Darjeeling Sikkim Tours

Eastern Himalaya - 7 Days

Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Places to Visit: DARJEELING - PEMAYANGTSE - GANGTOK - KALIMPONG

One week itinerary covering Darjeeling with Pemyangtse, Gangtok and Kalimpong.

Darjeeling - one of the most popular destination of eastern India famous for tea gardens.

Pemyangtse - situated at an altitude of 2,040 m, with an excellent views of the peaks and glaciers of the Kanchandzonga Ranage (India's highest peak). The main attraction is, the monastic complex of Pemayangtse, built in 1705 on a ridge a half-hour's walk from the town.

Gangtok - capital of Sikkim, occupies the west side of a long ridge flanking the Ranipul River.

Kalimpong - before British India in 19th century, Kalimpong was part of Sikkim and then Bhutanese territory.
The Thongsa Monastery is Kalimpong's oldest monastery built in 1692, and brisk hour's walk above the town.

Routing : Darjeeling - Pemayangtse - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Bagdogra.

Highlights : Tiger hill, statue of Maitry, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling; Rumtek Monastery, Cottage Industry, Tashiling in Gangtok; Tharpa choling Monastery in Kalimpong.

Sightseeing & Excursion:

Darjeeling : Ghoom Monastery, Tibetan refugee Self Help Centre, Tea Garden, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Market.

Pemyangtse : Pemayangtse Monastery.

Gangtok : Enchey Monastery, Tibetology and Orchid Sanctuary, White Hall & Lall Market.

Kalimpong : Durpin Dara, Zong Dog Palri Fo-brang Monastery, Nursery & Market.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 ARRIVE DARJEELING (Bagdogra 90 km)
Arr: Bagdogra By Air From Delhi OR Kolkata
Welcome/Assistance upon arrival in Bagdogra Airport and direct transfer to Darjeeling.
Dep: Bagdogra By Car/Jeep
Arr : Darjeeling
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 DARJEELING
Early morning excursion trip to Tiger Hill to behold the most spectacular sunrise and the Himalayan Mountains with the visit to Ghoom Monastery (Yiga-Choling) to see the statue of Maitry (Coming Buddha).

After breakfast half day local sightseeing tour of Darjeeling.
Visit: Tibetan refugee Self Help Centre, Tea Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Market. Afternoon free and Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 DARJEELING/PEMAYANGTSE
Dep: Darjeeling By Car/Jeep
Arr : Pemayangtse
Morning drive to Pemayangtse by Car/Jeep.
Upon arrival direct transfer to hotel. Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 PEMAYANGTSE/GANGTOK
Morning visit Pemayangtse Monastery. Afternoon drive to Gangtok by Car/Jeep.
Dep: Pemayangtse By Car/Jeep
Arr : Gangtok
Upon arrival direct transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 GANGTOK
After breakfast excursion trip to Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology and Orchid Sanctuary.
Afternoon visit: Enchey Monastery, Cottage Industry, Tashiling, White Hall & Lall Market.

Overnight stay at hotel.
Evening free and overnight at hotel.

Day 06 GANGTOK/KALIMPONG (83 km)
Dep:Gangtok By Car/Jeep
Arr : Kalimpong
Morning drive to Kalimpong by Car/Jeep. Upon arrival direct transfer to hotel.

Afternoon half day sightseeing tour of Kalimpong.
Visit: Durpin Dara, Tharpa choling Monastery, Zong Dog Palri Fo-brang Monastery, Nursery & Market.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07 DEPART KALIMPONG/BAGDOGRA
After breakfast drive to Bagdogra Airport for onward destination.
Dep: Kalimpong By Car/Jeep
Arr : Bagdogra
Dep: Bagdogra By Air

** TOUR ENDS **


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