Day 01: Arrival Phinjuling (Bhutan and Sikkim boarder) or Bhadrapur airport
Depart from Kathmandu and fly to Bhadrapur Airport (50 minutes) in Nepal side or pick up from Bhutan side. After arrival your journeys proceed to beautiful hill town Kalimpong. Stay overnight at Hotel Holumba.
Day 02: AM sightseeing in Kalimpong and PM Transfer to Gangtok
Stay overnight at Hotel Anola in Gangtok.
Day 03: Whole day sight seeing in Gangtok
Gangtok literarily means ‘Hill Top’ was established in 1716. Interesting sightseeing areas are Enchay Monastery (212 years old) built on a site blessed by Lama Druptab Karpo, a tantric master known for his power of flying, the Directorate of Tibetology, Chorten etc. In the afternoon visit to Rumtek Monastery (24 km.) built in 1717 AD. Commissioned by his holiness the 16th incarnate of the original Gyalwa Karmapa bof Tibet and head of the Kagyupa sect of Buddhism, this lavishly built monastery is said to be a replica of the Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet.
Day 04: Gangtok to Pemyangtse – Pelling (West Sikkim)
After breakfast transfer to Pemyangtse - Pelling (112 km.) 5-6 hours a calm and quiet hamlet on the lap of the Himalaya via; Samdrupst and Timi tea garden and stay overnight at hotel Newa.
Day 05: Sight seeing in and around Pelling
Early morning short trail to Sangachoeling Monastery where you will get the enchanting view of Mt. Kanchendzonga Range (The 3rd highest mountain in the world) from the top of the monastery. After breakfast visit one of the significant monasteries in Sikkim, Pemyangste; The Royal Monastery (1705 A. D.). After lunch short drive to Kecheopalri Lake which is called by the locals is “Wishing Lake” surrounded by the dense forest. Drive back to Pelling and overnight at Hotel Newa.
Day 06: Pemyangtse – Pelling (West Sikkim) to Darjeeling
After breakfast your journey proceeds to Queen of Hill stations; Darjeeling (112km- 5 hours drive). Evening free to gather experience about this town which is world famous for its tea specially called the “Champagne of the East” and stay overnight at Hotel Dekeling.
Day 07: Sight seeing in Darjeeling
Early morning drive to Tiger Hill to enjoy the breathtaking view of color changes during sunrise over snowcapped peaks of Mt. Kanchendzonga Range visit Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Tibetan Self-Help Refugee Centre, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park. Enter into the world famous tea gardens to watch the tea plantations. In the evening walk around the Mall Area, the heart of the town. Stay overnight at Hotel Dekeling.
Day 08:
Depart from Darjeeling and drive 6-7 hrs back to Bhadrapur Airport via Rangpo, Siliguri and Jalpaiguri.
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