Day 1. DELHI / BAGDOGRA / PEMAYANGTSE
Transfer to airport to board morning flight to Bagdogra.Transfer
to Pemayangtse (145 kms /5 hrs). Drive along the
Teesta river into Rangit valley stopping briefly
atJoremang for refreshments. On arrival check into
hotel Mount Pandim View. Overnight Pemayangtse.
Day 2. PEMAYANGTSE / KHECHOPALRI
/ PEMAYANGTSE (29 kms):
After an early breakfast, a short walk to The Sangachholing
Monastery. Built in the 17th century, this spot
commands a breathtaking view of the hills, valleys
and villages of West Sikkim. On return, drive to
Khechopalri lake. This unusually calm lake, located
in the midst of a dense forest is considered very
sacred. After lunch near the lake, drive back to
Pemayangtse. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3. PEMAYANGTSE / GANGTOK (2
hrs)
The morning view of the mountain peaks is breathtaking.
The prominent peaks visible are Rohtang, Kabru,
Kabru Dome, Talung, Kanchenjunga and Pandim. After
breakfast, drive to the tea plantations of Temi
Tarku where tea pluckers, often women, are at work.
Picnic lunch at the tea gardens. Continue drive
to Gangtok arrive late evening .Check into hotel.
Day 4. GANGTOK
Morning visit the Rumtek Dharma centre, located
on ahilltop opposite Gangtok. The monastery is a
veritable treasure of some of the most unique Buddhist
religious art objects in the world. Later, drive
to Gangtok. En-route visit the Do-drul Chorten and
The Research lnstitute of Tibetology. On arrival,
check into the hotel. Afternoon, visit the Cottage
Industries and the Enchey Monastery. Overnight Gangtok.
Day 5.
Local walks to view Rhododendrons and the quaint
bazaar. Evening at leisure. Overnight Gangtok.
Day 6. GANGTOK / DARJEELING (3 hrs)
Drive to Darjeeling driving past scenic tea gardens
arriving by lunch. Check into hotel. Evening at
leisure at this beautiful hill station the Queen
of the East, Overnight Darjeeling.
Day 7. IN DARJEELING
Morning tour of the Tiger hill to view Kunchenjunga
at sunrise. Later visit the Ghoom monastery with
a train ride on the interesting mountain rail. Overnight
Darjeeling.
Day 8.
Transfer to Bagdogra to board afternoon flight to
Delhi.
POSSIBLE VARIATION :
DELHI / DARJEELING / GANGTOK / KALIMPONG / DELHI
(6 Days)
BEST TIME :
Septernber to June.
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