Beautiful Sikkim
ITINERARY
DAY 1 BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION - KALIMPONG (77 KMS / 3 HRS
Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station meet your tour guide/chauffeur followed by transfer to Kalimpong. On arrival Check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight in Kalimpong.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION – KALIMPONG (77 KMS / 3 HRS)
Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station meet your tour guide/chauffeur followed by transfer to Kalimpong. On arrival Check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight in Kalimpong.
DAY 2 KALIMPONG – GANGTOK (ABOUT 80 KMS / 3 HRS)
Post breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of Kalimpong covering – Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr. Graham’s Home, Durbin Dara Monastery & View point, Cactus / Orchid Nursery. Return to hotel. Post lunch drive to to Gangtok – “The Capital of Sikkim”.Check- in to your hotel on arrival. Overnight in Gangtok.
Mangal Dham: This ungainly modern Mangal Dham is sacred to Krishna. In its ballroom like prayer hall there are eight vibrant, life-size dioramas from the Krishna Leela. The temple is dedicated to Guruji Shri Mangaldas Ji, who’s commemorated in a shrine below the prayer hall.
Deolo Hill: Deolo Hill, located to the north-east of the town, is one of the two hills in between which the town of Kalimpong stands.From the top of this hill, tourists can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding villages of Relli valley and Teesta River along with the town of Kalimpong. In addition, there is a park located at the summit of this hill, which is constructed for recreational purposes.
Day 3 GANGTOK – SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast embark on a half day local sightseeing tour of Gangtok covering Rumtek Monastery, Dro-Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Handicraft Centre, and Flower Show. Overnight in Gangtok.
Institute of Tibetology: Since its establishment in 1958, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology has sponsored and promoted research on the religion, history, language, art and culture of the people of the Tibetan cultural area which includes Sikkim.
Handicraft Center: The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom was founded in
1957, as Handloom and Handicrafts Centre of Sikkim. This is situated 500 metres from the central market of Gangtok. This organization has been established to conserve and pass around the art and craft skills of the artificers of Gangtok.
Day 4 GANGTOK – DARJEELING (APPROX – 110 KMS / 4 HRS)
After breakfast take the transfer to Darjeeling ‘The Queen of the Hills’. Check-in to your hotel. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 5 DARJEELING – SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling covering – Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self help Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Return to hotel. Post Lunch free or at own. Evening can be spent at the Mall (chowrasta). Overnight in Darjeeling.
Tea Garden: According to records, the first commercial tea gardens planted out by the British tea interest were Tukvar, Steinthal and Aloobari tea estates. This was in 1852 and this entire plantation used seeds that were raised in the government nurseries.
Tenzing Rock: Tenzing Rock, a gigantic natural rock in Darjeeling is named after Tenzing Norgay, the man who created history by climbing the Everest first time along with Edmund Hillary in 1953.
Mall: Mall is like the town center or the social center of Darjeeling. This is where some of the old and heritage stores are lined up on one side, and there is open view on the other with many pine trees all around.
Day 6 DARJEELING – BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION (80 KMS / 3 HRS)
After breakfast drive to Bagdogra. On arrival transfer to airport / Railway station to connect flight / train for onward destination.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION – KALIMPONG (77 KMS / 3 HRS)
Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station meet your tour guide/chauffeur followed by transfer to Kalimpong. On arrival Check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight in Kalimpong.
DAY 2 KALIMPONG – GANGTOK (ABOUT 80 KMS / 3 HRS)
Post breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of Kalimpong covering – Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr. Graham’s Home, Durbin Dara Monastery & View point, Cactus / Orchid Nursery. Return to hotel. Post lunch drive to to Gangtok – “The Capital of Sikkim”. Check-in to your hotel on arrival. Overnight in Gangtok.
Mangal Dham: This ungainly modern Mangal Dham is sacred to Krishna. In its ballroom like prayer hall there are eight vibrant, life-size dioramas from the Krishna Leela. The temple is dedicated to Guruji Shri Mangaldas Ji, who’s commemorated in a shrine below the prayer hall.
Deolo Hill: Deolo Hill, located to the north-east of the town, is one of the two hills in between which the town of Kalimpong stands. From the top of this hill, tourists can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding villages of Relli valley and Teesta River along with the town of Kalimpong. In addition, there is a park located at the summit of this hill, which is constructed for recreational purposes.
Day 3 GANGTOK – SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast embark on a half day local sightseeing tour of Gangtok covering Rumtek Monastery, Dro-Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Handicraft Centre, and Flower Show. Overnight in Gangtok.
Institute of Tibetology: Since its establishment in 1958, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology has sponsored and promoted research on the religion, history, language, art and culture of the people of the Tibetan cultural area which includes Sikkim.
Handicraft Center: The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom was founded in
1957, as Handloom and Handicrafts Centre of Sikkim. This is situated 500 metres from the central market of Gangtok. This organization has been established to conserve and pass around the art and craft skills of the artificers of Gangtok.
Day 4 GANGTOK – DARJEELING (APPROX – 110 KMS / 4 HRS)
After breakfast take the transfer to Darjeeling ‘The Queen of the Hills’. Check-in to your hotel. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 5 DARJEELING – SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling covering – Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self help Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Return to hotel. Post Lunch free or at own. Evening can be spent at the Mall (chowrasta). Overnight in Darjeeling.
Tea Garden: According to records, the first commercial tea gardens planted out by the British tea interest were Tukvar, Steinthal and Aloobari tea estates. This was in 1852 and this entire plantation used seeds that were raised in the government nurseries.
Tenzing Rock: Tenzing Rock, a gigantic natural rock in Darjeeling is named after Tenzing Norgay, the man who created history by climbing the Everest first time along with Edmund Hillary in 1953.
Mall: Mall is like the town center or the social center of Darjeeling. This is where some of the old and heritage stores are lined up on one side, and there is open view on the other with many pine trees all around.
Day 6 DARJEELING – BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION (80 KMS / 3 HRS)
After breakfast drive to Bagdogra. On arrival transfer to airport / Railway station to connect flight / train for onward destination.