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Bagdogra / NJP > Darjeeling > Gangtok > Bagdogra / NJP
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Hotel Chain |
Elgin Hotels
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No. of Nights |
4
nights
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Itinerary: |
Day 1 Arrive Bagdogra / NJP> Darjeeling (90 Kms/3.5 Hrs)[L/D]
On your arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP you shall be transfered to Darjeeling (7100 Ft), the “Queen of the hill stations” Checkin at “The Elgin”. Spend the evening lazing around or walk down to the mall to do some window-shopping. Night Halt at The Elgin, Darjeeling.
Day 2 Darjeeling [B/L/D]
Start the day at 4am with an early morning trip to Tiger Hill to catch the sunrise from behind the majestic Kunchenjunga range. On the way back visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. After breakfast take a trip to “Mirik” (6000 Ft) – the newest hill-station in the Darjeeling hills. Famous for its squash (the vegetable) & the picturesque lake, this quiet township is also surrounded by gardens which produce some of the finest teas. Spend the rest of the day at Mirik to reach Darjeeling back by sunset. Night Halt at The Elgin, Darjeeling.
Day 3 Darjeeling > Gangtok (115 Kms/4 Hrs)[B/L/D]
After breakfast drive to Gangtok. Arrive and check-in at Hotel Norkhill. Post lunch visit Rumtek Monastery, 24 kms from Gangtok this is 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 evening. Night Halt at Norkhill, Gangtok.
Day 4 Gangtok [B/L/D]
Early morning, proceed to Tsomgo Lake (12,210 Ft), a 40 km drive which takes 2.5 hrs. This lake is 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. After lunch, visit Nam Nang VP/Ropeway ; Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa) which is one of the most important stupas of Sikkim. Evening free for leisure or go shopping for Sikkimese traditional handicrafts. Night Halt at Norkhill, Gangtok.
Day 5 Depart to Bagdogra/NJP [B]
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Includes: |
• Bed Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, All Taxes.
• All transfers Sightseeing by NAC Maruti van ex Bagdogra / NJP (for Pelling / Lachung the transfers /
SS would be by Marshall / Sumo). |
Cost: |
Double occupancy: INR 38200
Validity: April 01, 2008
to June 15, 2008 |
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