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Sikkim&Darjeeling Tour

The most important tourism destination in India Shikim and darjeeling is situeted in West Bengal. Darjeeling lies 686 kms from the plains of Kolkata perched at a height of 2134 meters with a backdrop of the mighty snow clad Himalayan Peaks. One can get a clear view of the world’s third mightiest and highest mountainous snow peaks, Kanchenjunga, from the town on a sunny day. The world's highest peak The Everest can also be seen from near the town. During the British Raj in India, Darjeeling's temperate climate led to its development as a hill station (hill town) for British residents to escape the heat of the plains during the summers, becoming known as the Summer Capital. Darjeeling is internationally famous for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The population's ethnic composition is closely linked with that of Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim. The majority of the populace is of ethnic Nepali background.

The hill resort has now become the most desired holiday destination with innumerable tourists who throng it. Amongst the most visited are the Buddhist monasteries and the Hindu temples. One should taste the finest blend of tea that makes good souvenirs too. The pieces of Himalayan handicrafts and the curio carpets closely follow it. While selecting Darjeeling Tour Packages, you can have packages like Darjeeling tour, Darjeeling - Gangtok Tour, Darjeeling-Kalimpong - Gangtok Tour, Darjeeling-Pelling -Kalimpong - Gangtok Tour and many more. Visit the dreamland of the East and experience the Flora and Fauna in Darjeeling, sight seeing in Darjeeling like Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, War memorial, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Dhirdham Temple, The Mall and Chowrasta, Ava Art Gallery; Tea Gardens in Darjeeling; Buddhist Monasteries in Darjeeling like Yiga Chilling Monastery, Samten Cholling Monastery, Drukpa Kargyud Monastery, Bhutia Busty Monastery; Museums and Parks in Darjeeling like Museum of Natural History, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan Zoological Park and Snow Leopard Breeding Centre, Snow Leopard Breeding Centre, Lloyds Botanical; Adventure Tourism in Darjeeling as Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway, Singalila Range Trek, the ultimate Toy Train trip in Darjeeling and much more to see.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Siliguri
Meet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Hotel in Siliguri. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Darjeeling
Transfer to Railway Station to board the Toy Train for Darjeeling. Reach Darjeeling at about 6 pm-transfer to Hotel. Overnight Halt in Darjeeling.

Day 03: Darjeeling
Full Day sight seeing of Darjeeling along with a visit to the Tiger Hill for an early morning to watch the Sunrise at about 4.30 am along with Ghoom Monastery on return. Sight seeing continues after breakfast.

Day 04: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse
Drive to Pemayangtse in the Western part of Sikkim via the famous Tukvar Tea Gardens along the riverside of Rangeet. On arrival check into hotel and overnight halt. (Approx.120 kms -5 hours)

Day 05: Pemayangste - Yuksom
Visit Pemayangtse Monastery after breakfast and drive to Kheocheplari Lake and drive to Yuksom, the trekking base of Sikkim and historically very important-sightseeing. Lunch and return to Pemayangtse in the evening. (80 kms - 6 hours)

Day 06: Gangtok
Drive to Gangtok the Capital town of Sikkim via Rabongla and the famous tea gardens of Sikkim,Temi Tea Estate. Check in and overnight halt. (120 kms-5 hours)

Day 07: Gangtok - Enchey Monastery
Cherry City tour of Gangtok after breakfast: includes the Enchey Monastery , Cottage Industries along with visit to Research Institute of Tibetology and the Do Drul Chorten.(35 kms/4-5 hours) Lunch: Visit to Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, Kaygu Headquarters and return.

Day 08: Sikkim - Phodong Monastery
Visit Phodong Monastery in the North Sikkim highway and enroute also visit the Labrang Monastery, return to Gangtok in the evening. (45 kms x 2 =6 hours)

Day 09: Bagdogra
Return drive to Bagdogra to catch the return Flight. (120 kms-5 hours). Tour end.