Sikkim

Duration:16 days

Itinerary

Day 1:

On arrival at Bagdogra ,meet and transfer to Darjeeling, Over night halt.

Day 2:

Full day sight seeing of Darjeeling the famous Ghoom Monastery and visit to Tiger Hill to witness the Sunrise.

Day 3:

Darjeeling to Martam Village and visit Rumtek Monastery both old and new and soft village trek in the Sang Village. Halt at Gangtok.

Day 4:

Gangtok Half Day City Tour-which includes the Enchey Monastery and Noor Monastery. Over night halt.

Day 5:

Gangtok to Lachung (North Sikkim), Enroute Phodong Monastery.

Day 6:

Visit Yumthang Valley after Breakfast and return to Lachung for lunch and walk around Lachung Village, meet the local people. Lachung Monastery and day out. Over night halt.

Day 7:

Lachung to Gangtok, Over night halt.

Day 8:

Gangtok to Rabongla/ South Sikkim via Temi Tea Gardens, visit Ralong Monastery. Over night halt

Day 9:

Departure for Yuksom via Kewzing, visit the only Bon Monastery, and trek up hill to the Tashiding monastery in the hill top. The festival of Bumchu takes place in the month of Feb-March, Drive to Yuksom. Over night halt.

Day 10:

Visit around Yuksom, The Coronation site of the first King of Sikkim in 1642 and the famous Norbugang Chorten, Kathok Lake and Dubdi Monastery. Full day around Yuksom, a traditional Bhutia Village of Sikkim. Over night halt.

Day 11:

Drive from Yuksom to Kheocheplari lake to Pemayangtse. Visit Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdentse Palace Ruins after Lunch. Over night halt.

Day 12:

Soft Trek to Sangachoeling Monastery, the 2nd oldest monastery in Sikkim after Pemayangtse. Its mostly used by the lamas for retreat and meditation. Is also hosts the cremations of Buddhist folks .Return to Pemayangtse and overnight halt.

Day 13:

Drive to Kalimpong ,enroute visit Phur Cha Chu-the cave site and hotsprings in the adjoining river of Rangeet at Legship. Over night Halt.

Day 14:

Kalimpong full day sight seeing on nurseries and monasteries.

Day 15:

Departure for Bagdogra to board the return flight. Tour Ends.

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