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Sikkim : Small but beautiful, Sikkim is situated in the eastern Himalayas. The state is spreaded below the Mount Khanchendzonga (8534 mts), the third highest mountain in the world, and revered by the Sikkimese as their protective deity. With an area of 7,300 sq kms and measuring approx. 114 kms from the north to south and 64 kms from east to west, the elevation ranges from 300 meters to over 8540 meters above sea level. Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush valleys, fast flowing rivers, hills, Sikkim offers her visitors a rare and singular experience. Within a matter of hours one can move from the sub tropical heat of the lower valleys to the cold of the rugged mountain slopes that reach up to the area of perpetual snow.

DAY 01 : IXB BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - GANGTOK

Open arrival at Bagdogra Airport meet our driver then drive to the capital of Sikkim Gangtok Tucked away in the clouds, Gangtok is spread out on a ridge 1880 m above sea level, and looks something out of a fairy tale with houses precariously balanced on the slopes of steep hills. Apart from the gorgeous view of deep valleys, waterfalls and snow-capped mountain ranges that separate from neighboring Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal on arrival check inn to hotel over night at Gangtok.

DAY 02 : GANGTOK - NATHULA - BABA MANDIR - TSAMGO LAKE

After breakfast, drive to Tsomgo Lake, also means as “The Source of the Lake” (3,780m). The lake derives its water from melting snows off the surrounding mountains, which is one of the famous sacred lakes in Sikkim then drive to Nathu-la Indo-China border on complete drive to Baba Mandir after mandir drive back to Gangtok over night at Gangtok.

DAY 03 : GANGTOK LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast sightseeing around Gangtok city tour covering Rumtek Monastery, Do-Dul Chorten, Research Institute of Teleology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, and Flower Show. & Ban Jhakri waterfalls evening free and easy.

DAY 04 : GANGTOK - NAMCHI

After breakfast drive to South Sikkim Namchi en-route visit Temi Tea garden which is beautiful garden in Sikkim on completed drive to Chardham Lord Shiva incarnated as Kirateshwar in Indrakeel (Present Sikkim). Therefore, in this incarnation he is locally worshipped by the people of Sikkim as Lord Kirateshwar. A statue of 16 1/2 feet height of Lord Kirateshwar is also installed in the complex.In order to attain Moksha, the Hindu belief is to perform pilgrimage to all the existing four Dhams. Thereby, replicas of these four Dhams, namely Badrinath, Jaganath and Dwarka dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Rameshwar, dedicated to Lord Shiva on complete drive to Sanguptse highest statue guru Padmashambawa ( Guru Rimponge) after Sangduptse check inn to hotel over night at Namchi.

DAY 05 : NAMCHI –DARJEELING (SIKKIM CAR DROP YOU AT HOTEL)

After breakfast visit Sai mandir then transfer you on a journey drive through picturesque tea gardens to the world renowned hill station, Darjeeling. Perched on an altitude of 2134m, Darjeeling is set amidst a majestic backdrop of the great Himalayan peak of Kanchenjunga (3rd highest peak in the world at 8586m) and is regarded as the Queen of East India free at leisure to visit the local bazaar.

DAY 06 : DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (DARJEELING CAR FOLLOWS YOU UP TO AIRPORT)

Depart hotel at about 4am for Tiger Hill (2685m) for sun rising view and a panoramic view of the spectacular snow-clad mountain peaks of the Himalayan Range.Visit to the Ghoom Monastery, built in 1850 by Lama Sharb, which enshrines a 15ft. Statue of Maitreya Buddha After which, back to hotel for your breakfast and then visit the Himalayan Zoological Park. The zoo serves as a breeding center for snow leopards and red pandas, as well as a home for mountain yaks, Himalayan black bears and Siberian Tigers. Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, located within this zoo, which was founded in 1954 to commemorate history's first successful conquest of Mt. Everest in 1953 by 'Darjeeling's son, Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary. Then proceed to Tibetan Refugee Center.evening free and easy walk around the local market.

DAY 07 : DARJEELING - PASHUTATI MARKET - MIRIK

After breakfast drive to Indo-Nepal border line area for shopping then drive back to Mirik another beautiful town at Darjeeling Suggestion ( Boat ride around the lake area) back to Darjeeling over night at Darjeeling.

DAY 08 : DARJEELING - AIRPORT

Please note that names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. In the event of any of the above mentioned hotels not becoming available we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.

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