1. Cultural Sikkim
Day
01: Arrival at Kolkata/Delhi
Arrival at Kolkata (land
of Joy)/New Delhi. Received upon arrival and transferred to
hotel. Day free at your, leisure. Evening, free. Overnight
in Hotel.
Day
02: Full day sightseeing
Sightseeing the boulevards
of the erstwhile British capital which still carries the reminiscence
of the days of Raj in India. Overnight in Hotel.
Day
03: Kolkata/Delhi- Rumtek
Morning drive to the airport
for flight to Bagdogra. Received upon arrival and transferred
to Rumtek, check into a resort, near the Monastery. Overnight
in Resort.
Day
04: Gangtok
Early walk to nearby village
and further discover the cultural heritage of the small hill
resort, flung by the Buddhist religion, you will taken to
Rumtek Monastery (seat of Karmapa Lama who heads the Kagyupa
sect of Buddhism), one can see the beautiful Thankas, your
next destination is Namgyal Institute of Tibetology,Tsuklakhang
(The Royal Chapel),Ganesh Tok. Overnight in Hotel.
Day
05: Lachung
Morning after refreshing
breakfast, we will drive along the meandering road to Lachung
Valley, enroute visit the Kabi Lungchok, the historic battle
field , Phodong Monastery and Holy rock at Chungthang, said
to be blessed by Guru Rimpoche. At the end of 125km drive
we will reach a small yet awfully beautiful valley, occupied
by the Bhutia people, on the bank of river Lachung Chu. Overnight
in Resort.
Day
06: Lachung, Yumthung
Early morning you will be
taken to Yumthung valley, a pasture land, situated at an altitude
of 2500m, through adjoining Singba Forest Reserve, lined up
with beautiful family of Rhododendron, which blooms during
the month of May. A few hundred metres off the road crossing
River Lachung over a pedestrian bridge, near a sulphur springs
and bathing pools. Late afternoon transfer back to Lachung.
Overnight in Resort.
Day
07: Gangtok
After breakfast, you are
free to explore the village, visit the Lachung Monastery and
the village handicraft industry. Afternoon you will be transferred
back to Gangtok. Overnight in Hotel.
Day
08: Ravangla
Today in the early morning
you will drive past the enigmatic countryside of Gangtok to
the base of Menam Hill, a transit point of the trekkers to
Menam & Borong Hill. Visit the 235 years old Rolang Monastery
built on the land blessed by Ninth Karmapa. O/N in Resort.
Day
09: Yuksom
After leisurely breakfast
transfer to Yuksom, enroute visit Tashiding Monastery, situated
in a high ridge, amidst mountain and dense forest. Afternoon
free. Overnight at Hotel.
Day
10: Yuksom
Today in the morning we will
walk past the small village to the Norbu Gang Chorten to see
the coronation throne of the first Chogyal of Sikkim, and
then walk around in the village of this small unexplored hill
station. Overnight at Hotel.
Day
11: Pelling
Morning you will be driven
to the next destination, Pelling (32km), enroute we will visit,
Khechopalri Lake (wishing lake).check into hotel .Overnight
at Resort.
Day12:
Pelling
Early morning we will walk
upto the second oldest monastery of Sikkim, Sanga-Choling
Monastery, through alpine family, after spending some lazy
time we will be back to visit the old and sacred Pemayangste
Monastery, to discover its richness. After a leisurely walk
we will reach the Rabdentse ruins the second capital Sikkim.
Overnight at Resort.
Day
13: Rinchenpong, Kaluk
Morning drive to Rinchenpong
a small village in the Western District of Sikkim, and check
into one of most magnificent place which offers a delightful
homestay. Check into Rinchenpong Village Resort.
Day
14: Chitrey
Early morning drive to Chitrey
wayside inn, check in the inn, and enjoy the white water rafting
in River Teesta. Overnight in Inn.
Day
15: Bagdogra/NJP
After breakfast you will
be transferred to NJP/Bagdogra for your onward journey.
Tour Ends
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