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7 Nights / 8 Days
Day 1 : Bagdogra - Kalimpong
Arrive Bagdogra airport and drive to Kalimpong (Approx 80 kms, 3 hours drive).
Afternoon : Arrive Kalimpong and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Kalimpong - Gangtok
Morning : Breakfast at hotel After breakfast proceed for 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), Jelapla View Point, 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. Proceed then to Mangal Dham Temple constructed in memory of the late Guru Shree (108) Mangal Dasji and dedicated to Lord Krishna, Kalimpong Arts & Crafts Centre. Return back to the hotel by lunch.
Afternoon : Lunch at hotel or at local. After lunch drive to Gangtok (Approx 2.5hours drive).
Evening : Arrive Gangtok and check in at hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Gangtok
Morning : Breakfast at hotel After breakfast proceed to Tsomgo Lake (12,210 Ft), (40 kms, approx 2.5hrs). 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 colour of lakes water. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy peaks which feed the lake and the clean fresh air.
Afternoon : Drive back to Gangtok by 3 pm for a late lunch. Evening free for leisure or go to shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Gangtok
Morning : Breakfast at hotel After breakfast proceed for half day city visiting The Handicraft & Handloom Showroom, which promotes traditional arts & crafts, a veritable storehouse of exquisite carpets, blankets, shawls in "Lepcha" weave, The Flower Show which contains over 200 species of orchids set amidst a beautiful landscape, Enchey Monastery -built in 1910 on the site blessed by the great tantric master Lama Drutob Karpo, known for his flying powers, this monastery houses the monks of the Nyingmapa Order of Tibetan Buddhism; 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 Return back to the hotel by late afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Gangtok - Pelling
Morning : Breakfast at hotke. After breakfast drive to Pelling (Approx 112 kms, 5 hours drive) via Ravangla (6800 ft) a small town And transit point to various destinations to south and west Sikkim situated at the base of Meenam hill (10300 ft). Visit to Tibetan Refugee Settlement Camp just above the town. Carpet centre where one can buy fine Tibetan style woollen carpets.
Afternoon : Lunch at Ravangla After lunch visit to Bon Monastery at Kewzing, 5 kms from Ravangla which is one of its kind in Sikkim, a symbol of the determination of the community to preserve their religious traditions. Arrive Pelling and check in at hotel After check in visit to Pemayangtse Monastery (7021 Ft), just 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.
Evening : Return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Pelling - Darjeeling
Morning : Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast proceed to Darjeeling (7100 ft) (Approx 72 kms, 3 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 through the mountains, tea gardens reach Darjeeling.
Noon : Arrive Darjeeling and check in at hotel. Lunch at hotel or at local restaurant.
Afternoon : After lunch visit "Mirik" (6000 Ft) - the newest hill-station in the Darjeeling hills. Famous for its squash (the vegetable) and the picturesque lake. This quiet township is also surrounded by gardens which produce some of the finest teas. The lakeoffers boating and fishing apart from a view of snow capped peaks. Enjoy the fulfilling experience of Nature in its purest form mingled with the unique culture prevalent here.
Evening : Return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Darjeeling
0400 hrs : Start the day with an early morning trip to Tiger Hill (7800 Ft) to catch the sunrise from behind the majestic Kunchenjunga range (Subject to clear weather). On the way back visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Return back to hotel for breakfast.
Afternoon : After lunch, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Zoo, Tenzing Rock, Labong Race Course, Tea Garden, Tibetan Refugees Self Help Centre (closed on Sunday). Return back to the hotel by late afternoon.
Evening : Take a walk to "Chowrasta" the centre point of the Mall area. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Darjeeling
Morning : Breakfast at hotel. After early morning breakfast drive to Bagdogra airport (Approx 100 kms, 4 hours drive).
Noon : Arrive domestic airport to connect the onward flight.
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