| BEST OF EASTERN HIMALAYAS: (7 nights / 8 days) |
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Bagdora - Darjeeling – Gangtok- Kalimpong Bagdogra |
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Day 1: Arrive Darjeeling |
Arrive Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri railway station. Transfer to Darjeeling. Enroute visit Mirik Lake (90 kms / 2.5 hrs). Upon arrival in Darjeeling transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2: Darjeeling |
Early morning (0330 hrs) visit Tiger Hills to witness the spectacular sunrise over the Kanchanjunga mountains. On the return visit the famous Ghoom Monastery and Batasia loop. This afternoon visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Himalayan Zoo and the Botanical Gardens. At the end of the tour visit the Tibetan Handicraft Center and drive pass Darjeeling Tea Gardens. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 3: Darjeeling |
Today visit Gang Maya and the Rock Garden. Rest of the day at leisure or you may enjoy an optional joy ride on the world famous Darjeeling Hill train. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 4: Darjeeling – Gangtok |
Drive to Gangtok (98 kms / 3 - 4 hrs) the gateway to Sikkim. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 5: Gangtok |
Proceed on a full day excursion to Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, situated at an altitude of 12400 feet. (You may visit Nathula Pass subject to permission with a supplementary cost). Overnight at hotel.
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Day 6: Gangtok |
This morning proceed to Tashi View Point which offers a spectacular view of the mountains, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok. Later proceed on a sightseeing tour of Gangtok - visit Do Drul Chortan, Stupa, Institute of Tibetology, Institute of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchay Monastery, Flower show and Rumtek Monastery, which is the largest in Sikkim and is the main seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 7: Gangtok – Kalimpong |
Morning drive to Kalimpong (77 kms / 2-3 hrs), situated on the banks of the River Tista at an altitude of 1250 meters. Later in the afternoon visit the monasteries and flower nurseries. The evening is at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 8: Depart Kalimpong |
Transfer to Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguiri railway station (80 kms / 2 hrs)
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