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Bagdogra / NJP > Kalimpong > Gangtok > Pelling > Darjeeling > Bagdogra / NJP
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Hotel Chain |
Elgin Hotels
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No. of Nights |
6
nights
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Itinerary: |
Day 1 Arrive Bagdogra / NJP Kalimpong (85 kms / 3 Hrs)[B]
On
arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP you shall be transferred to Kalimpong (4000
Ft) also called the garden of flowers.Checkin at “The Silver Oaks”, Rest of
the day is at leisure. Night halt at The Silver Oaks,
Kalimpong.
Day 2 Kalimpong > Gangtok (90 Kms / 3 Hrs)
[B/L/D]
Leave the hotel early morning by 7.00am 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 (5556 ft) the highest point in Kalimpong. Delo also has the town’s
picturesque water reservoir. Then on to Mangal Dham Temple dedicated to Lord
Krishna, Kalimpong Arts & Crafts Centre, Nature Interpretation Centre
(Forest Museum). Back to the hotel by 10.00 am. Depart for a 2hr 30mins journey
to Gangtok (5500 Ft), Sikkim Checkin at The Norkhill. Rest of the day at
Leisure, explore the city. Night Halt at Norkhill, Gangtok.
Day
3 Gangtok [B/L/D]
After breakfast at 8am 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. Back to Gangtok by 2pm for a
late lunch. After lunch, visit Nam Nang VP/Ropeway ; Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa)
encircled by 108 prayer wheels. Back to the hotel by evening. Night Halt at
Norkhill, Gangtok.
Day 4 Gangtok > Pelling (120 Kms / 4 Hrs)
[B/L/D]
After breakfast, proceed to Rumtek Monastery, 24 kms from
Gangtok a must see for every visitor. Behind the Monastery is the Karmae Nalanda
Institute of Buddhist Studies which attracts students from the world over.
Onwards to Pelling (6800 Ft), a 5 hour journey (112 kms) via Ravangla (6800 Ft)
, a small township & transit point to various destinations in South &
West Sikkim, situated at the base of Meenam Hill (10300 Ft). A fleeting visit to
the Bon Monastery at Kewzing, 5 kms from Ravangla which is one of its kind in
Sikkim. Arrive at Pelling by 2-3pm & checkin at The Elgin Mount Pandim.
Night halt at The Elgin Mount Pandim, Pelling.
Day 5 Kalimpong
> Darjeeling (55 Kms / 2 Hrs) [B/L/D]
Proceed to The Pemayangtse
Monastery (7021 Ft), 2.5 kms from Pelling. The main attraction of the monastery
is the wooden replica of Zangdog Palri. The scenic view from the top of the
ruins scanning across the deep valley, to the mystic heights of the
Khanchenjunga range is something to be cherished & etched in memory.
Onwards to Darjeeling (7100 ft), a 72 kms drive taking around 3-4 hours,
the “Queen of the hill stations”. After a very scenic drive thru the mountains,
tea gardens etc., reach Darjeeling by late afternoon & checkin at “The
Elgin”, Darjeeling. Spend the evening lazing around or walk up to the mall.
Night Halt at The Elgin, Darjeeling.
Day 6 Darjeeling
[B/L/D]
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. 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. Enjoy the fulfilling experience of Nature
in its purest form mingled with the unique culture prevalent here. Spend the
rest of the day at Mirik to reach Darjeeling back by sunset. Night Halt at The
Elgin, Darjeeling.
Day 7 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 48077
Validity: April 01, 2008
to June 15, 2008 |
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