Sikkim-Long sequestered in the lap of the Himalayas, sandwiched between Nepal Bhutan and Tibet a state of India. Sikkim provides a wide potential in tourism that has yet largely remained unexploited. The perennially snow-capped mountains, lush green tropical and temperate forests, gurgling streams and the rich flora and fauna – a true Shangrila or “Nye-mae-el” which simply means ‘heaven’.
Darjeeling- Situated in North East India, just south of Sikkim, Darjeeling provides the perfect ambiance of a hill resort with it’s mild climate and laid back charm. Its verdant hills and valleys are steeped in colour, and are interspersed with vast streatches of rolling green tea gardens.
Scenic flight to Bhadrapur if from Nepal or fly to Bagdogra if from Delhi or drive to Gangtok if from Phunsoling of Bhutan. Drive to Gangtok. Arrival in Sikkim [D]
Visit Tsomgo lake. This alke is at an altitude of 3,780m and its near to India China Border. After the visit to the lake drive to Ranka Bustee (Village Farm House). Check in at farm House. Then at evening Witchdoctor and Sikkimese cultural Show followed with dinner. Leisure overnight.
Drive for visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, one of the finest monastery where His holy Dalai Lama stayed for some time, Various View Point, etc – Transfer to Darjeeling – Darjeeling is nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest – Popularly known as the Queen of the hills and is also known for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR Of UNESCO heritage tag), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) – Check into hotel – Evening free – Over Night stay at Darjeeling
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast – After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sight seeing – Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area – Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Drive to Bhadrapur and Fly Back to Kathmandu.
