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Bagdogra/Kalimpong (80
kms. 3 hrs. approx) |
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Arrive Bagdogra
airport and transfer to Kalimpong. The journey is unrivalled for
its spectacular riverine scenery. On arrival, check into hotel.
Overnight at hotel. |
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02 |
Kalimpong |
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Full day sightseeing
which includes Deolo Hill View Point and a visit to the Bhutanese
Monastery. Afternoon, drive to one of the flower nurseries to see
various flowering species. Overnight at hotel. |
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03 |
Kalimpong/Pemayangtse
(98 kms. 4 hrs approx.) |
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Morning, drive to
Pemayangtse entering Sikkim through Melli. You pass through
the towns of Jorethang, Legship and Gayzing before reaching
Pemayangtse. On arrival, check into hotel. Afternoon, visit
the Pemayangtse Monastery. Overnight at hotel. |
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04 |
Pemayangtse/Martam
(141 kms. 5 hrs approx.) |
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The morning view of
the mountain peaks is breathtaking. The prominent peaks visible
are Rothong, Kabru, Kabru Dome, Talung, Kanchendzonga and Pandim.
After breakfast drive to the tea plantations of Temi Tarku where
tea pluckers, often women are at work. Picnic lunch at the tea
gardens. Thereafter continue drive to reach Martan Resort by late
evening. On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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05 |
Martam/Gangtok (28 kms. 1 ½ hrs approx.) |
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Morning visit the
Rumtek Dharma Centre which is half an hour’s drive from Martam.
Located on a hilltop opposite Gangtok, the monastery is a
veritable treasurey of some of the unique Buddhist religious art
objects in the world. Later, drive to Gangtok. En-route visit the
do-Drul Chorten and the Research Institute of Tibetology. On
arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon, visit the Cottage
Industries and the Enchy Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
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06 |
Gangtok/Lachung
(122 kms 6 hrs approx.)
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Start early breakfast.
Enroute stop at Tashi View Point and Kabi Longstok. An hour’s
drive further you arrive at Phodong Monastery, built in 1740. The
drive after lunch for 20 ksm is through verdant forest till you
reach Toong ( Restricted Area Check Post) where you cross River
Teesta. Continue drive, arrive Lachung. Overnight at Lodge / Camp.
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07 |
Lachung /Yumthang Excursion |
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After breakfast,
drive to Yumthang (24 kms. 2 hrs.) which has a very
picturesque landscape, lined with several varieties of
rhododendrons. Yumthang is also known for its hot springs.
Late afternoon drive back to Lachung. Overnight at the Lodge /
Camp. |
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08 |
Lachung/Gangtok
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After breakfast visit
the Lachung Monastery and late proceed to Gangtok allowing many
stoppages en-route to enjoy the bountiful gifts of nature. Stop
for picnic lunch at Singhik, with a clear and unobstructed view of
Mt. Kanchendzonga and its neighbouring peaks. After lunch,
continue drive to Gangtok. On arrival, check into hotel. Overnight
at hotel. |
