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Pick up from NJP railway station / Bagdogra airport, Proceed to Kalimpong, a small bazaar town situated among the rolling foothills and deep valleys of the Himalayas. Check in and overnight at hotel. |
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After Breakfast, visit the Tharpa Choeling Gompa, which belongs to the Yellow Hat(Gelukpa) sect of Tibetan Buddhism and which is a 40 minute walk from town. You can also visit Tongsa Gompa or Bhutanese Monastery which is the oldest monastery in the area and dates back to 1692.
Zong Dog Palri- Fo-Brang Gompa was built in the mid 70s at Durpin Dara Hill. The gompa is worth a visit for its impressive wall paintings in the prayer room and a rare three-dimensional mandala upstairs. The mountain view are amazing from Durpin Dara Hill. Transfer to Gangtok (85 km/3hrs.). Over night at hotel. |
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After breakfast visit Tsomgo Lake, situated at a height of 3780mts. With an average dept of 50 ft. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Return to Gangtok. Over night at hotel. |
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Half day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom & Enchey Monastery. Afternoon transfer to Pelling which has great views of Kanchendzonga. Check in & overnight at Hotel. |
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After breakfast, visit Rimbi waterfalls, Rimbi Hydel Project, Pemayangtse monastery - this is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of Sikkim founded in 1705.
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Visit Changay Falls, Singsor Bridge & Dentam Village (including Alpine Cheese factory and Khechepalri Lake & Khechepalri waterfalls which are considered one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim. The lake remains hidden in the rich forest cover. It is believed that birds do not permit even a single leaf to float on the lake surface. |
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Proceed to Darjeeling .
Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world and famous throughout the world for the tea it grows. It is also known for its richness in culture & natural heritage and the famous toy train that has been declared as UN heritage. |
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Early morning Tour to Tiger Hills (at 4 am) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak. On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery. Afternoon go for a half day sight seeing of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological park which is a high altitude wild life park and exhibits some rare Himalayan Fauna including the Snow Leopard, Red panda, Tibetan Wolf, Himalayan |
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Pheasants, etc. Just nearby is a very successful Snow Leopard Breeding Centre.
The Himalayan Mountaineering institute, is well worth a visit and shop at Tibetan Refugee self helper center and if time permits visit a Tea Estate. |
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After breakfast, Check out from hotel, drop to NJP railway station / Bagdogra airport. |
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