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Day 01::New
Jalpaigudi/ Bagdogra - Darjeeling
Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra and transfer to
Darjeeling (94kms/3hrs). Once the summer capital of
India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and
charm. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively
nature charming Himalayan people. It is the place of
Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion.
Surrounded by Tea gardens; this little town faces some
of the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Take rest and
then a walk around town to appreciate the new culture
you are in. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02::Darjeeling
Early morning at 3.30 AM start for Tiger Hill to watch
the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the
Mt. Kanchendzonga (Worlds 3'rd highest peak), Visit
Ghoom Monastery and Batashia Loop War Memorial while
returning to the Hotel. Breakfast at the Hotel
followed by half day local sightseeing covering
Padmaja N. Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute, Tibetan Refugee Self-help Center and visit
to the Mall and Local Market (City Life). Evening free
for shopping & individual activity, overnight at
hotel.
Day 03::Darjeeling - Gangtok
Morning transfer to Gangtok (98kms/4hrs), en route
visit Teesta. At an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the
capital of the state of Sikkim is a beautiful and
clean town promising of the best monasteries and
landscapes. Evening free for individual activity and
leisure, overnight at hotel.
Day 04::Gangtok
Morning starts the full day sightseeing in and around
this capital city of Sikkim, covering Chortan, Stupa,
Institute of Tibetology Institute of Handicrafts and
handlooms, after lunch visit Roomtek Monastery &
Dharma Chakra Centre (24Kms/45Mins), the sect of the
Kagyu order - one of the 4 major Tibetan Buddhist Sect
(24Kms/45Mins).
Day 05::Gangtok
Start for a half day trip to Tssomgo lake (12400ft),
which is only 32kms from Gangtok City, the lake is
almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep.
The lake is considered sacred by the local people,
Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual
activity.
Day 06::Gangtok - Kalimpong
Morning Transfer to Kalimpong (78kms / 02hrs), another
quiet hill resort in eastern Himalaya. Kalimpong is
famous for its Orchids & Nurseries and some of the
rarest cacti & Orchids can be seen. Oak, Maple and
chestnut stretch up the ridge as far as the eye can
reach. Check in rest & lunch at Hotel followed half
day sightseeing in and around Kalimpong covering
Durpin Dhara, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery, and
Flower & Orchid Nurseries & Kalimpong Market.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07::Kalimpong - NJP/
Bagdogra
Morning Transfer to Bagdogra Airport (75kms / 2Hrs),
Tour ends.
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