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Sikkim tour |
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Situated
in the
Eastern
Himalayas,
this
beautiful
state of
Sikkim
is
surrounded
by the
kingdom
of Nepal
in the
West,
Bhutan
in the
East,
Tibet in
the
North
and the
state of
West
Bengal
in the
South.
The
impregnable
snowy
Himalayas,
the
third
highest
mountain
in the
world
Mt.
Khanchendzonga
and the
flat
lowlands
with its
diverse
flora &
fauna
enriches
its
beauty.
Trekking
in the
rough
mountains,
rafting
on the
turbulent
rivers,
and
sightseeing
are all
laid out
for the
visitor
on a
platter.
Gangtok,
the
capital
of
Sikkim,
is often
referred
to as
the
“Lofty
Hills".
An air
of
Enchantment
pervades
in the
entire
atmosphere
of the
valley
with its
stupas,
Monasteries
and its
Mysticism.
In
Gangtok,
one very
frequently
comes
across
the
Prayer
flags
whipping
in the
breeze,
robed
Lamas
chanting
prayers
to God,
lined
Brightly
painted
pagoda -
roofed
houses,
and of
course,
the
sound of
trumpets
from the
distance
hills &
valleys. |
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 Itinerary
In
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Day
01 :
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Fly from Kathmandu to
Bhadrapur which takes
about 45 minutes. You
will then take a drive
from Bhadrapur to
Kakarivitta (Eastern
Border town of Nepal).
You will undergo with
some custom formalities
and then drive to
Gangtok by jeep which
takes about five hours.
Stay overnight at hotel. |
Day
02 :
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Drive Siliguri to
Gangtok (Sikkim). In the
afternoon visit the
local market and drive
through the smooth plane
road that leads to a
narrow roads through the
mountains. The drive to
Gangtok is on a narrow
roadways but it indeed
is the cleanest and very
well maintained among
the North East Indian
roadways. The blue clear
water runs down the
Teesta river while you
drive up towards Gangtok
making the drive even
more enchanting one. |
Day
03 :
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Full day sightseeing
tour in and around
Gangtok. Tour includes
visit to:
Tashi View Point : From
here ,you could have a
view of Mt Kanchandzonga
and other peaks of the
Himalayas. One can have
an experience of the
changes in colour of
snows of the mountains
there.
Inchay Monastery : It is
situated adjoining the
Siniolchu Tourist Lodge,
3 kms from Gangtok town.
This monastery is an
important seat of the
Nyingma order, the
Enchey Monastery is
built on the site
blessed by Lama Druptob
Karpo, a tantric master
know for his power of
flying. This 200 years
old monastery has in its
premises images of Gods,
Goddesses and other
religious objects. Every
year, around January, 'Chaam'
or religious masked
dance is performed with
great fanfare for two
days.
Rumtek Monastery : This
famous monastery is also
known as Dharma Chakra
Centre. This monastery
is one of the most
important seats of the
Kagyu lineage outside
Tibet. In the early
1960's, His Holiness the
Sixteenth Gyalwang
Karmapa founded this
seat near the 300 year
old Kagyu monastery
built in the sixteenth
century by the Fourth
King of Sikkim under the
guidance of the ninth
Karmapa. The new Rumtek
monastery was built
about two kilometers
away from this old
monastery. Rumtek became
the International Kagyu
Headquarters during the
life of His Holiness,
from where lineage
activities manifested
throughout the world. It
also became the
residence of a new
generation of Kagyu
masters, who are being
trained in a tradition
of study and meditation
practice which began 800
years ago. |
Day
04 :
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Drive from Gangtok to
Peling. Visit two famous
monasteries. Morning
transfer to Pemayangtse
(65kms/4.5hrs), this is
the nearest motorable
point from Mt.
Kanchendzonga, worlds
03rd highest peak, one
can enjoy the
spectacular Eastern
Himalayan Range from
this place. |
Day
05 :
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Enjoy the sunrise view
over Mt. Kanchanjunga
(8585m) and other
mountain peaks of the
range. In the western
district of Sikkim,
Pemyangtse is a picture
perfect destination. It
offers a breathtaking
view of the world's 3rd
highest peak of Mount
Kanchendzonga. |
Day
06 :
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Visit Khichipelri Lake
and Yoksom (the old
capital of Sikkim). You
go for full day
excursion to Khichipelri
Lake and to Yuksam and
back. Yuksam is the
entry point where all
the trekking starts for
the assault on the
eastern Himalayas. |
Day
07 :
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Drive Peling to
Kakarvita (India - Nepal
Border) via Siliguri .
Drive back to Biratnagar. |
Day
08 :
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Fly from Biratnagar to
Kathmandu. |
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Services
Included
* English
speaking Escort
throughout the
tour
* All meals 3
times a day
* Accommodation
in twin share
basis and partly
camping
* All ground
transportation
by deluxe Jeep
* Entrance fees
for monuments
during
sightseeing
* Services of
Camping Crew
* Porters and
pack animals
during camping
in trekking
Services
Excluded
* Personal
natural expenses
like smoking,
beverages, hot
showers,
laundry.
* Flight
wherever
applicable
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