When the Maharaja of Sikkim
gifted it to the British Governor General Bentinck
"out of friendship in the 1800s, the British turned
Darjeeling into a hill station. Now, almost two
centuries later, The Queen of Hill Stations entices
thousands of visitors to its fairy tale environs and
leaves no one discontented. Once you leave the
sweltering plains of West Bengal and start climbing
up, you will begin to see the lofty green
promontories ahead of you which will give you the
feeling that you are entering an altogether
different world. Brillant red rhododendrons,
charming white magnolias and majestic pines welcome
you to this paradise. And all the while, the hill
slopes descend in gentle waves of green tea bushes.
All around you are sequestered vales and dales with
sparkling streams, rivulets and gushing gorges. An
intoxicating experience to be cherished forever. You
can also enjoy a ride on the old toy train that
finds its way up hills from Siliguri in the plains
to the town of Darjeeling. While here, you can enjoy
the bustling sights and sounds of a small hill
town/city as well as go for adventure outings
further a field.
Day 01 : Fly
Kathmandu to Biratnagar or Bhadrapur:
Airport. On arrival at Biratnagar /Bharatpur
Airport meet, assist and drive to Darjeeling.
(51/2hrs) Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 :
Darjeeling (2100m) Visit Himalayan Zoo- Himalayan fauna in
natural habitat, red panda, black bear, yaks and
the famous show leopard/ Himalayan
Mountaineering institute and Museum of Everest
Expedition / Tibetan self help center, training
and sales Emporium of Tibetan handicrafts.After
lunch drive to Pemayansgte, West Sikkim.
Overnight at hotel or Lodge
Day 03 :
Pemayangtse (2,085m)
Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery. This is a
premier monastery of Sikkim built in the 17th
century.A short walk to Sangobhholing Monastery
(02 km/45 min) located on a hillock above the
hotel. On a clear day the view of the mountain
range is breathtaking. O/N at hotel.
Day 04 :
Pemayangtse -Gantok (1,600mts/117 km 4 1/2hrs)
Drive through semi tropical forests, cardamom
plantation and small villages to Gangtok, once
the capital of the kingdom of Sikkim.
Day 05 :
Gangtok Full day sightseeing
Visit Enchey Monastery, Deer Park, Government
institute of cottage Industry, Dodrul Chorten,
Research institute of Tibetology. Visit Rumtek
Monastery, situated 24 kms this magnificent
monastery was built by the late Gyalwa Karmapa,
the head of the Kagyu sect. O/N at hotel.
Day 06 :
Gangtok-Kalimpong (588m/85 kms/ 2 1/2hrs)
Drive along the Rangit river valley to
Kalimpong.Visit flower nurseries/local
monastery/handicraft center. O/N at hotel.
Day 07 :
Kalimpong-Biratnagar/Bhadrapur (221kms/ 6 1/2
hrs)
Early morning drive to Biratnagar/Bhaktapur
airport and check in for your flight to
Kathmandu.
Tibet, tibet travel, travel tibet, tibet travels, tibet travel info, tibet travel information, tibet info, tibet information, visit tibet, tibet visit, travel to Tibet, traveling tibet, tibet tour operator, tibet travel company
