| EASTERN CHILLS: (5 nights / 6 days) |
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Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Gangtok - Bagdogra |
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Day 1: Arrive Darjeeling |
Arrive Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri railway station and 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 – Gangtok |
Drive to Gangtok (114 kms / 3-4 hrs), gateway to Sikkim - the last Shangrila. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 4: Gangtok |
This morning proceed on an excursion to Baba Mandir and picturesque Changu Lake. Enjoy an optional yak ride around the lake. Return to your hotel late afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 5: 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 6: Depart Gangtok |
Transfer to Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri railway station (127 kms /3hrs.) |
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