Day
01 Delhi
Welcome to India! Meeting and assistance
on arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
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02 Delhi
Morning after breakfast. full Day sightseeing tour
of Old & New Delhi. Among some of the most interesting
highlights of your city tour of Old and New Delhi
are the Red Fort (closed on Mondays), the Jama Masjid,
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Raj Ghat in the old city area and the
Government Buildings, a drive through the majestic Rajpath
to the India Gate, the Humayun’s Tomb and the
Qutab Minar etc. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 03 Delhi
– Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Morning after breakfast departure transfer to the airport
to board flight to Bagdogra. Assistance on arrival at the
airport drive to Darjeeling upon arrival check in at the
hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Darjeeling
Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill to view sunrise. Later
visit the Tibetan Monastery at Ghoom. After breakfast, take
a toy train upto Ghoom Monastery and return by car (train
subject to operation and availability of seats). Afternoon
free. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Darjeeling
- Peymayangtse
Morning after breakfast Drive Pemayangtse (Pelling) (75
Kms/4 Hrs approx).upon arrival check in at the hotel.Afternoon
visit to Visit the surroundings of Peymayangtse and visit
the monastery to witness “CHAAM” Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 06 Peymayangtse
Morning after breakfast walks to Sangacholing Monastery
which is built in 1697, it is considered to be one of the
oldest monasteries in the State. Situated on a steep hilltop
the monastery needs a 40minutes trek through rich forest
covers. Afternoon Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery &
Rabdantse Ruins. Pemayangtse: One of the oldest Monasteries
in Sikkim, the Pemayangtsy Monastery was originally established
by Lhatsun Chempo, a revered Lama, who performed the consecration
ceremony of the first Chogyal (the religious Monarch) of
Sikkim. Rabdantse Ruins: This was the second capital of
the erstwhile Kingdom of Sikkim after Yuksom and till the
year 1814 AD, the King of Sikkim had ruled the State from
this place. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
07 Peymayangtse – Yuksum
Morning after breakfast departure by surface to Yuksum
en route visiting Khechepalri Lake is one of the most
sacred lakes in Sikkim the Khechepalri lake is also
known as the wishing lake. This unusually tranquil
lake surrounded by verdant forest and sacred prayer
flags.upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day
08 Yuksum - Martam
Morning after breakfast walk to Dubdi Monastery It
was built in the year 1701 by the Nyingmapa sect of
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Buddhism the Monastery is also known as
the Hermit's Cell. Nestled at the top of a forested
hill the Monastery offers a bird eyes view of the Yuksam
valley and the mountains. Later drive to Martam upon
arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 09 Martam
Morning after breakfast take a nature walk Fambong La Wildlife
Sanctuary spread over an area of 51.76 sq km, The sanctuary
is also home to large number of wild orchids. The richly
forested area is known to be home for various species of
wild animals and birds. The area is being developed as a
short trekking trail. Rest of the time free of leisure Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 10 Martam
- Gangtok
Morning after breakfast departure by surface to Gangtok.
Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon Visit the
Rumtek Monastery to witness the “CHAMS” Performed
two days prior to Losar or the Tibetan New year, this 'Chaam'
or religious dance depicts the battle between good and evil
and the ritualized destruction of evil. The chaam is also
held at Enchey and Phodong monasteries. Overnight at the
hotel
Day 11 Gangtok
Morning after breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Gangtok
Visit Enchey Monastery, Tashiling, the Tsuk-La Khang and
the Palden Tondup Cottages Industries Institute. Visit Namgyal
Institute of Tibetology, the Chorten (memorial for the dead)
and the Orchid Sanctuary (in season) and then proceed to
the Monastery of Gylwa. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 Gangtok
(Losar Festival)
Morning after breakfast celebration on Losar Festival. Overnght
at the hotel.
Day
13 Gangtok – Kalimpong
Morning after breakfast departure by surface to Kalimpong
upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day
free of leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
14 Kalimpong
Morning after breakfast sightseeing tour of Kalimpong
a small hill station between Siliguri and Gangtok.
The town is 1250 m above sea level and offers excellent
views of the Mt Kanchenjunga and the other Himalayan
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popular view points are Durpin Dara and
Deoro Hill. Kalimpong has several monasteries and also
a Kali temple. The Tibetan Monastery and curio center
and Dr Graham's home are important tour stops. Overnight
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Day 15 Kalimpong
– Bagdogra – Delhi
Morning after breakfast departure transfer to the Bagdogra
airport to board flight to Delhi. Assistance on arrival
at the airport. transfer to a specialty restaurant to witness
Folk dance show followed by dinner. Later transfer to International
airport to board flight home with the sweet memories of
your enchanting holiday with Indian Festival Tours. .