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Tour to Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalaya

Package Code : inpro1

KanchenjungaDuration : 18 days
Cost : US$ 1,000 - US$ 2,000 per head depending on services taken.

 

Tour Itinerary

Darjeeling townDay 01 : On reaching Bagdogra / NJP, you will be received by naturebeyond. Bagdogra / NJP to Darjeeling is a three hour drive uphill through tea gardens and small towns. We will occasionally meet the famous Darjeeling toy train, huffing and puffing across our road. Overnight at Darjeeling

Day 02 : Early morning visit to Tiger Hill for fabulous sunrise views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world at 28,156 ft. Mt. Everest and a host of other Himalayan giants are also seen on the horizon.On our drive back to the hotel we will stop at Ghoom, a Tibetan-Buddhist monastery. After breakfast we shall visit the old botanical gardens to see their collection of rare orchids and other plants. After lunch visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Tibetan Refugee Camp and the local market. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 03 : Darjeeling : Happy Valley tea garden
This is one of the best tea gardens producing the famous Darjeeling tea. We will spend the morning around the tea garden and return back to hotel for lunch. After lunch we will visit the Jalapahar area of Darjeeling including the Budhist monastery that is located at the top of the hill. Overnight at Darjeeling

LavaDay 04 : Darjeeling - Kalimpong
This day we take the route via Mongpoo which is known for its unique Cinchona plantation where the factory produces Quinine, the medicine for malaria. This place became famous during the time of the British raj. At that time there was a dense forest and it had become a paradise for botanical students. Here we visit the plantation. Overnight at Kalimpong

Day 05 : Kalimpong
A hill station in the days of the British raj, this charming town is two and half hours drive by road from Darjeeling. Before the Chinese took over Tibet it was the center of India's wool and silk trade with that country, with Tibetan caravans wending their way down from the Tibetan plateau to trade wool for manufactured goods. Today Kalimpong is a holiday resort for its fabulous mountain views, bird watching, and walks in the hills. It has become a center for orchid and cactus nurseries, and exports these plants to different parts of the world. Here we visit several nurseries. We will also visit delo top and Durpin top at Kalimpong during the day. Overnight at Kalimpong

Day 06 : Kalimpong : Loleygaon Orchid Sanctuary
This is only two hours drive from Kalimpong and the government has preserved this area because of its rare orchids. This day we will carry a packed lunch and spend some time exploring the beautiful hilly country side in search of wild orchids. We will also visit Dentam fort, Rikisum and the eco-tourism village at Pedong before returning to Kalimpong in the afternoon to see the local handicrafts and the busy marketplace. Overnight at Kalimpong

Day 07 : Kalimpong - Pemayangste
Today we will enter sikkim. The drive is truly a naturalist's delight. The hillsides and mountain slopes of Sikkim are strewn with bright patches of myriad colors. The lower mountain slopes are abundant with lush green bamboo and ferns. The northern valleys are draped with wild cherry, oaks, chestnut, pines as well as magnolia variety's called Magnolia Campbeli and Michelia Doltsopa. The higher altitudes are abloom with 46 species of Rhododendrons. And of course, Sikkim's 600 variety's of orchid are everywhere. This day our 05 hour drive is interesting as we move upstream along the river Rangit through dense forests of sal and teak. Overnight we stay at Pelling.

Pelling HelipadDay 08 : Pelling to Yuksom via Kecheoplari lake Early morning after having our breakfast we walk to the Pemayangste monastery which is only a km from the hotel. Here we hear the chanting of morning prayers by the young and old monks and the smell of the burning Juniferous Squamata and Rhododendron Nivele. Pemayangste, also known as the "Perfect Sublime Lotus", is one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim and belongs to the Red Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhists. After visiting this monastery we will drive towards Kecheopalri Lake. After a walk around this "wishing lake", a short trek downhill towards Yuksum. We will see some common wild orchids like the Dendrobium. This night we will be staying at Yuksom.

Day 9 : Yuksom
The original capital of Sikkim, the tiny hill town of Yuksum is the base for treks and climbing expeditions to Mount Kanchenjunga and other important peaks. This day we walk to the coronation throne, Dubdi Monastery and the nearby jungles to see wild orchids like the Coelogyne and Dendrobium, as well as the indigenous flora of Sikkim. Overnight at Yuksom

Day 10 : Yuksom - Gangtok
The 5 hour drive from Yuksum to Gangtok passes lush green fields the famous large Sikkimese Cardamoms as well as Golden Rice.

GangtokDay 11 : Gangtok
Perched atop a ridge at a height of 1520 m. Lies Gangtok , a quaint, colourful town. This small modernized town is the capital of Sikkim. Here we visit the famous monastery of Rumtek which is the head quarters of the Kagyu sect. Later, we visit the Institute of Tibetology which has a collection of almost 30,000 volumes on diverse subjects like astrology, philosophy, magic and religion. After lunch we visit the Orchid Sanctuary which has over 200 species of temperate and intermediate orchids on beautifully landscaped grounds. Our next stop is the Epica gardens which has large collection of indigenous plants of Sikkim. Overnight at Gangtok

Day 12 : Gangtok to Lachung (2679 m) 122 kms and 6 hours drive. This area was recently opened to foreign visitors. We will be seeing the breathtaking landscapes of the northern part of Sikkim. Our drive takes us through lush green bamboo thickets intermingled with tropical flora and we arrive at the historical place of "Kabi Logstok" where the Lepchas and Bhutias had their brotherhood treaty.

Later we pass scattered villages and terraced paddy fields. A few kilometers before reaching Mangan (the district capital of north Sikkim), we will cross the Ranga Rang bridge which is said to be one of the highest bridges in Asia. After Mangan the landscapes turn even more interesting as we encounter magnificent water falls cascading down steep mountain walls. Overnight at Lachung.

Yumthang ValleyDay 13 : Lachung - Yumthang (3658 m)
24 km 2 hr drive. This day we visit Shingba Rhododendron sanctuary set at 12000 ft. Here we find different varieties of Rhododendrons like the Triflorum, Hodgsonii, Dalhousie, Cilatum, Cinnbarinum, Campanulatum etc. Besides this we find several pine families like the Cedrus Deodara, Abies Spectabilis, Tsuga Dumosa, Pinus Wallichiana etc. Of course, the sanctuary is also very rich with alpine flowers like Rheum Nobile, Rheum Australe etc. Yumthang is also rich is sulphur and even the kings of Sikkim have made their own bathing huts. The air starts to get cooler as you enter the valley, with towering peaks closing in from all sides. From this point Tibet is only 25 kms as the crow flies. Evening return back to our lodge in Lachung.

Day 14 : Lachung - Lachen
48 km 3 hr drive. This day we visit Lachen. This is famous for it's monastery built in the early 1800 century and also for the wide open valley. Overnight at Lachen

Day 15 : Visit to Chopta valley. The valley is located at an altitude of about 4140 mt. The place has been opened for tourists only during 2003. On the way visit to Thangu (3970 mt). A small village close to indo Tibetan boarder. The beauty of the place is only to be seen to be believed. As you move towards Chopta valley the landscape changes from deep jungles to pine forests then to rhododendron bushes and ultimately you will find only rocky mountains at an altitude of more than 4,000 mts. A variety of high altitude animals can be seen including bharal, beer, fox etc. Overnight at Lachen

Young MonksDay 16 : Lachung / Gangtok
After breakfast visit Lachung monastery before commencing the return drive. Lachung is famous for Apple, and October and November are lively months when the apples are harvested and sent to Gangtok.

On our return drive we will make stop at different places and take short hikes to explore the country side. We will have a picnic lunch at Singhik, famous for its clear and unobstructed views of Kanchenjunga and its neighboring peaks. Overnight at Gangtok

Day 17 : Gangtok / Tsongo
Full day excursion to Tsongu lake (12000 ft) and the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary. Changu Primula Preservation Plot contains plants on the verge of extinction that have been brought from various part of Sikkim. Here we can find Primula varieties like Primula Rotundiifolia, P. Sikkimensis, P. Macrophylla, P. Wigramiana, P. Stuartii, P. Irregularis, etc. Tsangu lake (Changu) was also opened to foreign visitors very recently. It falls on the Nathula pass highway which was one of the old trade routes to Tibet and which has recently been opened again for sino-indian trade. Overnight at Gangtok

Day 18 : Gangtok
Free day. This day we can see the local market and shop for local handicraft. Evening we can arrange a cultural program by local tribes such as the Bhutias, Lepchas and Nepalese (only for groups larger than 6 heads this can be arranged). We sample Sikkimese cooking after the program. Overnight at Gangtok

Day 19 : Gangtok - Bagdogra
The 5 hours drive from Gangtok to Bagdogra follows the Teesta river and we will be making stops to see the low altitude Himalayan flora. Tour concludes at Bagdogra.

 

 

Our standard inbound package includes
• Accommodation in all the hotels on single / couple sharing basis.
• Breakfast, Lunch, evening tea and Dinner on all days.
• All prevailing taxes like Service Tax and Luxury tax in all hotels wherever applicable.
• Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.

PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Expenditure incurred on tips, telephone, beverages, travel insurance, laundry, other expenses of personal nature, any other expense not mentioned in 'cost includes' above. Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. Unless mentioned in the itinerary.

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