Himalayan Wonders
13 NIGHTS 14 DAYS.
DELHI 3 nights.
DARJEELING 2 nights.
KALIMPONG 2 nights.
GANGTOK 3 nights.
PELLING 2 nights .
SILIGURI 1 night.
ITINERARY 1
DAY 1: Arrival Delhi
Pick by Volvo buses coaches for airport transfers, therefore we offer a unique airport transfers service, we will meet your flight at the Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport and take you to the hotel. Overnight at Delhi.
DAY 2: Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast sightseeing up to 4 PM of Delhi, Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Parliament House, Lotus Temple, Birla Temple, Qutab Minar etc. Later drive to Agra 205 Kms in 5 hrs. On arrival Agra transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3: After breakfast full day sightseeing of Agra visit Taj Mahal. Red Fort, Etmad-UL-Ah, and Fatehpur Sikri (30 Kms from Agra). Overnight at hotel.
DAY 4: Delhi – Bagdogra (FLIGHT) - Darjeeling (CAR)
After breakfast drive to Delhi. On time departure transfer to Airport land at Bagdogra. From there, you will be transferred to Darjeeling by car (94 kms/3hrs) along winding roads, it’s an experience of unforgettable beauty. Night stay in Darjeeling.
Name |
Description of the destination |
DELHI
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New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj. |
Darjeeling |
Heritage hill Station, Tea Plantations and a known tourist Destination. Himalayan views are renowned here in Winters |
Kalimpong |
Off-Beat Hill station at about 4000 ft above sea level and enjoys good weather throughout. Known for Orchids and Birding |
Gangtok |
Hill Station and capital of Sikkim and a known destination |
Pelling |
Known for its Monastery and good Himalayan views in Winters |
Pelling |
Known for its Monastery and good Himalayan views in Winters |
DAY 5: Darjeeling Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for the Toy train joy ride for 1 hour around Darjeeling, finishing the joy ride we proceed for the tea factory to see the tea making process. Finishing the tea making process back to hotel.
Evening free time Night stay in Darjeeling.
DAY 6: Darjeeling – Kalimpong
Early Morning, you will proceed for an excursion tour to Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. In the afternoon, you will have lunch and leave for Kalimpong on the way you will pass through many tea estates. After arrival, you will check into the hotel Kalimpong, Overnight stay will be at Kalimpong hotel.
DAY 7: Kalimpong – Sightseeing
Kalimpong is situated at a height of 1,250 m and falls under the district of Darjeeling and was once known as the commercial hub for wool trade with Tibet. After having breakfast, departure the beautiful Deolo hill. The climate of Kalimpong is ideal for flowers and that is the reason why Kalimpong can be considered a botanist's delight. Every species of flowers including the cacti can be found here. We will visit the Tharpa Choling monastery here. This monastery is perched on the top of the Tirpai Hill in was built in 1937. The monastery belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery houses a collection of exceptional Buddhist manuscripts and Thangkas Night stay in Kalimpong.
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. Rest of the day at leisure. Night Stay in Kalimpong.
DAY 8: Kalimpong – Gangtok
This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel and head for Gangtok. Enroute, we visit Durbin Monastery and Flower Nursery. Kalimpong is particularly famous for its nurseries due to its suitable climate. After this visit, we continue our drive and head for Gangtok. The drive to Gangtok takes you about three hours through the valley along River Teesta. Upon arrival at
Gangtok (5500 Ft) Check in at your hotel and day for Relax or walk to the mall this gives you and exact feel of this vibrant little town. Night stay in Gangtok.
DAY 9: Gangtok Sight-Seeing
After Breakfast we drive you to the Rumtek Monastery , 24 Kms from Gangtok was built in 1960 by His Holiness the Late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa & this is a replica of the original Kagyupa Monastery in Tibet, a must see for every visitor, the seat of the "Kagyu Order" . Behind the Monastery is the lavishly decorated Karma Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Studies which attracts students from the world over. Here one can find the most unique religious scriptures & art objects of the world. The Rumtek monastery is also very colorful and beautiful and every year it hosts the renowned Cham dance. On the way back we will make a visit to the Research Institute of Tibetology and if interested can also enjoy the ropeway.
The lunch will be at the hotel. After lunch, we will make a visit to the Cottage Industry centre near Gangtok's zero point. Night stay in Gangtok.
DAY 10: Phodong Monastery
In the morning we drive to the Phodong monastery in North Sikkim. This monastery is situated at a distance of about 28 Kms from Gangtok. This is one of the most decorated and aesthetically beautiful monasteries in Sikkim. It houses old mural paintings and has about 260 monks live here. En route we also visit the Labrang Monastery and seven sisters’ falls. We return to Gangtok in the evening. Night stay in Gangtok.
DAY 11: Gangtok – Pelling
After breakfast this morning, we shall head for Pelling in west Sikkim. We drive for about 4 an half hours and reach Pelling by 1-2 pm. Check into the hotel, refresh and relax. This afternoon we take you to Pemayangtse Monastery (6500 Ft), 2.5 Kms from Pelling. Built during the late 17th century, it is one of the oldest & most important monasteries of the Nyingmapa order of Buddhism in Sikkim. Even today, it is only the monks of this monastery who enjoy the title of 'Tasang' or pure monks. The monastery follows the Mindroling tradition & has 108 monks. The main attraction of the monastery is the wooden replica of Zangdog Palri , the celestial abode of Guru Padmasambhava, built by Serdup L Dorje Rimpoche in 1971. On the way back we shall lead you to the Ruins of Rabdentse.Through an some of the most enchanting alpine vegetation, will bring you to the ruins. Rabdentse-a second capital of Sikkim, after Yuksom, the Kings of Sikkim had ruled the state from this place till the year 1814 AD. The view from the top of the ruins scans across the deep valley to the mystic heights of Khanchendzonga and its ranges. This evening is free for your own activities. Night stay in Pelling.
DAY 12: Pelling Sightseeing
Wake up early this morning not to miss the breath taking view of Mt Khanchendzonga and its ranges at the sunrise. You can witness the mountain range sipping a hot coffee from your hotel room window. After breakfast, we shall proceed for the Khecheopalri Lake, also called the "Wish Fulfilling Lake". It lies in a depression surrounded by prayer flags & forested hills.
Then to Yuksom (5800 Ft). This is the first capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim & the coronation site of the first Chogyal. Evidence of the enthronement ceremony can still be seen in the form of stone seats and the footprint of the Head Lama on a stone. The stone throne constructed for the great event stands today at Norbugang which has been declared a Heritage site. If you have the time & energy, trek up to the Dubdi Monastery at Yuksom. This is a 30-35 mins trek into the forest negotiating steep slopes. It was built in 1701 after the consecration ceremony of the first Chogyal. It is an ideal place for Lamas seeking meditation and recluse. Dubdi means "the Hermit's cell". On the return stop to see the Khanchendzonga water falls. Night stay in Pelling.
DAY 13: Pelling – Siliguri
Today we drive you to Siliguri, not to take any risk for the flight departure; we will be driving towards the Siliguri, nearest city from the airport one day in advance. We will give you little introduction to India by taking them around the Siliguri town in the Rickshaw. Night stay in Siliguri.
DAY 14: Siliguri – Bagdogra Airport
We drive you to the airport according to your flight timings.
ITINERARY 2
8 NIGHTS/ 9 DAYSDARJEELING –KALIMPONG – GANGTOK - PELLING
Day 1: Arrival – Darjeeling
Arrive Bagdogra Airport /NJP Railway Station, our representative will meet you and you will be transferred to Darjeeling. Three and half hours drive uphill along beautiful meanders of picturesque tea gardens will bring you to Darjeeling. Upon arrival, check into the hotel, refresh and relax. Later this evening our, we shall drive to the popular Chowrasta (Mall) and enjoy the evening there. Spend sometime around Mall and you can get the exact pulse of this vibrant little town and its people. You will find number of curio shops here if you wish to pick some souvenirs of Darjeeling or even choose to try a pony ride. You can also witness a spectacular view of Mt Kanchendzonga and its ranges from here. We spend some time and return back to our hotel. (Overnight at the hotel)
Day 2: Darjeeling - Sightseeing
Wake up early this morning, and we shall drive to the Tiger hill to witness the breath taking sunrise view. After this enchanting experience we get back to the hotel for breakfast. We shall then head for a full day sightseeing trip of Darjeeling. We visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, and Japanese Temple before lunch. After lunch we proceed for a brief excursion to the Barbotey Rock Garden, a beautiful picnic spot with natural water falls just about 10 Kilometers from the town. We spend some time at leisure and head back. Enroute we also visit Batasia loop and the War Memorial. This evening is free for your own activities, we recommend you to take a walk across the Mall to visit a beautiful Nightingale Park on your own. (Overnight at the hotel)
Day 3:Darjeeling – Rafting – Kalimpong.
This morning, after breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head for an enjoyable activity ahead. We drive for about two hours downhill and arrive Malli. We stop on the banks of river Teesta from where our representatives shall guide you to your raft and after short instructions from our raft expert, we shall board into the raft and experience the thrill of the river rafting in white waters. We raft for about one to one and half hour and finally board off at a put out point about 13 Kms down the river. After this enjoyable ride, we get back to the vehicle and head for lunch at Chittrey. After lunch, we take a leisure drive uphill again for another 1 hour and reach our hotel at Kalimpong, beautifully located at hilltop Delo. Check into your hotel, refresh and relax. This is perhaps the best located hotel in Kalimpong with ample space for leisure relaxation and fresh air. Enjoy the stay at Delo. This evening is free at leisure. (Overnight at the hotel)
Day 4: Kalimpong - Gangtok
This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel and head for Gangtok. Enroute, we visit Durbin Monastery, Shantikunj Nursery and Pine View Nursery. Kalimpong is particularly famous for its nurseries due to its suitable climate. After this visit, we continue our drive and head for Gangtok. The drive to Gangtok takes you about three hours through the valley along River Teesta. Upon arrival at Gangtok, you will be transferred to your hotel. Check into your hotel refresh and relax. This evening is free for you to relax and unwind. We recommend you to take a stroll around M.G Marg in the evening and spend some time there- this gives you and exact feel of this vibrant little town. (Overnight at the hotel)
Day 5:Gangtok Sightseeing
This morning after breakfast, we shall head for a full day sightseeing trip of Gangtok. We start off by Enchey monastery, GaneshTok & Tashi View Point. Upon arrival at the ridge Park, we visit Flower exhibition centre after which we shall take a short walk across the ridge-Palace Gate, Secretariat and then board a ropeway and take a ride down to Deorali. Five minutes of bird’s eye view of Gangtok below and we reach Deorali, here we visit Tibetology and Chorten and stop for lunch at the nearby restaurant. After lunch, we take a leisure drive along the picturesque countryside to visit Rumtek Monastery which is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. This lavishly built monastery is said to be the replica of Tsurphu monastery of Kagyupa order in Tibet. You will also be able to witness a panoramic view of Gangtok town from here. After the visit, we get back to our hotel, refresh and relax. This evening is free for your own activities. (Overnight at the hotel)
Day 6: Gangtok - Changu- Gangtok
This morning after breakfast, head for a full day excursion to Changu. We start driving above Gangtok along the mystical environs and reach an enchanting Changu lake after about one and half hours. A lake is nestled amidst high peaks at an altitude of 12,400 ft. Spend some time here; you can also enjoy a yak ride. (Lunch at Changu) After this visit we drive back to our hotel refresh and relax. This evening is free for you to stroll around on your own or go for shopping. (Overnight at Hotel)
Day 7: Gangtok - Pelling
After breakfast this morning, we shall head for Pelling in west Sikkim. We drive for about 4 an half hours and arrive Pelling by 2 pm. Check into the hotel, refresh and relax. This afternoon, we shall lead you on an easy walk (30 mins) to the Ruins of Rabdentse. Rabdentse-a second capital of Sikkim (17th Century) hold its ruins amidst enchanting landscape and forest cover. At the ruins, our escort will give you a brief insight to the history and the Chogyals of Sikkim. Enjoy the pristine environment and we walk back to the hotel. This evening is free for your own activities. (Overnight at the hotel)
Day 8: Pelling Sightseeing
Wake up early this morning not to miss the breadth taking view of Mt Khanchenjunga and its ranges at the sunrise. You can witness the mountain range sipping a hot coffee from your hotel room window. After breakfast, we shall proceed for a full day sightseeing of Pelling. We drive to start up with a drive to Khecheopalri Lake (33 Kms from Pelling).This unusually calm and placid lake, located in the midst of a dense forest is considered sacred to both Buddhist and the Hindus, who come here to make a wish. Seen from above the lake is shaped like the footprints of Guru Padmasambhava. We get back to Pelling for lunch. After lunch we continue our sightseeing covering, Changey Waterfalls, Singshore Bridge and Pemayangtse Monastery. Back in the hotel refresh and relax. (Overnight at the Hotel)
Day 9: Pelling - Departure
This morning after breakfast, we shall check out of the hotel and head for Bagdogra / NJP railway station to board a train / flight back home.
ITINERARY 3
3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
GANGTOK - KALIMPONG
Day 1:Arrival Kalimpong
Arrive Bagdogra Airport /NJP Railway Station, our representative will meet you at the airport/ railway station and you shall head for Kalimpong. We drive for about two and half hours along the beautiful valley along river Teesta and arrive Kalimpong. Upon arrival check into the hotel, refresh and relax. Kalimpong has a pleasant climate, as it is just 4000 ft above sea level. This evening, we shall take an easy drive (15 mins) to a hilltop Durbin Dara, from where you get to witness a spectacular view of the surrounding hills and valleys. Back enroute we also visit Pine view nursery which houses a large collection of cacti. This evening is free for you to relax and unwind. You may go for a short stroll around on your own and get back to hotel before dark. (Overnight at Hotel)
Day 2: Kalimpong – River Rafting - Gangtok Top
Take your own time to wake up this morning, have your breakfast and we shall check out of the hotel and head for an enjoyable activity ahead. We drive for about one hour downhill and arrive Malli. Here, we shall stop at the banks of river Teesta to enjoy the thrills of white water rafting on River Teesta. Our representatives shall guide you to your raft and after short instructions from our raft expert we shall board into the raft and go for an easy ride down the river. Experience the thrill of the river rafting in white waters. We raft for about one to one and half hour and finally board off at a put out point about 13 Kilometers down the river. After this enjoyable ride, we get back to the vehicle and head for Gangtok. About two hours drive along the picturesque valley brings you to Gangtok. Upon arrival, Check into the hotel and relax. This afternoon our representative will lead you on a brief orientation trip of Gangtok covering – Tibetology, DroDul Chorten, Ropeway ride, Ridge Park and Flower Exhibition Centre. (Overnight at the hotel)
Day 3:Gangtok -Changu Lake - Gangtok
This morning after breakfast we shall head for a half day excursion to two prominent sites - Changu Lake and Baba Mandir. We start driving up above Gangtok through intricate winding road along the mystical environs and reach an enchanting Changu lake after about two and half hours. A lake is nestled amidst high peaks at an altitude of 12,400 ft. On winters, you will be able to witness the lake in a frozen state. Spend sometime enjoying the beauty nature; you can also enjoy a yak ride, take pictures. After this visit we drive back to Gangtok. At Gangtok, you will be let for yourself. You can spend time on your own, do some shopping or pick some souvenirs for your loved ones back home or that could mark your visit to Sikkim. After you are finished with that, we all meet up at the taxi and drive back to the hotel. Back in the hotel refresh and relax. (Overnight at the hotel)
Day 4: Departure Gangtok
This morning after breakfast, we shall check out of the hotel and head for Bagdogra/ NJP to board a flight/ train back home.
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