Nepal-Darjeeling-Sikkim
Tour
SIKKIM,
This small erstwhile Himalayan in the northeastern frontier
of India, is wedged between China, Nepal, Bhutan and the sleepy
Darjeeling district. Remote, wild and unbelievable, the small
state tucked in the eastern Himalayas is an experience simply
out of the world. Catch the sunrise atop the mighty Kanchenjunga,
visit ancient Buddhist monasteries and tea gardens, enjoy a
nature walk, or relax amidst peaceful environs of emerald green.
Merged into the Indian republic in 1975, Sikkim offers the magical
feel of a Himalayan fairytale land. It has everything you need
to relax the body and revive the human spirit.
It is an amazing place of hidden valleys, mystical
monasteries, and snow fed mountains covered with rare flora
and fauna. A collage of three distinct ethnic groups - Lepchas,
Bhutias and Nepalese - this former kingdom is a colorful melange
of distinctively flavored cultures.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival at the Kathmandu Airport,
meeting and assistance by our representative and transfer to
Hotel Shanker.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour of
Old Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath Stupa and Patan City. O/N
at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Fly to Bhadrapur (Eastern Nepal),
meeting and assistance at the Airport by our Sikkimese counterpart
and drive to Darjeeling (144km/6hrs) with stop at the border
for immigration formalities and hot lunch at Marina's in Baghdogrs.
Overnight at Hotel New Elgin in Darjeeling.
Day 04: Sightseeing in Darjeeling (3124m).
In the morning visit Happy Valley Tea Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute and Zoo, and Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center. Afternoon
take Toy Train ride to Ghoom (subject to availability), visit
Railway Museum and Ghoom Monastery. O/N Hotel New Elgin.
Day 05: Early morning trip to Tiger Hill
to view sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast drive to
Gangtok with halt at Rangpoo for Sikkim Permit and Lunch. (116km/5-6hrs).
O/N Netuk House.
Day 06: Sightseeing in Gangtok (1600m);
morning: Ganesh Tok View Point, Enchey Monastery, Handicrafts
Center and Flower Show (if available). Afternoon: Institute
of Tibetology and Rumtek Monastery (24km from Gangtok). O/N
Netuk House.
Day 07: Drive to Pemayngtse via Rabong
La with hot lunch at Rabong La. O/N Norbu Gang Resort.
Day 08: Whole day sightseeing in Pemayangste - Sanga
Choeling Monastery, Pemayangste Monastery and Rabdanste Palace
(Rabdanste was the second capital of Sikkim). O/N Norbu Gang
Resort.
Day 09: After early breakfast drive to Yuksom, the first
capital of Sikkim where the first Chogyal (Religious King) of
Sikkim was consecrated in 1642. On the way visit Kecheopalri
Lake. Check into hotel and after lunch walk to hermit's retreat
at Dhubdi Monastery (circa 1700), possibly the oldest monastery
in Sikkim. O/N Hotel Tashi Gang.
Day 10: After early breakfast drive to Kalimpong. Visit
Tashiding Monastery on the way. It takes about 45 min to 1 hour
to walk up to the monastery and about 30 min to walk back. Proceed
to Kalimpong after monastery visit with pack lunch on the way.
O/N Himalayan Hotel.
Day 11: Sightseeing in Kalimpong. Morning: Durpin Danra
View point, monastery and flower nursery. Afternoon: Delo View
point and local market. O/N Himalayan Hotel
Day 12: Drive to Bhadrapur to connect the flight to
Kathmandu. Rest of the day at your leisure. O/N Shanker Hotel.
Day 13: Full day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple,
Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur City. O/N Shanker Hotel.
Day 14: Final departure.
