Duration : 10NIGHT/11DAYS
Destination Covered : KOLKATA - BAGDOGRA - DARJEELING - KALIMPONG - PEMAYANGTSE- GANGTOK - KOLKATA
DAY-01 ARRIVE KOLKATA
Upon arrival in Kolkata ( Calcutta ) . met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel .
Kolkata once the capital of the British Empire, still remains the cultural capital of India with a strong tradition in literature and fine arts.It is also the gateway to the beautiful North Eastern state of India, where the visitor can only gaze in wonder at their pristine beauty.The city tour includes visit to the Fort William, Victoria memorial, the Indian museum, St. Paul's cathedral, Birla Planetarium and the Botanical gardens. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY-02 KOLKATA - BAGDOGARA ( BY FLIGHT ), BAGDOGRA - DARJEELING ( BY SURFACE)
Today morning we are transferred to the Kolkata airport to board our flight for Bagdogra. Upon arrival at Bagdogara we are met and transferred to Darjeeling check in at our prebooked hotel. T he beautiful hill station Darjeeling at an altitude of 7,000 feet. Called the "Queen of the Himalayas ." It affords unparalleled views of the majestic peaks. This evening, enjoy a visit to the bazaar for a taste of life in this little piece of heaven.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY-03 DARJEELING
We take off for the delightful Darjeeling where we visit the 1875 built Gloom Monastery to see one of the largest statues of the Maitreya Buddha. Next stop is the Himalayan Zoo, which houses the Himalayan Fauna like the Red Panda, Black Bear, Yaks, and Tigers, in their natural habitat. We end the day with a visit to the Natural History Museum, which has a fine collection of preserved butterflies, birds, reptiles, insects of the Himalayas . Overnight at the Hotel.
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Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the State. Orginally established by Lhatsun Chempo, one of the revered Lamas to have performed the consecration ceremony of the first Chogyal ( Religious Monarch) of Sikkim . This ancient monastery belongs to the Nyingma Buddhism and has been considered as one of the premier monasteries in the State, having been entrusted with the task to perform all religious functions of the erstwhile monarch. The Monastery, located on a hill top at an altitude of 6840 ft. commands a magnificent panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the surrounding hills and country-side. Overnight at Hotel .
DAY-07 PEMAYANGTSE - GANGTOK ( BY SURFACE)
The road to Gangtok meanders through pretty Teesta valley to the mountainside capital of the tiny state of Sikkim . Looking like something out of a fairy tale, Gangtok's houses balance precariously on steep mountain slopes above incredible scenic panoramas. Pagoda - like house, painted turquoise roofs, and busy bazaars are filled with elegantly costumed smiling faced people, adding to the magic of this scene.
Overnight at the hotel
DAY-08 GANGTOK
Tiny Sikkim's 194 monasteries or gompas belong to the ancient Nyingma and Kagyu orders, Rumtex Monastery was built in the 1960s by the 16th Gyala Karmapa. It is an excellent replica of the original kagyu headquarters in Tibet . Devoted lamas robed in crimson chant ancient mantras to the rhythm of drums and trumpets while soft light flickers from decorative lamps. This afternoon , tour delightful Gangtok, Visiting the Research Institute of Tibetology with nearly 30,000 volumes on diverse subjects like astrology, magic and philosophy; the orchid sanctuary featuring an enormous number of rare and beautiful orchids; the Buddhist monastery at the Palace, and the Residency - from which an excellent view of the mountains is possible.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY-09 GANGTOK - NEW JALPAIGURI ( BY SURFACE), NEW JALPAIGURI - KOLKATA ( BY OVERNIGHT TRAIN)
Morning Free . afternoon you will be transferred to Railwaystation to board overnight train to Kolkata . overnight on board
DAY-10 ARRIVE KOLKATA
Upon arrival in Kolkata you will be transferred to Airport to boad fligt for your onward Journey. |
