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eastern himalyan & ladakh
Delhi - Darjeeling - Pemayangtse - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Delhi
Duration: 11 Days
Best season to Visit: (October to March)
Day 01: DELHI
Arrive Delhi the capital city of India. You are met and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Delhi
Day 02: DELHI
Morning tour of New Delhi begins with a visit of the grateful mausoleum of the Moghul Emperor Humayun. Continue to the 13th century Qutab Minar, a dramatic 234-foot high fluted minaret. Proceed along the majestic promenade past the imposing India Gate War memorial, Secretariat Buildings, Parliament House and Raj Bhavan, official residence of the President. Discover Old Delhi this afternoon with a visit of Raj Ghat, the tranquil final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi.
Accommodation: Delhi ( Breakfast )
Day 03: DELHI - BAGDOGRA - DARJEELING Flight
Transfer to airport to board the early morning flight to Bagdogra Airport. Arrive and drive to Darjeeling, also called as the land of the mystic thunderbolt. Darjeeling is set amidst cool Tea Estates and an abundance of wild flowers, orchids and rhododendrons. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Darjeeling (Breakfast)
Day 04: DARJEELING
Tiger hill offers magnificent views of the sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga and Everest (subject, as always, to the weather). An early morning excursion to Tiger hill by jeeps allows you to enjoy the sunrise, followed by a visit to the picturesque monastery of Ghoom. Morning is at leisure. Visit to a Tea Estate to discover for yourself just why Darjeeling is famous for its preparations. A freshly brewed cup of tea is offered with our compliments.
Accommodation: Darjeeling (Breakfast)
Day 05: DARJEELING - PEMAYANGTSE Drive
Early morning departure for Pemayangste in Sikkim, our first stop in the land of the mythical Yeti or Abominable snowman. Afternoon visit the Monastery. The Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the state's oldest and most important monasteries. The monastery is a three-storey structure and filled with wall paintings and sculptures. On the third floor lies the Zandog-palri, a wooden model of the abode of Guru Rimpoche, complete with rainbows, angels and the whole panoply of Buddhas and bodhisattvas. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Pemayangtse (Breakfast)
Day 06: PEMAYANGTSE - GANGTOK Drive
Depart Pemayangtse for the capital city of beautiful Sikkim, Gangtok. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Gangtok (Breakfast)
Day 07: GANGTOKA
Morning visit the orchid sanctuary, which boasts 200 different species of brilliant orchids. Also visit the Enchey monastery with its collection of exquisite images and religious objects. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Gangtok (Breakfast)
Day 08: GANGTOK
Visit the intriguing Rumtek monastery this morning. Home to the yellow Hat sec, the monastery houses magnificent murals, icons, rare manuscripts and displays rich carved and painted wood wok. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation: Gangtok (Breakfast)
Day 09: GANGTOK - KALIMPONG Drive
Depart this morning for pleasant Kalimpong. Afternoon visit the Dirdindara monastery, home to the Ningapar sect. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Kalimpong (Breakfast)
Day 10: KALIMPONG - BAGDOGRA - DELHI Drive - Flight
Depart Kalimpong and the lap of the Himalayas for Bagdogra Airport to board your flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel.
Accommodation: Delhi (Breakfast)
Day 11: DELHI - OVERSEAS
Transfer to the international airport for your onward international flight.
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