Darjeeling Tour
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Tour ID : |
DT001 |
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Duaration : |
06 Nights & 07 Days |
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Destination Covered : |
Pelling - Gangtok - Darjeeling |
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Day 01 : New Jalpaiguri / Bagdogra - Pelling (135
kms/6hrs) by road
Arrive at NJP/Bagdogra and transfer to Pelling. On arrival check into the
hotel, rest of the day is free.
Pelling located at an altitude of 6,800 ft,is the
nearest motorable point from Mt. Kanchendzonga, the worlds 03rd
highest peak and offers a good view of the sunrise and an all day long view
of Khangchendzonga and the entire Eastern Himalayan range.
Overnight stay at Pelling
Day 02 : Pelling
After breakfast a full day sightseeing tour in and around Pelling, visiting
the Pemayangtse Monastery Pemayangtse literally means 'Perfect
Sublime Lotus'. This is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of
Sikkim. Founded in 1705, this monastery belongs to the Nyingma-pa sect. The
three-storied building of the monastery houses a good collection of wall
paintings and sculptures. On the third floor of the monastery, there is a
seven-tiered painted wooden model of the abode of Guru Rimpoche, complete
with rainbows, angels and the whole panoply of Buddha and bodhisattvas. Khechepalri
Lake is considered one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim. The lake remains
hidden in the rich forest cover. Lastly a visit to the Sangay water
falls and return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Pelling
Day 03 : Pelling
to Gangtok (125kms/6.5hrs)
Early Morning travel to Gangtok. On arrival check into the hotel.
Gangtok the capital of Sikkim, is at an altitude of
1700 mts. Gangtok is famous for its scenic beauty and spectacular views of
the mountains.
After lunch a sightseeing tour covering Chortan Stupa, which houses
the complete mandala sets of Darjee Phurba, a set of Holy Books, complete
'Zung' (mantras) and other religious objects. Around this Chorten are 10
Mani-Lhakor (prayer wheels), Institute of Tibetology, a renowned
center for Buddhist study, the institute houses a rare collection of
Tibetan, Sanskrit and Lepcha manuscripts, statues, Thankas - tapestries used
in Buddhist liturgy. (Closed on Sunday), Institute of Handicrafts and
handlooms (Closed on Sunday), Rumtek Monastery, the largest
monastery in the Eastern Himalaya.
Overnight stay at Gangtok
Day 04 : Gangtok
- Tsangu (Tsomgo) Lake - Gangtok (32 km x 2)
Early morning start for a half day excursion to Tsangu Lake (12400ft) at a
distance of 32kms from Gangtok. The lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in
shape and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people,
Evening is leisure time in Gangtok.
Overnight stay at Gangtok
Day 05 : Gangtok
Darjeeling (98kms/4hrs)
Morning proceed to Darjeeling. On arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the
day is free.transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free. Evening option
to visit the Juhu Beach.
Darjeeling is famous for its tea and the famous toy
train.
Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Day 06 : Darjeeling
Very early in the morning start for Tiger Hill to watch the
spectacular sunrise and its amazing effect on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (Worlds
3rd highest peak) and on the return to the hotel visit the Ghoom Monastery
and Batashia Loop War Memorial. After breakfast a half day sightseeing
visiting Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday),Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetian Refugee
Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday).
Overnight stay Darjeeling
Day 07 : Darjeeling
Bagdogra/NJP (95km/3 Hrs)
Morning is free. After lunch drop to Bagdogra airport/ NJP railway station
Excursion to Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers)
Day 01 : Gangtok - Lachung (120 kms/06 Hrs)
Morning travel from Gangtok to Lachung. On arrival at Lachung, check-in at
the hotel. At an altitude of 9500 ft. Enroute we see some beautiful spots
like Tashi View Point, Kabi Lungtsok, Naga Waterfall, the Confluence of
Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall.
Lachung is in North Sikkim and it is a small and
beautiful place. Usually, it is the night halt for going to Yumthang Valley.
Here the accommodation is basic and lacks facilities.
Overnight stay at Lachung
Day 02 : Lachung
- Yumthang Valley - Lachung (25 km x 2)
Early morning after breakfast start for half day excursion to Yumthang
Valley and return to the hotel
Yumthang Valley in April/May/June the valley is struck by a riot of
colors with the blooming of the Rhododendron, Alpine and Primula flowers.
Here, the panoramic view of the valley and surrounding snow capped mountain
ranges takes your breath away. Yumthang is renowned for its hot Spring.
Return to Lachung.
Overnight stay Lanchung
Day 03 : Lachung
Gangtok (120 km/6 hrs)
Morning proceed to Gangtok
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