Sikkim- Darjeeling - Kalimpong Tour 09 Days

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This tour packs in all the highlights Darjeeling and Sikkim the 'Queen of Hills" has to offer. After visiting the charming tea gardens and a dawn visit atop Tiger Hill we will drive through the lush Teesta valley to Gangtok the capital of Sikkim. Walk through the fascinating bazaar full of local products and produce in Gangtok. And above all visit Rumtek Monastery which is the present seat of the famous Karmapa Lama of the 'Black Hat' Kaygu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. A comprehensive tour for those looking for a short but comprehensive holiday.

Trip Itinerary
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Sikkim- Darjeeling - Kalimpong Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar/Bhadrapur (50min): On arrival meet, assist and drive to Gantok (07-hrs approx.) O/N at hotel.

Day 02: Gangtok (1,600m): Visit Enchey Monastery, Deer Park, Government institute of Cottage Industry, Dodrul Chorten, Research Institute of Tobetology.Visit Rumtek Monastery, situated 24 kms this magnificent monastery was built by the late Gyalwa Karmapa, the head of the Kagyu sect. O/N at hotel

Day 03: Gangtok-Lanchung (2,750mts/117km/6hours): Drive early morning to Lanchung, a small picturesque village surrounded by high snowcap peaks located in a valley in North Sikkim. O/N at lodge.

Day 04: Lanchung-Yumthang-Lanchung (3,500mts 25 kms): Drive after breakfast through conifer and rhododendron forest the drive an enjoyable experience. Packed lunch provided. O/N

Day 05: Lanchung-Gangtok: Drive back to Gangtok. O/N

Day 06: Gangtok-Pemayangtse (2,085m 117km/ 4 1/2 hrs): After breakfast drive through semi tropical forests. Cardamom plantation and village. Visit the Pemayanstse Monastery, situated adjacent to the hotel. This is a premier monastery of Sikkim built in the 17th century. O/N

Day 07: Pemayangtse-Khenchapladri lake-Pemayangtse (24kms/ 1 1/2hrs): After breakfast drive to Khenchapladri lake which is also known as the wishing lake, and is considered very sacred and no water sport or other activities besides prayer and worship are allowed around it. A short walk to Sangachholing Monastery (2km/45min) located on a hillock above the hotel. On a clear day the view of the mountain ranges is breathtaking. O/N

Day 08: emayangtse-Kalimpong (133 kms/5hrs): Full day sightseeing of Kalimpong town. O/N

Day 09: Kalimpong to Biratnagar/Bhadrapur (150kms /4 hrs): After breakfast drive to Biratnagar/Bhadrapur airport and check in for your flight to Kathmandu.

About trip cost:

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Benefit /Advantage for Group Travelers:

HJT has mutual benefit for travelers who might have time travel in off season or traveling with groups as below mentioned discount offers:

Discount offer for Group leaders/ Travel operator:

If you manage 5-9 people in a group will get 50 USD discount per person in total trip cost
If you manage 10-15 people in a group will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
If you manage 15- 24 people in a group will get 100 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip

Discount offer for Winter & monsoon season:

If you plan to travel in winter & monsoon season will get will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost. Similarly will get discount for group travelers & leader as benefit /advantage for Group travelers mentioned.

Cost, Includes and Excludes

Tailor made trip:

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