Wonders of Eastern Himalayas
Duration: 10 Days & 09 Nights |
Places Covered: Kolkata - Bagdogara/New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling - Pemayangste - Gangtok - Kolkata |
Day 01 Kolkata > Arrival |
Arrive Kolkata. Meet & Greet by our representative. Later transfer to Hotel. Afternoon visit the Jain Temple, Zoological Gardens, Victoria Memorial & drive past Howrah Bridge, Fort Williams, Secretariat Building and Old Court House Street.
Overnight at Hotel in Kolkata
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Day 02 Kolkata > Bagdogara/New Jalpaigudi |
Morning after breakfast transfer to Railway Station to board a Train for New Jalpaiguri.
Overnight on the train.
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Day 03 New Jalpaiguri > Darjeeling (90 Kms 3 Hrs Drive) |
Arrive New Jalpaiguri and drive to Darjeeling. Arrive & Check in at Hotel. Darjeeling is one of the most beautiful Hill Stations in Eastern India and has the highest Race Course in the World.
Overnight at in Darjeeling.
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Day 04 Sightseeing of Darjeeling |
Today after breakfast tour of Tiger Hill & Ghoom Monastery. At the Tiger Hill, the early morning Sun rise displays a panorama of colors' and sunsets are purple and gold. Beyond in the distance are the Himalayan Peaks. Return via the famous Ghoom Monastery. You could spend the rest of the day walking in the bazaars of Darjeeling or visiting one of the Tea gardens. Darjeeling tea is known world over for its fine flavor.
Overnight at Hotel in Darjeeling.
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Day 05 Darjeeling > Pemayangste (125 Kms 5 Hrs Drive) |
Morning after breakfast drive to Pemayangste. Arrive & check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit the Monastery. Pemayangste is situated in Pelling, West Sikkim. It is perched at a height of 2085 mts and is the second oldest and perhaps the most important monastery in Sikkim. This monastery belongs to the Nyigma order & all other Nyigma order monasteries in Sikkim are subordinate to it.
Overnight at hotel in Pemayangste.
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Day 06 Pemayangste > Kalimpong (115 Kms 4 Hrs drive) |
This morning breakfast proceed on a drive to Kalimpong where on arrival you will check into your hotel. Evening is at Leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Kalimpong.
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Day 07 Kalimpong > Gangtok (85 Kms 3 Hrs drive) |
In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Dello hills, Dr. Graham's Home and the flower Nurseries. Later afternoon drive to Gangtok. Arrive & Check in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Gangtok
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Day 08 Sightseeing of Gangtok |
Morning after breakfast a day for the city tour of Gangtok - The capital of Sikkim and a city of great scenic beauty, is surrounded by green forests. There are a number of monasteries in and around Sikkim, each a symbol of Himalayan Buddhism. Evening at Leisure.
Overnight at Hotel in Gangtok.
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Day 09 Gangtok > Rumtek Monastery |
Morning visit Enchey Monastery, The Residency - for an excellent view of the mountains, the White Memorial Hall, Institute of Tibetology and Deer Park. Continue to visit the famous Rumtek Monastery belonging to the RED HAT sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Overnight at Hotel in Gangtok.
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Day 10 Gangtok > Newjalpaiguri/Bagdogara (140 Kms 5 Hrs Drive) |
Today morning after breakfast drive to New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogara to board a Train/Flight for your onward journey. |
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