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Eastern Himalayas Sikkim Tour

Details Tour Packages
Duration : 10 Days / 9 Nights
Places to Visit: Darjeeling Pelling | Yuksom | Gangtok | Kalimpong
Sikkim - "land of mountain ranges" - a small mountainous state of India among the green Himalayas. At the "Lepcha", the language of the indigenous population of Sikkim, the country is called "Na-ma-el", which translates as "Paradise". Sikkim in the west borders with Nepal, in the north and east with China, in the southeast with Bhutan, and in the south with the Indian state of West Bengal. Sikkim is known for its extraordinary natural beauty, the atmosphere of tranquility and simplicity of life. He, like all of India, is full of strong spiritual energy. Sikkim is located at the foot of one of the most sacred summits of the Himalayas - Kanchenjunga - "Treasures of the Five Snows", the 3rd highest peak in the world, whose height is 8585 m, beautiful views of this mountain open from D...
  • Day 2 - Darjeeling

    Early in the morning departure to Tiger Mountain at sunrise. On the way back visit to the monasteries of Ghum and Dali. Visit to the Tibetan village. Then walk to the Bhutia Basti Monastery, where the manuscript of the Tibetan Book of Life and Death was found. Zoo - the place of maintenance of the red panda. Museum of Everest conquest. Return to hotel, overnight stay.

  • Day 3 - Darjeeling - Pelling (110 km, on the way about 5 hours)

    Morning departure to Pelling. Visit the Ruins of Rabdentse - the second capital of the kingdom of Sikkim, destroyed by Nepalese in 1814. Then in the afternoon - visit the monastery of Pemayangtse. Return to hotel, overnight stay.

  • Day 4 - Pelling - Lake of Desire Khecheopalri - Yuksom

    In the morning - a trip to the lake Khecheopalri - a sacred lake, surrounded by forest-covered hills. This lake is called the print of the Goddess Tara. It is believed that it fulfills women's desires. Then visit the Sangacholing monastery (in translation - "island of esoteric knowledge"). Transfer to Yuksom. Return to hotel, overnight stay.

  • Day 5 - Yuksom

    In the morning - walk to the lake Katok, where water comes from for Buddhist and shamanic ceremonies. According to the belief, it fulfills man's desires. Further - a walk to the monastery of Dubdi and the throne of Norbugang - a testament to the historic event when three respected monks Lama from three different directions crowned the first king of Sikkim here in 1641. Return to hotel, overnight stay.

  • Day 6 - Yuksom - Gangtok (135 km, on the way about 5 hours)

    In the morning departure to Gangtok, on the way visit the Tashiding monastery and Ralong monastery (Ravangla). Return to hotel, overnight stay.

  • Day 7 - Gangtok

    Morning excursion to the monasteries of Rumtek and Ranka (Lyngdam), in the afternoon visit Dro Dul Chorten and Enchi. Return to hotel, overnight stay.

  • Day 8 - Gangtok - Kalimpong (83 km, on the way about 3 hours)

    In the morning departure to Kalimpong, then afternoon sightseeing tour of Kalimpong, visiting flower nurseries, Tsong Dog Palri Fo-Brang monastery, Durpin Dara observation platform, Thppa Choling monastery and Thongsa Gompa monasteries. Return to hotel, overnight stay.

  • Day 9 - Kalimpong - Bagdogra (83 km, on the way about 3 hours) - flight to Delhi

    Departure to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to Agra. Free time. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Day 10 - Agra - Delhi (205 km, on the way about 4 hours)

    In the morning, visit the Taj Mahal and Fort Agra, then leave for Delhi. Transfer from Delhi to the airport towards next destination or departure to home, with an inspection of the Gateway of India and the Presidential Palace on the way (No accommodation for this night in Delhi).

Package Includes
  • Breakfast
  • Sightseeing
  • Meal included
  • Transportation
  • Comfortable Bed
Package Excludes
  • A Suggestive Itinerary indicates what may be possible;
  • Our Team "Sushant Travels" tailor holidays for your specific needs.
  • Contact us for further information where we can modify your travel arrangement to suit your needs for a "Life Time Memorable India/International Tour".

A Suggestive Itinerary indicates what may be possible; 
Our Team "Sushant Travels" tailor holidays for your specific needs.
Contact us for further information where we can modify your travel arrangement to suit your needs for a "Life Time Memorable India/International Tour".Â