9 Days Best of Himalayas Holiday

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Bagdogra>>Kalimpong

  Pick- Up from Bagdogra Airport/njp to Be Taken to Kalimpong (4000 Ft) a Drive of 80 Kms also Called the Garden of Flowers. this Town Has Almost Everything- Scenic Beauty, Flowers, Greenery, Waters, Mists, Clouds Etc. Check-in At Hotel. Overnight Stay.

  • Themes Beaches and Islands
• Day 2 : Kalimpong>>Gangtok

  After Breakfast, Go for a Half Day Sightseeing of Durpin Hill (which Has the Famous Zong Dog Palri Fo- Brang Monastery Which Belongs to the Same Buddhist Sect as the Present Dalai Lama), Pine View Point, Dr Graham's Homes Complex with Its Historic Church & Well Maintained Grounds Founded in 1900 By Rev. Dr. J a Graham, a Scottish Missionary, Delo Hill (5556 Ft) Appears to Be the Roof- Of- The- World, is the Highest Point in Kalimpong. Delo also Has the Town’s Picturesque Water Reservoir. Then On to Mangal Dham Temple Constructed in Memory of the Late Guru Shree (108) Mangal Dasji and Dedicated to Lord Krishna, Back to the Hotel By Lunch. After Lunch, 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 Hotel. Rest of the Day At Leisure, Explore the City. Overnight Stay.
• Day 3 : Gangtok-Tsomgo Lake-Gangtok

  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. Legend has it that the Lamas use to forecast the future by studying the color of the lakes waters. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy peaks which feed the lake and the clean fresh air. Back to Gangtok by 3pm for a late lunch. Evening free for leisure or go shopping for Sikkimese traditional handicrafts. Overnight stay.
• Day 4 : Gangtok

  (0900hrs-1700hrs) After breakfast take a sightseeing trip to The Handicraft & Handloom Showroom, which promotes traditional arts & crafts, a veritable storehouse of exquisite carpets, blankets, shawls in “Lepcha “weaves; The Flower Show which contains over 200 species of orchids set amidst a beautiful landscape; Nam Nang VP/Ropeway; Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa) which is one of the most important stupas of Sikkim, built by the head of the Nyingma order- Trullshi Rimpoche in 1945. It contains rare details of Dorji Phupa, Holy Books, Mantras and is encircled by 108 prayer wheels ; The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology built in 1958 in traditional style, a renowned worldwide centre for the study of the Mahayana Buddhist philosophy & religion, a treasure house of rare “Thankas”, statues, over 200 Buddhist icons and prized objects of art & finally Rumtek Monastery, 24 kms from Gangtok was built in 1960 by His Holiness the Late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa & 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. Here one can find the most unique religious scriptures & art objects of the world. Back to the hotel by late afternoon. Overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Rumtek Monastery
• Day 5 : Gangtok>>Pelling

  After breakfast at 9am, proceed 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).
  Arrive at Pelling & check-in at hotel. This is one of the closest points to the Khanchenjunga range & one can see it upfront touching the sky from Pelling.
• Day 6 : Pelling

  Leave early for the Khecheopalri Lake, also called the “Wish Fulfilling Lake”. It lies in a depression surrounded by prayer flags & forested hills. Then to the, Rimbi Falls, Rock Garden, Khangchendzonga water falls. Back to the Resort for lunch.
  After lunch, proceed to The Pemayangtse Monastery (7021 Ft), 2.5 kms from Pelling. Built during the late 17th century, it is one of the oldest & most important monasteries of the Nyingmapa order of Buddhism in Sikkim. Even today, it is only the monks of this monastery who enjoy the title of ‘Tasang’ or pure monks. The monastery follows the Mindroling tradition & has 108 monks. The main attraction of the monastery is the wooden replica of Zangdog Palri, the celestial abode of Guru Padmasambhava, built by Serdup L Dorje Rinpoche in 1971, Rabdentse Ruins - the second capital of the erstwhile King of Sikkim till 1814 A.D. This is also very close to the Pemyangtse Monastery, a 30mins walk from the main road. 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 & Helipad Ground. Back by evening. Overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Pemayangtse Monastery
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 7 : Pelling>>Darjeeling

  After breakfast Proceed to Darjeeling (7100 ft), a 72 kms drive taking around 3-4 hours, the “Queen of the hill stations”, its name derived from “Dorje-Line” which means the place of “Dorje”, the mystic thunderbolt. After a very scenic drive thru the mountains, tea gardens etc., reach Darjeeling by late afternoon & checkin. Spend the evening lazing around or walk up to the mall. Overnight stay.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 8 : Darjeeling

  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, proceed for a half day sightseeing of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway, Zoo, Tenzing Rock, Japanese Temple, Tea Garden & Tibetan Refugees Self Help Centre. Back to the Hotel by evening. Take a walk to “Chowrasta” the centre point of the Mall area. Do some window shopping. Overnight stay.

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 9 : Darjeeling>>Bagdogra/NJP

  After Breakfast, Depart to Bagdogra/NJP

Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• 3 Nights stay in Gangtok.
• 2 Nights stay in Darjeeling.
• 2 Nights stay in Pelling.
• 1 Nights stay in Kalimpong.
• Meals as per plan shown above in RED,
• All transfers & sightseeing by 01 NAC Wagon R/NAC Sumo Ex Bagdogra/NJP which is not on disposal, but point-to-point.
• Gangtok Local Sightseeing would be by 01 NAC Wagon R (02 Pax),02 NAC WagonR (04 Pax and above).

Exclusions

• Entrance/Guide/camera fees etc.
• 9% GST on all billing.
• Visit to Nathula Pass @ Rs. 6000/- extra on the total cost by NAC Sumo.
• Joy ride on the toy train in Darjeeling @ Rs.550/- per person + Vehicle cost.
• Visit to Gurudongmar Lake (Lachen) @ Rs.3500/- extra on the total cost by NAC Sumo.
• Visit to zero point @Rs.3500 extra on the total cost by NAC Sumo.
• Any difference arising due to increase in fuel price or change in taxes levied by the government.
• Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, bandhs/strikes, natural calamities like landslides, road blockages etc. In such a case, the extra cost would have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.

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