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/Bhadrapur (50min)
On arrival meet, assist and drive to Gantok
(07-hrs approx.) O/N at hotel.
Day 02 :
Gangtok (1,600m) Visit Enchey Monastery, Deer Park,
Government institute of Cottage Industry, Dodrul
Chorten, Research Institute of Tobetology.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 03 :
Gangtok-Lanchung (2,750mts/117km/6hours)
Drive early morning to Lanchung, a small
picturesque village surrounded by high snowcap
peaks located in a valley in North Sikkim. O/N
at lodge.
Day 04 :
Lanchung-Yumthang-Lanchung (3,500mts 25 kms)
Drive after breakfast through conifer and
rhododendron forest the drive an enjoyable
experience. Packed lunch provided. O/N
Day 05 :
Lanchung-Gangtok
Drive back to Gangtok. O/N
Day 06 :
Gangtok-Pemayangtse (2,085m 117km/ 4 1/2 hrs)
After breakfast drive through semi tropical
forests. Cardamom plantation and village. Visit
the Pemayanstse Monastery, situated adjacent to
the hotel. This is a premier monastery of Sikkim
built in the 17th century. O/N
Day 07 :
Pemayangtse-Khenchapladri lake-Pemayangtse
(24kms/ 1 1/2hrs)
After breakfast drive to Khenchapladri lake
which is also known as the wishing lake, and is
considered very sacred and no water sport or
other activities besides prayer and worship are
allowed around it. A short walk to Sangachholing
Monastery (2km/45min) located on a hillock above
the hotel. On a clear day the view of the
mountain ranges is breathtaking. O/N
Day 08 :
Pemayangtse-Kalimpong (133 kms/5hrs)
Full day sightseeing of Kalimpong town. O/N
Day 09 :
Kalimpong to Biratnagar/Bhadrapur (150kms /4
hrs)
After breakfast drive to Biratnagar/Bhadrapur
airport and check in for your flight to
Kathmandu
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