Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations Covered : Bagdogra – Darjeeling – Pelling – Gangtok – Kalimpong - Bagdogra
The Eastern parts of India have many fascinating and unexplored tourist places to visit. Max Holidays has designed this tour to take you to some of the beautiful locations including beautiful Tea Gardens of Darjeeling, Ghoom monastery, high Himalayan ranges and many other exotic destinations. This tour invites you to explore the major attractions of Sikkim region with the friendly and experienced team of Max Holidays.
Day 01 : Arrive Bagdogra – Darjeeling (94 Kms/ 4 Hrs)
Upon arrival at the Bagdogra Airport meet our driver followed by 04 hours drive to Darjeeling. Reach Darjeeling and check in hotel. Get freshen up and relax. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay at your hotel.
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Day 02 : Darjeeling
After breakfast in the beautiful natural surrounding head for the sightseeing of Darjeeling. Darjeeling has been called the "Queen of Hill Stations". The natural beautiful surrounding of this hill station is awesome and it can never be bounded in the words. It is the hill station which has the potential to grab attention of all age group people with the interest in any type of tourism. A wide variety of attraction makes Darjeeling hot spot for everyone. Darjeeling is famous for producing world class tea. Darjeeling has many tourist spots to visit selecting some of the best one among them is a difficult job. Visit the Ghoom Buddhist Monastery which is a typical Tibetan Monastery. Your tour to Darjeeling will be incomplete if you escape Ghoom Monastery. Visit some other monasteries near around and proceed for the other magnificent sight of Darjeeling that is Tiger Hill – enjoy the panoramic view of sunrise over the snow capped Kanchenjunga Mountain from this highest point. Also visit Kanchenjunga Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, visit the museum of the institute which houses all the equipments, flora fauna specimen of the Himalayas and many more proves of the attempts made to conquer the Himalayan Peak. Have leisure walk through the green, heart taking and panoramic tea garden. Evening free for own activities .Night stay at your hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 03 : Darjeeling - Pelling (75 kms/ 3 hrs)
After breakfast in the natural surrounding of Darjeeling. Enjoy the rising sun and give up your all worries. Further leave for Pemyangtse which is 75 Km and is about 03 Hours drive. Pemyangtse is a small, beautiful and religious center of Buddhism located in the western part of Sikkim. The most famous attraction of the place is Pemyangtse Monastery, which is the second oldest monastery in the state of Sikkim. It is believed that the heaven is depicted at this place. The paintings and sculptures of the monasteries are also the main attraction of this place. Pelling has the range to please the pilgrim tourists as well as adventure lover. Evening explore the natural beauty of the place and feel the Mother Nature being in the lap of her. Night stay at your hotel in Pelling.
Day 04 : Pelling
Early morning after the leisurely breakfast. Take a relaxed and soothing tour of Pelling starting with Sangacholing Monastery – situated in the rich forest cover, you need to take a small walk to reach to this oldest monastery. Rabtense Ruins – at a walking distance from Pemyangtse Monastry this is the place whose ruins holds the history of its past rulers. Khecheopairi Lake - The next for you is the sacred lake of Sikkim, visited admired and adorned not only by Buddhists but also by the Hindus. Kanchenjunga Fall & Rambi Fall – a magnificent and breath taking falls, one should not miss visiting these falls. Evening free to explore the natural beauty of the place. Over night stay at the hotel in Pelling.
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Day 05 : Pelling – Gangtok (117 Kms/ 4 Hrs)
After breakfast leave for Gangtok enroute visiting Rumtek monastery. The ancient Rumtek Monastery is the largest of all among the monasteries of Sikkim. It was built with the purpose of spreading teaching Buddha through out the world. It was built in1717 A.D. and it was rebuilt again in the year in 1960 by Gyalwa Karmapa, as it can not survived for a long time when it was first built. The architectural design of Rumtek Monastery has been influenced by the Tibetan Style. Upon arrival check in the hotel rest of the day free for own activities. Night stay at your hotel.
Day 06 : Pemyangtse - Gangtok ( 117 Km / 3.5 hrs)
After breakfast leave for sightseeing of Gangtok which includes Do Drul Chorten is one of the most important Stupa of Sikkim built in 1945 by Trulsshi Rimpoche, head of Nyingma order of Tibetean Buddhism. This stupa has sacred gold Shikhara with 108 prayer wheels. Enchey monastery is another place which is to be visted Enchaney monastery means solitary temple. A religious dance called ‘Chaam’ is performed in the month of January at this monastery. Orchid Sanctuary is the hypnotizing attraction, where tourists get the chance to see the rare and extensive collection of Orchids. It has almost 454 species of orchids found Sikkim. Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday) – a center to study and research upon the Buddhist Culture, Flower Exhibition Center – hot spot for now – a- days, as it houses the flowers in boom for almost round the year. If time permits visit the source of water, a placid lake of Sikkim – Tsongo Lake. Evening free for own activities. Night stay at your hotel.
Day 07 : Gangtok – Kalimpong (77 Kms/ 03 Hrs)
Early morning after breakfast drive to Kalimpong which is about 77 Kms and the journey time is about 03 hours. Kalimpong is blessed by calm, lovely and pious ambience due to the presence of snowy mountains, monasteries and churches across the town. It is situated at the foot hills of mighty Himalayas, which add to the natural beauty of Kalimpong. Kalimpong has been in the lime light since the time of Britishers, it use to offer charm to them and relax them from the summer’s of plains. The panoramic view of Himalayas, valleys, meadows, and chilling weather places Kalimpong in the heart of tourists. Enjoy the natural and scenic beauty of the place and admire it sitting in the lap of it. Rest of the day free for own activities. Night stay at your hotel.
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Day 08 : Kalimpong – Bagdogra (79 Kms/ 3 Hrs)
Early morning have breakfast with a background of natural canvas placing the view of Himalayas and floating snowy clouds, feel like heaven. Start the sightseeing of this heaven on earth with Durpin Dara - the highest point in Kalimpong which can be reached by car from where you can see the meandering Teesta River and the plains. A beautiful picturesque view of high mountains, plains and flowing and dancing Teesta River can be seen from here. Kalimpong is famous for its Gompas, lets start with the Tharpa Choeling Gompa, Tongsha Gompa is Bhutanese monastery built in 1630 A.D and is the oldest of the region. Zong Dog Palri Fo Brang Gompa is a newly constructed monastery from where one can view the town & surroundings. The next for you is Flower Nursery - which is the producer of 80% of the gladioli and orchid. Dr. Graham's Homes is an educational institution started in 1900 A.D by Dr John Anderson Graham. It is situated at slopes of Kalimpong's highest hill Dealo. Visit the two religious spot of Kalimpong that is Kali Bari and Mangal Dham. Also visit Kalimpong Market where you can see the villagers in their local costumes selling their farm products. Further leave for Bagdogra airport for your flight to Kolkata.
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Basic Inclusions of the package :
- Assisted transfers from airport to hotel and back
- Accommodation in hotels (as per the category selected)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- City tour + Drives by private car
- An English / Language speaking well mannered guide during sightseeing trips
- All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions:
- Any meal unless mentioned above, personal expenses like telephone /laundry bills etc.
- Entrance fees and still camera or video camera charges at various monuments and museums.
- Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, and bellboys at hotels
- Departure taxes or Visa handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)
- Any International Air fare, Airports tax and travel insurance etc. and other services not specified above.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Remarks
» All prices quoted per person in INR. on twin sharing basis. Rates subject to change without notice Rates are applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons travelling at one time.
» Rates are applicable for Indian market only.
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