WONDERS OF EASTERN HIMALAYA
Bagdogra – Kalimpong ( 1N ) – Gangtok ( 3N ) – Pemayangtse ( 2N ) – Darjeeling ( 2N ) – Bagdogra
08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 01 : (NJP/Bagdogra – Kalimpong)
Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra and transfer to Kalimpong (75 kms/3hrs). Another quiet hill resort in eastern Himalaya. Kalimpong is famous for its Orchids & Nurseries and some of the 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 & at Hotel . Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02 : (Kalimpong Sightseeing and Transfer to Gangtok)
In the morning start the Local Sight Seeing In and Around Kalimpong City, covering Durpin Dhara, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery, and Flower & Orchid Nurseries & Kalimpong Market. Back to Hotel for Lunch. After Lunch Transfer from Kalimpong to Gangtok (80kms / 02hrs), 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 03 : (Gangtok Sightseeing)
Morning starts the half day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Sikkim, covering Chortan, Stupa, Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday) Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms (Closed on Sunday), after lunch visit Roomtek Monastery & Dharma Chakra Centre(24Kms/45Mins), the sect of the Kagyu order (24Kms/45Mins).
Day 04 : (Excursion Trip To Tsomgo Lake)
AM start for a half day trip to Tsomgo 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 05 : Gangtok to Pemayangtse
Morning transfer to Pemayangtse (123kms/6.5hrs), en route visit Ravangla – a small township in South Sikkim, Located at an altitude of 6,800 ft, Pemayangtse is a very small Himalayan village in West Sikkim. Pelling is the nearest motorable point from Mt. Kanchendzonga, worlds 03rd highest peak, offers a good sunrise and all day long view of Khangchendzonga and the entire Eastern Himalayan range.
Day 06 : Pemayangtse Sightseeing
After breakfast start for half day sightseeing in an around Pemayangtse, covering Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khechodpalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls & Rimbi Power Project, & Pemayangtse Monastery – the 2ns oldest monastery of Sikkim, return to hotel for lunch, evening free for individual activity and leisure.
Day 07 : Pemayangtse to Darjeeling
Morning transfer to Darjeeling, en-route visit Pemayangtse Monastery (128kms/5hrs). 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 Himalayas highest peaks. Take a rest and then a walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 : Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early morning a start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (Worlds 3rd 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 (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetian Refugee Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday) and visit to the Mall and Local Market (Closed on Thursday). Evening Free for shopping & individual activity, overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Darjeeling – Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri
Morning Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (95kms/ 3hrs), Tour Ends.
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
