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Sikkim Darjeeling Tour 11Nights/12Days
   

Kolkata-Darjeeling- Martam - Gangtok- Pemayangtse - Yuksom- Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Kolkata

The youngest most mountains of the world, Himalayas has got some spectacular views. Sikkim, one of the smallest states of India is known for its nature and serene beauty. It is also famous for some of the rarest varieties of orchids. Darjeeling was once the summer hill retreats for British colonizers. They developped this area for tea plantation. Today Darjeeling tea is world renowned which has got some best quality tea production estates. A train network constructed in 19th century by British, is an engineering feat. This train network (known as toy train), the world heritage train, is still operational which is another point of attraction for the visitors to this region.

Kolkata, otherwise known as Calcutta the ancient capital of British India, holds its colonial period charm. This city of Joy never impresse s fails to impress the first time visitor. All the extremes can be seen in this huge metropolitan city. From the conventional mode of transport like rickshaw pullers to the modern metro trains, from slums to posh constructions. These are the diversities of this hugely populated Kolkata. Mother Teresa devoted her whole life serving to the humanity.

Tour at Glance

Day 01 Arrive Kolkata
Day 02 Kolkata
Day 03 Kolkata -Bagdogra- Darjeeling
Day 04 Darjeeling
Day 05 Darjeeling
Day 06 Darjeeling - Martam
Day 07 Martam - Gangtok
Day 08 Gangtok
Day 09 Gangtok - Pemayangtse
Day 10 Pemayangtse - Yuksom
Day 11 Yuksom - Kalimpong
Day 12 Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Kolkata
Day 01 Arrive Kolkata
Arrive Kolkata , upon arrival our representative will meet you and transfer you to the Hotel and check in at the hotel .

Overnight in Kolkata .
   
Day 02 Kolkata
After breakfast full day city sightseeing tour of Kolkata - visiting Howrah Bridge, Flower and spice market , Victoria Memorial. also visit the famous area of artisans, known as Kumatuli , St Paul's Cathedral, Kali Temple and Ramakrishna Mission .

Overnight in Kolkata .
   
Day 03 Kolkata - Darjeeling
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board the flight for Bagdogra , Arrive Bagdogra,, upon arrival our representative will meet you and transfer you to Darjeeling( 70kms/4 hours). Arrive and check in at the hotel .Rest of the day at leisure. One can take a stroll on the mall road in the afternoon . Overnight in Darjeeling.
   
Day 04 In Darjeeling
Early in the morning visit Tiger Hill(accessible by jeep only). From there one can have a spectacular view of Himalayas,even the great Mount Everest is visible on clear days. At sunrise, the snow clad mountain peaks constitute a glorious feast of colour. Return to your hotel visiting the Ghoom monastery on the way. Later in the morning, proceed on a halfday tour of Darjeeling which covers Lebong village which has the highest race course in the world, the Mountaineering Institute, the House of Tensing Norgay and the Botanical Gardens.You can also visit the Tibetan refugee camps. In the evening visit the tea gardens.

Overnight in Darjeeling.
   
Day 05 In Darjeeling
After breakfast, take a joy train ride in Toy Train(Sector-Darjeeling to Kurseong),the train ride would take you through some of the amazing landscapes and engineering marvels such as Batasia Loop, it would also take you through Ghoom which was once upon a time considered to be the highest railway station in the world before the Chinese took railway lines to Lhasa.On arrival in Kurseong railway station, You will be transfered back to hotel in Darjeeling. Afternoon visit to a tea Plantation Estate for which Darjeeling is known. Evening at leisure.

Overnight in Darjeeling.
   
Day 06 Darjeeling - Martam (115 kms /05 hrs ).
After breakfast drive to Martam. On arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.
   
Day 07 Martam - Gangtok
Early morning drive to Gangtok. Check-in & lunch at hotel.Afternoon sightseeing of Rumtek Monastery and then proceed for sightseeing of Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology and Director of Handicraft and Handloom. Check in Hotel. Evening Free to explore Gangtok.

Over night at Hotel.
   
Day 08 Gangtok
Early morning excursion trip to Tsongo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Temple. Also visit Nathu la Pass.Back to Gangtok.

Overnight stay and dinner in hotel.
   
Day 09 Gangtok - Pemayangtse ( 135 kms / 05 hrs ).
After breakfast drive to Pemayangtse. Check in at Hotel . Evening visit the Pemayangtse Monastery.

Overnight at Hotel.
   
Day 10 Pemayangtse - Yuksom
After breakfast drive to Yuksom. On the way visit Khecheopalri Lake. This lake is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lakeand it is believed that whatever you wish you wishes come true. Myth has it that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface it is picked by a bird. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks)- the first capital of Sikkim . This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim ) was crowned.

Overnight at Hotel .
   
Day 11 Yuksom - Kalimpong ( 115 kms / 05 hrs )
Transfer to Kalimpong. Check in at Hotel. Later proceed for half day sightseeing of Kalimpong visit the different 'Gompas' which are Tibetans-Buddhist Monasteries and the flower nurseries.

Overnight at Hotel.
   
Day 12 Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Kolkata
After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra airport to board the flight for Kolkata , Arrive Kolkata and date free till the departure to onward destination .
End of the Tour
   
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