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| Darjeeling Sikkim Kalimpong Tour |
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DAY 1: NJP Railway Station
/ IXB – Air Port – Kalimpong
Meet & Greet bye our Sikkim Holidays
representative on arrival at NJP Railway station
/ IXB airport Drive to Kalimpong (1250Mtrs ) 80
Kms driving time 3Hrs. The drive starts from
Siliguri West Bengal . After traveling few hours
we drive in the bank of Teesta river ,Reach
Melli halt for snacks .Driving uphill through
the forest and few small tin roof houses from
Chitrey we reach Kalimpong.Upon arrival checkin
at hotel. Visit Monastery .
Drive to Gangtok |
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DAY 2:After breakfast
walk to Town and visit Lall market back to Hotel
and drive to Gangtok. Kalimpong town which was
slightly developed during the British rule its
now compact with small buildings the town is
small and walking in the Lallmarket place
provides expeience of the local hill people
because all village effort shopping articles
like vegetables and local products is something
worth visiting. |
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DAY 3:Tshangu Lake
After breakfast drive to Tshangu Lake (3758 Mtrs
) 35 Kms drive from Gangtok .
It is literally known as the “ Source Of The
Lake “ in Bhutia language. Just about 40 kms
away from Gangtok, the capital of the State,
this serene lake is situated at an altitude of
3780 metre. The lake is about 1 km long. Oval in
shape ,15 metres deep and is considered scared
by the local people. This placid lake remains
frozen during the winter months up to mid- May .
Between May and August it is possible to see a
variety of flowers in blooms, including the
rhododendrons, various species of primulas, blue
and yellow poppies, irises etc, it is also an
ideal habitat for the Red Panda and various
species of birds. |
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DAY 4:Drive from Gangtok
to Lachung
After breakfast drive to Lachung (3637 Mtrs )
115 Kms Driving time 6-7 Hrs. One the way have
lunch . Once you reach Lachung it is place where
most of the houses are old-fashioned blended
with the high hills at the backdrop the
landscaping is a total different beautiful place
on earth it is beyond once expectation .
Overnight at hotel. |
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DAY 5:Visit Yumthang
Early morning visit Yumthang valley .A beauty of
nature by its own almost created by God a
heavenly paradise all flooded with flowers in
April and covered with snow during winter a
picturesque sight . It is also known as
Sangrilla way to Heaven. |
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DAY 6:Drive to Gangtok
After breakfast drive to Gangtok on the way
visit Singik to view Kanchenzonga. |
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DAY 7:Drive to Rabong
After breakfast drive to Rabong .Check in at
hotel and visit Ralong Monastery evening at
leisure.One of the unique monastery built in the
year 1730 . |
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DAY 8:Drive to Pelling on
the way visit Samdruptse.
Early morning drive to Samdruptse tallest statue
of Guru Padmasambhava. This Gigantic Statue is
situated at the top of the Smdruptse forest
hill. It is 135Ft tall built in the year 1997
.Further we drive to Pelling .Overnight at
Pelling. |
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DAY 9:Drive to Darjeling
Early morning drive to Darjeeling 2134Mtrs mts
72 kms drive 4 hrs Upon arrival check into
hotel..On the way visit Pemayangtse (Sublime
Perfect Lotus) built in 1705 of Nyingmapa order
red hat sect .Shrines of Padmasambha (Gururimpoche)
It was built by Hlatsin Chhembo for pure monks.
Main feature Zandok Palri . We drive from Melli
Driving uphill through tea plantation over
Peshok.Upon arrival checkin at the hotel Evening
visit Chourasta the Mall . Overnight at hotel
stay. |
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DAY 10:Darjeeling
Sightseeing
Early morning drive to Tigerhill (2590 mts) for
the breathtaking sunrise over eastern Himalayas
Mt Kanchenzonga and Mt Everest.Visit oldest
Yigacholing Monastery built in 1857 ,belonging
to the Gelukpa sect has the beautiful statue of
Maitera (the future Buddha) .Afternoon
sightseeing begins with Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute that trains mountaineers , built in
1850.Drive to Tibetan refugee self help centre
which houses hand woven carpets and wood
carvings.Visit Happy valley tea estate
.Overnight at hotel. |
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DAY 11: Break fast in
the morning. Check out from hotel in time to
catch your Flight / Train for onward journey
with unforgettable memories. |
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