used to organize field sports when not engaged in agricultural pursuits. It is also home to the most exotic species of flora and fauna. The short spring season sees these mountains bathed in all conceivable hues. Fiery rhododendrons splash the mountainside in most beautiful of reds, while the pale Magnolia forests provide a striking contrast. The valley too comes alive with a profusion of daises, daffodils, chrysanthemums and tuberous begonia, orchids, even the rarest, grow in abundance in the wild. Meals : Breakfast |
Day 7: Kalimpong - Bagdogra In time transfer to Bagdogra Airport to board your flight for your onward journey. Meals : Breakfast |
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