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| Tour
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Flavour
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9 Nights/
10 Days |
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| Places
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Delhi-Bagdogra-Darjeeling-
Gangtok-Kalimpong-Delhi |
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Day
01 Delhi
Arrive Delhi Meet & Greet at Airport
& transfer to hotel, Over night hotel Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi
In the morning after breakfast we are ready for
full day local sightseeing in Delhi Over night
Delhi
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03 Delhi - Bagdogra
Pick- up by a NAC Maruti Van from Bagdogra Airport
to be taken to Darjeeling (7100 Ft), the "Queen
of the hill stations" , its name derived
from "Dorje-Line" which means the place
of "Dorje", the mystic thunderbolt.
Covering a distance of 88 kms over a drive of
3.5 hrs along winding roads ,its an experience
of unforgettable beauty. Checkin at "The
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The Elgin - a 120 years old property, now given
"Heritage Status" is located at 2 minutes
walking distance from the mall. The Snug &
Cosy feeling, Burma teak Furniture, Wooden floorboards
and panelling, crackling log fireplaces, well
thumbed volumes at the library, candle-lit dining
tables with soft strains of the melodies wafting
from the piano.. each has a story to tell - The
story of the stylish lifestyle of its first owner,
the Maharaja of Cooch Behar. Having 25 well appointed
rooms equipped with Satellite TV, Direct Dial
Phones & a view of Kanchenjunga, The Elgin
also provides hospitality alongwith a flavour
of history. Spend the evening lazing around or
walk down to the mall to do some window-shopping.
Night Halt at The Elgin,
Darjeeling.
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04 Darjeeling |
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Start
the day at 4am with an early morning trip to Tiger
Hill (7800 Ft) to catch the sunrise from behind
the majestic Kunchenjunga range. On the way back
visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop.
Back to the hotel for breakfast . Spend the rest
of the day recouping the lost sleep. Walk to the
mall, do some shopping or lazy around at "Chowrasta"
- the meeting point. Night Halt at The Elgin,
Darjeeling.
Day
05 Darjeeling
After breakfast take a trip to "Mirik"
(6000 Ft) - the newest hill-station in the Darjeeling
hills. Famous for its squash (the vegetable) &
the picturesque lake, this quiet township is also
surrounded by gardens which produce some of the
finest teas. The lake offers boating and fishing
apart from a view of snowcapped peaks. Enjoy the
fulfilling experience of Nature in its purest
form mingled with the unique culture prevalent
here. Spend the rest of the day at Mirik to reach
Darjeeling back by sunset. Night Halt at The Elgin,
Darjeeling.
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06 Darjeeling - Sikkim
Leave by 8.30am for a 3hr 30mins journey to the
Land of the Pristine and unspoilt natural beauty
- Sikkim , with alpine landscapes and thick luxuriant
forests, rivers in torrent and peaceful lakes.
Arrive at Norkhill Gangtok (5500 Ft) by lunchtime-
the erstwhile Guest house of the King of Sikkim,
a Heritage Property. With rich traditional interiors,
25 rooms having Satellite TV, Direct Dial Phones
etc., a Kanchenjunga view, Multicuisine Restaurant,
there is no better place where one can experience
a mix of Culture-Modern lifestyle-Natural beauty
in the ambience of History.
Post lunch take a half day sightseeing trip to
The Handicraft &
Handloom Showroom, which promotes traditional
arts & crafts, a veritable storehouse of exquisite
carpets, blankets, shawls in "Lepcha"
weaves ; The Flower Show which contains over 200 |
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species of orchids
set amidst a beautiful landscape; Enchey Monastery-
built in 1910 on the site blessed by the great
tantric master Lama Drutob Karpo, known for his
flying powers, this monastery houses the monks
of the Nyingmapa Order of Tibetan Buddhism ; Nam
Nang VP/Ropeway ; Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa) which
is one of the most important stupas of Sikkim,
built by the head of the Nyingma order- Trullshi
Rimpoche in 1945. It contains rare details of
Dorji Phupa, Holy Books, Mantras and is encircled
by 108 prayer wheels ; The Namgyal Institute of
Tibetology built in 1958 in traditional style,
a renowned worldwide centre for the study of the
Mahayana Buddhist philosophy & religion, a
treasure house of rare "Thankas", statues,
over 200 Buddhist icons and prized objects of
art Back to the hotel by evening. Night Halt at
Norkhill, Gangtok.
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07 Gangtok |
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After
breakfast proceed to Tsomgo Lake (12,210 Ft),
a 40 km drive which takes 2.5 hrs. This lake is
located very close to Nathula Pass which is the
entry point to China termed as the "Silk
Route & remains frozen for most parts of the
year. Legend has it that the Lamas use to forecast
the future by studying the colour of the lakes
waters. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy
peaks which feed the lake and the clean fresh
air. Back to Gangtok by 3pm for a late lunch.
Evening free for leisure or go shopping for Sikkimese
traditional handicrafts. Night Halt at Norkhill,
Gangtok.
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08 Gangtok - Kalimpong
Leave Gangtok by 8.30am to reach Kalimpong (4000
Ft) by 11am, a drive of 76 kms, 2.5hrs. Also called
the garden of flowers, this town has almost everything-
scenic beauty, flowers, greenery, waters, mists,
clouds etc..
Checkin at "The Silver Oaks", the only
4-star luxury hotel in Kalimpong, just 2 minutes
from the Mall. Built originally in 1930, the present
day building has been spruced up with modern amenities
housing 23 fully equipped rooms, multicuisine
restaurant etc.. The hotel has more glass than
walls which allows the breathtaking beauty of
the great outdoors to fill the indoors.
If you are in Kalimpong on a Wednesday/Saturday,
walk down to the "Haat Bazaar" or local
market - a place where villagers from all nearby
villages come & sell/display their wares (right
from handicrafts to food items). The market starts
early morning by 6-7am & is on till 4pm. This
is a unique extravaganza typical to rural regions,
a cultural experience you will never forget.
After lunch proceed for a half day sightseeing
of Durpin Hill (which has the famous Zong Dog
Palri Fo- Brang Monastery which belongs to the
same Buddhist sect as the present Dalai Lama)
, Jelapla View Point, Pine View Point, Chitra
Bhanu & Kalim Temple, Dr Graham's Homes complex
with its historic church & well maintained
grounds founded in 1900 by Rev. Dr. J A Graham,
a Scottish missionary, Delo Hill (5556 ft) appears
to be the roof- of- the- world, is the highest
point in Kalimpong. Delo also has the town's picturesque
water reservoir. Then on to Mangal Dham Temple
constructed in memory of the late Guru Shree (108)
Mangal Dasji and dedicated to Lord Krishna, Kalimpong
Arts & Crafts Centre, Nature Interpretation
Centre (Forest Museum). Evening at leisure with
a visit to the market.where you do some curio
shopping, buy some Kalimpong Cheese & lollypops
of Swiss technology from "Larks" or
just take a walk thru the market . Night halt
at The Silver Oaks, Kalimpong.
Day 09 Kalimpong - Bagdogra
After Breakfast Depart to Bagdogra/NJP. Arrive
Delhi transfer to
hotel at leisure Over night Delhi
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10 Delhi
Delhi Depart IGI Airport & catch international
flight .tour end. |
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