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Bagdogra / NJP > Kalimpong > Gangtok > Lachung > Gangtok > pelling > Darjeeling > Bagdogra / NJP
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Hotel Chain |
Elgin Hotels
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No. of Nights |
10
nights
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Itinerary: |
Day 1 Arrive Bagdogra / NJP > Kalimpong (80 Kms / 3 Hrs)
[L/D]
On your arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP you shall be
transferred to Kalimpong (4000 Ft) Checkin at “The Silver Oaks”. 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. 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 - the Land of the Pristine and
unspoilt natural beauty with alpine landscapes and thick luxuriant forests,
rivers in torrent and peaceful lakes. Checkin at The Norkhill. Rest of the day
at Leisure, explore the city. Night Halt at Gangtok.
Day 3
Gangtok [B/L/D]
After breakfast 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 4 Gangtok > Lachung (150
Kms / 5 Hrs) [B/L/D]
Depart early morning for Lachung (8610 Ft), on
the way stop enroute and enjoy the wonderful locations like Kabi Lungstok ; Naga
Waterfalls ; the confluence of Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu at Chungthang- the
starting point of the river Teesta. Checkin and get refreshed. The rest of the
afternoon is spent Nature Exploring & Local Sightseeing around Lachung
village with a visit to the Lachung Monastery. Relax, sleep off & rest your
tired body. Night Halt at, Lachung..
Day 5 Lachung [B/L/D]
After Breakfast proceed to Yumthang (11800 Ft) a 23 kms drive
taking 1.5hrs. Also called the Valley of Flowers as in spring wild alpine
flowers carpet the land. In winter there is snow all around and the snow clad
mountains add to the ethereal beauty. This place is also known for its Hot
Springs which have healing medicinal properties. Back to Lachung by evening.
Night Halt at Lachung.
Day 6 Lachung > Gangtok (150 Kms / 5
Hrs) [B/L/D]
After Breakfast depart for Gangtok with lunch served
at Mangan. Enroute, visit the Phodong Monastery 38 kms from Gangtok which is
famous for its exquisitely delicate mural paintings and frescoes. Built by
Chogyal Gyurmed Namgyal in the first quarter of the 18th century for the
Karmapa, Phodong is the first Kagyupa monastery to be set up in Sikkim. Reach
Gangtok by evening. Night Halt at Norkhill, Gangtok.
Day 7
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.
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. This
is one of the closest points to the Khanchenjunga range & one can see it
upfront touching the sky from Pelling. Night halt at The Elgin Mount Pandim,
Pelling.
Day 8 Pelling [B/L/D]
Leave early for the
Khecheopalri Lake, also called the “Wish Fulfilling Lake”. Then to Yuksom (5800
Ft) . On the return stop to see the Khangchendzonga water falls. Back to the
Resort by evening. Night halt at The Elgin Mount Pandim,
Pelling.
Day 9 Pelling > Darjeeling (125 Kms / 5 Hrs)
[B/L/D]
Early morning visit at 7am to The Pemayangtse Monastery
(7021 Ft), 2.5 kms from Pelling. The main attraction of the monastery is the
wooden replica of Zangdog Palri .
Back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to the Rabdentse Ruins
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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 10
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 11
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 76764
Validity: April 01, 2008
to June 15, 2008 |
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