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Special north east tour

Duration: 05 Night 06 Days
Destination covered: Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong

Day 01: NJP/Bagdogra to Darjeeling
Our representative cordially receives you on arrival at Siliguri (NJP R St. / Bagdogra IXB) and helps you to board the car.The journey to Darjeeling follows the traditional Hill Cart Road runs all along the forested hills, small villages and beautiful tea gardens. We assist you to check in at hotel. Get refreshed and have free leisure evening.
We recommend a relaxed evening and short walk around The Mall to enjoy the Typical Hill life of Darjeeling Town in a painted landscape. Car Service Till drop at Hotel

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Day 02: Darjeeling
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill at 8442ft above sea level to experience the unforgettable sight of Sunrise over the Kunchenjungha Mountains. Visit Ghoom Monastery – one of the oldest Monasteries in Darjeeling and also Batasia Loop – the picturesque garden and War Memorial with the backdrop of snow ranges – on your way back to hotel. Car service from 4.00AM to 7.30AM , After breakfast visit Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday) to see some rare collection of high altitude Himalayan species like Snow leopard, clouded Leopard, Siberian Tiger, Red Panda and many rare mammal and birds in the nature surroundings. Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday) to see the priceless collection of mountaineering gears used by legendary climbers in the Himalayas. After that we take you to the Tea garden on the undulating valleys for viewing the scenic landscape and tea plucking and processing (seasonal) then proceed to Tenzing rock and Gombu Rock for some fun rock climbing activities. Now we take you to the Tibetan Refugee center(Closed on Sunday) and Bhutia Basti to procure the traditional handicraft items made by the local people. Visit Ava Art Gallery that houses the unique art and embroidery works of Mrs. Ava Devi. Back to Hotel for Lunch. Car service from 9Am to 1PM.

Recommended: Walk around the 'Lover's Road' and enjoy a quite evening at the Shrubbery Park on top of the Mall hill.
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Day 03 : Darjeeling to Gangtok Via Ghoom-Tista Bazaar
Today we drive to Gangtok via Peshok road. We assist you to check in at hotel. Get refreshed and have free leisure evening. We recommend a relaxed evening and short walk around The Mall to enjoy the typical Hill City life of Gangtok in the twilights. Car service Till drop at Hotel

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Day 04: Gangtok to Tsongo Lake
After breakfast we take you to famous Tsongo Lake at 12000ft (3600M). You have whole day to enjoy snow and Yak ride at the scenic high altitude alpine lake near Indo-Tibet border. The 1 km long and 15m deep lake is considered sacred to the local people. Have fun with snow and enjoy exciting Yak ride around the lake. Back to Hotel by 2.30 PM for lunch and have a leisure afternoon or roam around the market for personal activities.

Day 05: Gangtok –Kalimpong (Drive: 90KMS / 03 HOURS)
Today early morning at 5AM we take you to 3 famous view points at Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok from where you can see the panoramic view of entire Gangtok town and valley along with the magnificent Kunchenjungha can be seen. Visit to the temple at Honuman Tok to offer prayer and return to hotel. Now we take you to the most important religious place of Sikkim – TheRumtek Dharma Chakra Center, 24kms from Gangtok. Built in 1960 by His Holiness the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa it is a replica of the original Kagyurpa Monastery in Tsurphu, Tibet. Walk to the Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies just adjacent to the Monastery Building.
While coming back from Rumtek visit Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden with well tended tropical and temperate plants and orchids. Stop for a while at the Shanti View Point to enjoy the panoramic view of the Gangtok valley. Back to Hotel for lunch.
Now we drive to Kalimpong - a little town and sub division head quarter in the lower Himalayas, is famous for its mild climate, scenic landscape doted with old colonial buildings, magnificent view of Kunchenjungha and rare orchids.

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Check in at Hotel. After light refreshment we take you to famous Delo View point at 5500ft (1650M), the highest point of Kalimpong town having a very picturesque view of the high snow mountains and the Tista River Valley. On our way back we take you to the Historical Dr. Graham's Homes, the house of Dr. J A Graham, one of the earliest Scottish Missionaries, who established an orphanage and a farm house in 1900. The Chapel at the house is a glorious example of old European Architecture. Back to Hotel and after a short tea break walk down to the Kalimpong Bazaar – popular place for shopping traditional handicraft items like hand woven woolen garments, wooden masks, Tibetan paintings and many other attractive souvenirs. Back to hotel and have a leisure walk along the lonely Rinchen Pong road to feel the serene environment. Car service till 5PM

Day 06: Kalimpong – Bagdogra (Drive: 75KMS / 2.5 HOURS)
Today after breakfast we take you to Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery, the largest and most beautiful Monastery in Kalimpong established in 1976 by His Holiness Dalai Lama. Also visit Durpin Dara View Point close to the monastery. Situated at a height of 4500ft (1380M) the place commands a beautiful panoramic view of Kunchenjungha peak and other prominent peaks of Himalayas along with the River valleys flowing below through hills and forests. Now we take you to Rishi Bankim Chandra Park, a small park with full of flowers and birds. A perfect place for relaxing. Also visit Orchid Nurseries in the down town to have glimpse and purchase of rare orchids. Back to Hotel and check out. Leave Kalimpong.


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