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Eastern Himalayan Tours
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Darjeeling - Pemayangtse - Gangtok
- Kalimpong - Delhi
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 GANGTOK
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 flig
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