Darjeeling Sikkim Eco Village & Monastery Tour

Day 1 · Arrival: Bagdogra airport to Darjeeling

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   Darjeeling

   3 hours

   Arrival at Bagdogra Airport. Meet our representative and drive towards Darjeeling (approx. 80 km & 03 hours drive). Darjeeling, one of the most beautiful hill stations is generally called the “Queens of the hills”. It has all attributes of a queen like glamour and beauty of evergreen hills around, green tea gardens at her feet and Mt. Kanchenjunga as her crown. In Sanskrit, Durjaya linga means “Shiva of invincible power who rules the Himalayas”. Darjeeling is northern district of West Bengal, which shares its border with Sikkim in the north, Nepal in the west, Bhutan in the east and Bangladesh and plains of Bengal in the south. On arrival, check-in to hotel & Evening you can visit famous Darjeeling Mall Road (MR) for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.

At the respective booked hotels.

At 3* Star Hotels.

Day 2 · Explore Darjeeling

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   Darjeeling

   7 hours

   Early morning (@04:00AM), drive to the Tiger hill. Situated at an altitude of 8442 ft. Tiger hill has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise. The majestic peak Kanchenjunga (8596 mtrs) rears up flanked by Mt.Kabru and Mt Pandim to the far left are Everest, Makalu and Lhotse. Other peaks visible from here are Mt. Jano, Mt. Nar sing, Mt. Frey peak, Mt. Sinolchu etc. After Tiger Hill, visit Yiga Choling Monastery of Ghoom. After breakfast, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, a high altitude wildlife Zoo with the most successful captive breeding center for Snow leopard and Red Panda. After this visit, you may proceed to Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center and then Tea Garden. You may take a joy ride in the famous Darjeeling "Toy Train", titled World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Evening free for Local market visit. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.

At the respective booked hotels. · At the respective booked hotels. · At the Local Restaurant.

At 3* Star Hotels.

Day 3 · Darjeeling - Turuk

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   Tarey Bhir

   5 hours

   After breakfast, drive to Turuk village. On the way to Turuk Village we come across beautiful Tea Gardens and many villages. And after crossing Teesta river we will enter Sikkim through Melli Check point and from that end we drive up hill towards Turuk the place where you are going to spend a night. On arrival, the sheer beauty of the Himalayan landscape at Tarey Bhir, add to that a minimal number of tourists make it worth visiting. At a precipitous height of around 10,000 feet in South Sikkim, Tarey Bhir is a gorgeous cliff overlooking the lower ranges of the Darjeeling and Kalimpong range of the Himalayas. Located in a small hamlet near Sadam, it is rarely on the list of travellers who come visiting South Sikkim. A walk along Tarey Bhir makes for a thrilling day. Overnight stay will be at Turuk village.

At the respective booked hotels. · At the respective booked hotels. · At the Local Restaurant.

At the Best Available Resort or Homestay.

Day 4 · Turuk - Rinchenpong

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   Rinchenpong

   5 hours

   After breakfast drive toward Rinchenpong , which lies in the buffer zone area of the famous Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in the west Sikkim. In 1928, captain Lloyd was deputed to the Sikkim frontier in connection with the dispute on the Nepal and Sikkim border. he together with Mr. J.W Grant, the commercial resident at Malda came up to Rinchenpong in this connection. Enroute visit Sriddheswari Chaar Dhaam and Sandruptse Stupa. At late afternoon a pleasant walk through the village and explore village life. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Overnight stay will be at Rinchenpong.

At the respective booked hotels. · At the respective booked hotels. · At the Local Restaurant.

At the Best Available Resort/Hotel.

Day 5 · Rinchenpong - Pelling

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   Pelling

   6 hours

   After Breakfast visit Poison Lake, Ressum Monastery & Lepcha Monastery in Rinchenpong and later on drive to Pelling. On the way to Pelling visit Dentam village local market. After lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery," the sublime lotus' Built in 1745 by highly ranked tantric monk Latsun Chempo. Monastery belongs to the Nyingmapa sect and is the most important monastery of west of Sikkim. Then we take a beautiful hike to Rabdentse Ruins & Sidekeong Tulku Bird Park. where exists the ruins of Second palace of Sikkim which was shifted from Yuksom during late 17th century. Over night at hotel (2-3hrs drive altitude 2100 mtr). On arrival, check-in to hotel. Overnight stay will be at Pelling.

At the respective booked hotels. · At the respective booked hotels. · At the Local Restaurant.

At 3* Star Hotels.

Day 6 · Pelling - Yuksom

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   Yuksom

   5 hours

   After breakfast, visit Chenrezig Sky walk and Sanga Choeling Monastery and drive to Yuksom and on the way to Yuksom visit Khecheopalri Lake which is considered one of the sacred lakes in Sikkim by both Buddhist and Hindus. The lake remains hidden under the rich forest cover. It is believed that lake itself is the right foot print of goddess Tara. We then drive to Yuksom and on the way we visit Kanchenjunga water fall originated from Mt Kanchenjunga. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Overnight stay will be at Yuksom.

At the respective booked hotels. · At the respective booked hotels. · At the Local Restaurant.

At the Best Available Hotels/Resort.

Day 7 · Yuksom - Kewzing

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   Kewzing

   6 hours

   After Breakfast visit throne of Norbughang which is the birth place of Denzong (Sikkim) Yuksom was the first capital of Sikkim and the place where the First Chogyal (King) of Sikkim was consecrated in 1641 A.D by three high ranking abbots. Yuksom is also the starting point to many famous treks. We then drive to Kewzing village / Ravangla. On the way to Home stay we visit Dudi Monastery, Phamroong water falls and also we will visit the famous Tashiding Monastery it was built during mid 17th century and once Guru Rimpoche had blessed the sacred land of Sikkim during 8th century from the same spot where monastery is situated. Bhum chu is the main ceremony of the monastery and monastery is also famous for the holy Chorten known as 'thong -wa-rang-drol' which literally means 'saviors by mere sight" it is believed that the mere act of beholding is supposed to have washed away all the sins of the devotees. On arrival, check-in to Tibetan Home. Overnight stay will be at Kewzing.

At the respective booked hotels. · At the respective booked hotels. · At the Local Restaurant.

At the Best Available TIbetan Homestay.

Day 8 · Kewzing - Martam

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   Martam

   8 hours

   After breakfast enjoy Tibetan village walk around Kewzing. After Lunch check out from hotel and transfer to Martam enroute visit Ravangla Buddha Park & Bon Monastery. On arrival Check-in to hotel. Overnight stay will be at Martham.

At the respective booked hotels. · At the respective booked hotels. · At the Local Restaurant.

At the Best Available Village Home Stay.

Day 9 · Martam - Gangtok

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   Gangtok

   7 hours

   Early morning, as the village Martam is famous for it's paddy fields where they grow best rice in Sikkim. Even kings were fond of the rice grown in Martam and had paddy field in martam too and take stroll or a hike and explore Martam village which is a very peaceful place. After breakfast, drive to Gangtok which is the fourth and present capital of Sikkim. On the way we visit very famous Rumtek Monastery which belongs to the Karma Kargyupa sect .Monastery was built in 1717 and it was renovated in 1960 by the Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa. And after this visit we drive to Gangtok. On arrival at Gangtok, take a sightseeing of some attractions such as Tibetology the museum, Handicraft and Handloom , Do-Drool Chortan, Flower show and Enchey Monastery. On arrival check-in to hotel & Evening you can visit famous Mall Road (MG Mark) or leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

At the respective booked hotels. · At the respective booked hotels. · At the Local Restaurant.

At 3* Star Hotels.

Day 10 · Gangtok - Kalimpong

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   Kalimpong

   4 hours

   After breakfast drive to Kalimpong. Kalimpong considered as the oldest town in hills of Darjeeling was once the head quarter of Bhutanese Governor, the word Kalim means “ Minister” and pong is “stronghold”. It is also called Kalibong or the “Black spur” by the locals and to the local Lepcha it is known as Ka (we) –LEM (play) – PONG ( ridge), ” The ridge where we play”. Kalimpong was silk route to the Tibet and also famous center of eastern and central Tibetan wool trade. On arrival, check-in to hotel & Evening you can visit local market in the evening. or leisure. Overnight stay will be at Kalimpong.

At the respective booked hotels. · At the respective booked hotels. · At the Local Restaurant.

At 3* Star Hotels.

Day 11 · Explore Kalimpong

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   Kalimpong

   6 hours

   Proceed for Kalimpong sightseeing after breakfast. Visit the magnificent towering monastery of Geden Tharpa Choeling Monastery & Zang Dog Palri on the Durpin Dara, which has a commanding view of Kalimpong town and the surrounding region. If the day is clear we will be able to see the ranges of Kanchenjunga and also some of the Bhutanese hills. Flower Nursery - Kalimpong is called the "City of Flower" as the climate of this city is ideal for the cultivation for flower and plants. Deolo Hills - the highest point of Kalimpong and it located at the North East of the town. Dr. Graham’s Homes - this famous school was established by a Scottish Missionary – Rev. Dr. John Anderson Graham in 1900 with a mere six orphans. Mangal Dham - An excellent temple complex built in the memory of late Guruji Mangal Dasji and dedicated to Lord Krishna, Handmade Paper Factory & Lepcha Museum - The museum is situated about a kilometer away from the town. Overnight stay will be at Kalimpong.

At the respective booked hotels. · At the respective booked hotels. · At the Local Restaurant.

At 3* Star Hotels.

Day 12 · Departure: Kalimpong - Bagdogra airport

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   Bagdogra

   4 hours

   After breakfast, Check out from hotel & transfer to Bagdogra airport (approx. 80 km & 03-04 hours drive).

At the respective booked hotels.