EASTERN HORIZONS – SIKKIM TOUR INDIA
Overview
Eastern Horizons Sikkim Tour Package Itinerary : – Bagdogra – Darjeeling – Pelling – Gangtok – Bagdogra
On this Sikkim tour, travelers can discover highlights of eastern India – Sikkim. We then escape the bustle of city life to enjoy the tea plantations and scenic surrounds of Darjeeling, from where you can see Mount Everest on a clear day. Here we can immerse ourselves in Tibetan Culture. The best way to experience this region zigzag up the steep mountain sides in the famous TOY TRAIN (world heritage site) to reach the land of tea- Ghoom Monastery – Darjeeling. Spectacular view of Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest summit in the world.
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BAGDOGRA – DARJEELING
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport we drive to Darjeeling, which takes approx. 4 hours. Over 150 years ago Darjeeling was established as a hill station upon being presented to the British by a Sikkim ruler. It is famous for its tea plantations, mountain views and Buddhist monasteries. It offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others and remains one of the most exotic destinations. On arrival Check-in to hotel. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
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DARJEELING
THIS morning we board a toy train to the scenic hill station of Darjeeling, where we visit the Ghoom Monastery- the oldest monastery in the area which was built in 1875. After lunch visit tea Garden. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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DARJEELING
Today early morning we visit TIGER HILL, the highest point in this area, at 2590M. Tiger Hill is famous for its magnificent views of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest summit (8598M). On a clear day, Mount Everest is also visible. After lunch we visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute- which was started by Everest climber Tenzin Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest. and Tibetan Refugee Centre. Overnight at hotel.
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DARJEELING – PELLING
This morning after Breakfast we drive to Pelling in western Sikkim. After lunch at our hotel, we visit the Pemayangtse Monastery- one of the oldest and most important monastery in Sikkim. Evening wish to visit Rimbi Water Fall and Orange Garden. Overnight at hotel.
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PELLING - GANGTOK
Today we drive to Gangtok and stay there for two nights. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and found at an altitude of 1780m. From here there are good views of the Kanchenjunga peaks. On arrival check in hotel and noon at leisure. The place is truly a traveler’s delight. Overnight at hotel.
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GANGTOK
After breakfast we visit the Rumtek Monastery and the Research Institute of Tibetology, which is situated on an altitude of 1547 M. Also visit new Baba Mandir. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
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GANGTOK - BAGDOGRA
After Breakfast drive to Bagdogra airport/ railway station to board flight /train for onward destination.