Eastern Himalayas Tour

Package Overview

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Any ride, monument entry fees
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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Kolkata

  Arrive in Calcutta where you will be greeted, transferred to your hotel and assisted with check-in. Calcutta was once said to be the intellectual capital of India, with a rich contemporary cultural life established by the British in 1690. Afternoon guided tour of the major sites of Calcutta including the Botanical Gardens, Victoria Memorial and India Museum. Overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Botanical Gardens
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 2 : Kolkata - Bagdogra by flight

  This morning take a flight to Bagdogra. On arrival in Bagdogra, you will be transferred ( 130km/4hrs) to your hotel in Sikkim capital city, Gangtok for your two night stay. Gangtok capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim enjoys a mild, temperate climate all year round and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges. Gangtok is the perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure. It is a mystic land of Stupas, Monastery, Temples and endless intriguing rituals / festivals. It is situated at an elevation of 1,780 meters / 5,480 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its floristic composition, rare Orchids and Butterflies. A wide variety of rare orchids are often featured in flower shows around the city and it’s the center of activity for tourist throughout the year. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Themes Trekking
  • Meals & Drinks Dinner
• Day 3 : Gangtok

  Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is situated at a height of 5500 ft. You will be visiting Rumtek Monastery (Rumtek was at the centre of the Karmapa controversy with a lengthy battle being played out in the Indian courts. Two rival organisations, each supporting a different candidate for the 17th Karmapa, claimed stewardship of the monastery and its contents.), the Enchey Monastery an important seat of the Nyingmapa order. The monastery was first built in the 1840s by the eighth Chogyal and as a result, Gangtok then a small hamlet became a pilgrimage place. The monastery was built at the exact location where Lama Druptub Karbo had his hermitage. Overnight stay at hotel

  • Hotspots Rumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 4 : Gangtok - Pelling 116 Kilometers / 05 Hours

  Morning visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday) & then transfer to Pelling Enroute, you will visit the 18th Tashiding Monastery. Pelling – Is an idyllic spot on top of a ridge, is surrounded by mist - shrouded mountains, with an elevation of 2073 meters / 6,800 feet, it offers the most spectacular views of Mount Kanchendzonga, Mount Makalu, Mount Pandim and its ranges. Its botanical and zoological richness is awe – inspiring. The scenic view from the top of the ruin scanning across deep valley to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished and etched in memory. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots Tashiding Monastery
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 5 : Pelling

  After breakfast we drive to Yuksom (5840 Ft / 1780 Mts, 35 Kms / 02 Hrs) on way visit Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird & Kanchanjunga Water fall. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening Back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 6 : Pelling - Kalimpong by road 05 Hrs

  Today morning visit Pemayangtse Monastery & Rabdantse Palace. You will then driven to Kalimpong (5hrs). Kalimpong is a quieter destination, fabled for orchids, rarest cacti and nurseries. Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet, it is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views of the Mount Kanchendzonga and its range. Milder climate dense forest offset by the rich undergrowth of moss and lichen provide an ideal setting for calm walks on cushions of auburn leaves makes this a paradise for tourist. Your afternoon is then free to relax at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots Pemayangtse Monastery
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 7 : Kalimpong

  Begin your tour with a visit to Zang-dog-phalri-Fo-brang Monastery. The monastery is located atop Durpin Hill, one of the two hills of the town. It was consecrated in 1976 by the visiting Dalai Lama. The monastery houses many rare scriptures including 108 volumes of the Kangyur. You then visit Dr, Grahams Homes School. Also visit Tirpai Monastery, the flower nursery, and the market.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 8 : Kalimpong - Darjeeling 75 Kms 03 Hrs

  Transfer to Darjeeling. On the way visit Gandhi Ashram. Darjeeling known as the Queen of the Hills is the jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest and Mount Kanchendzonga. It is famous for tea gardens, breathtaking valleys and scenery. Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 2134 meters / 7001 feet, it has a rich legacy of invaluable worth. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 9 : Darjeeling

  Early morning trip to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise over Kanchenjunga and if the weather is clear you may see the Peak of Mount Everest, Lotshe and Makalu. Later enjoy a toy train ride up to Ghoom Monastery. Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of the Sampten Choling Monastery or Yiga Choeling Monastery located at Ghoom at an elevation of 8,000 feet, 8 km from Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. The monastery follows the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. There is a 15-feet high statue of "Maitreya Buddha" (Coming Buddha) in the monastery. It contains images of Buddha’s disciples, Chenrezi and Chongapa. It was built in 1875 by Lama Sherab Gyatso and is the largest of the three monasteries in Ghoom. Amongst the Buddhist texts available are the Kangyur, the Tibetan Buddhist canon, running into 108 volumes. The monks fly prayer flags in the Tibetan tradition. After breakfast, enjoy an orientation tour of Darjeeling. Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. It has a small museum which houses a collection of all mountain equipment including that was used by Tenzing Norgay during his first conquest on Mt. Everest. Now it is one of the premiere institutions in the country which provides training for mountaineering activities. Also visit the Himalayan Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre and local market.

  • Themes Mountaineering
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 10 : Darjeeling

  Today your guided tour will include a visit to Tukvar Tea Estate, the very first tea estate of Darjeeling established in 1852 followed by a walking tour of Observatory Hill and Bhutia Basti Monastery.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 11 : Darjeeling - Bagdogra by road 90 Kms 30 Hrs Bagdogra - Calcutta by FLT

  Bagdogra – Calcutta by flight 6E 504 1645/1750 Hrs This morning drive to Bagdogra airport to board your flight to Calcutta.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 12 : Kolkata

  Full day at leisure in Calcutta. Overnight stay.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 13 : Depart Kolkata

  Transfer to Kolkata airport for your return flight to home.
  
  End of our services.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast

Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Transfers

Exclusions

• Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone, fax, internet, beverages, camera / video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
• Local payments in domestic currency, such as entry fees to monuments, tips and gratuities
• Any ride, monument entry fees
• Domestic / International air fare
• Indian Visa Fees
• Any other services not mentioned in Price Inclusions above

Package Start From

• Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

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