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Darjeeling - The queen of the Hill
Darjeeling at elevation2134m. is located on a spur with houses hugging the hillside. Its verdant hills and valleys are steeped in color and are interspersed with vast stretches of lush green tea gardens. Presiding over all these is the 8586m. Mt. Kanchenjunga looming over the northern horizon, giving a magical aura the land. Darjeeling town, Kalimpong and Kurseong are the major centers. Heavily influenced by British. The tot train is one of the most striking examples of Darjeeling's British Raj influence. Darjeeling provides the perfect ambience of a hill resort with its mild climate and laid-back charm.
Sikkim - Land of Mystic splendor
Situated between Nepal and Bhutan, Sikkim is an amazing place of hidden valleys, mystical monasteries, snow-fed lakes and a mountain setting covered with flowers and forests. Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world at 8686m. dominates the landscape and is reversed as Sikkim's guardian deity.
Gangtok at 1780m. is the capital of Sikkim, is a charming laid-back town straddling a ridge with houses spilling down the hillside. The places to visit are Enchey Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist Lamasery, Institute of tibetology which houses rare statues, manuscripts, ritual objects and thanka painting, D0-drul Chorten, an impressive stupa ringed by prayer wheels, Government institute of cottage industries for souvenirs and the exotic market of Lal Bazaar.
Entry formalities
All foreigners intending to visit Sikkim must hold a valid Indian visa. Inner Line Permit for 15 days can be obtained along with visa from Indian missions aboard, or from Delhi, Calcutta, Siliguri, Gantok and Sikkim Tourism Offices at Darjeeling.
Accessibility
For both Sikkim and Darjeeling the nearest airport is Bagdogra in North Begbal with regular service between Delhi, Calcutta and Guwahati.
Bhadrapur and Biratnagar are the two nearest airport in Nepal. The closest railway stations are siliguri and new Jalapaiguri connecting with Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati, Lucknow and other important cities of India.
Trip Days: 8 Days
Day 1: Bhadapur / Darjeeling (5 hours drive) O/N Hotels.
Day 2: Early morning Tiger Hill to see the sunrise and the panoramic view of Kanchanjunga, Visit to Ghoom Monastery, which is the oldest monastery in Darjeeling.
After breakfast half day sight seeing of Darjeeling which includes Tibetan Self Help Center, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan Geological Park, Happy Valley Tea Estate.
After Lunch Joy Ride in a Steam Engine which is a world heritage railway from Darjeeling to Ghoom. Evening walk around to the local market.
Day 3: Darjeeling / Pelling (6 to 7 Hours drive) O/N Hotels. Pelling is the second oldest capital of Sikkim and Pemayangtse Monastry is one of the highlight of our visit, Viewing of the mountain range at a very close proximity.
Day 4: Pelling / Gangtok (6 to 7 hours drive) O/N Hotel.
Day 5: Gangtok Full Day Sight seeing. Morning Excursion to Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology and Do drull Chorten. After Lunch- Visit Enchy Monastery, Cottage Industry (Handicraft Center), Flower Show It is an orchid paradise.
Day 6: Morning Visit to Phodung Monastery this monastery belongs to one of the oldest Karma Kargue sect (Black Hat Sect) and Labrang Monastery Belongs to the Ning Ma Pa Sect (Yellow Hat Sect). On the way back we visit Kabi Lobsang it is a place where the treaty between Lepchas and Tibetan were signed.
Evening walk around to the local market.
Day 7: Gangtok/ Kalimpong (3 to 4 Hrs Drive). This place is very famous for Flower Nurseries. Visit to few flower Nurseries and evening visit to Durpin Hill Monastery from where you can have a good view of neighboring countries.
Day 8: Kalimpong / Bhadrapur (5 hour Drive).
