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himalayan golden triangle

(Darjeeling-Gangtok-Kalimpong)

 

Day 1 Bagdogra-Darjeeling (98kms/3hrs): Meet and greet on arrival by Concept Voyages' representative at Bagdogra /NJP railway station and transfer to Darjeeling (3 hrs). Overnight stay at hotel.
 

Day 2 Darjeeling: Early morning at 4am leave for the breath-taking sunrise view to Tiger Hill, the highest point in the area which provides the most exotic view of the Kanchenjunga peaks. On a clear day the sight of Mt.Everest is just enthralling. and on return, visit Ghoom Monastery - at an altitude of about 2,407 metres, and offers a spectacular view of the Valley, Batasia Loop- this railway loop is an interesting example of engineering. At this loop the toy train takes a very unique turn. After breakfast 8.30am proceed for the Darjeeling sight seeing, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Himalayan Zoo, Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden (outer view), Tibetan Refugee Center, Ava Art Gallery and the Japanese Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
 

Day 3 Darjeeling: After breakfast leave for excursion trip to Mirik Lake, the beautiful lake about 1.25 km long is the most attractive spot of Mirik Tourism Project. The depth of the lake varies from minimum 3 ft. to maximum of 26 ft. The walks on the 3.5 km long promenade around the lake is fascinating one. The 80 ft. long arch-type over-bridge across the lake is wonderful engineering skill of the project. Boating and fishing in the lake is an experience itself. Return and overnight stay at hotel.
  
Day 4 Darjeeling-Gangtok (119kms/4hrs): After breakfast departure for Gangtok via Peshok Tea Gardens. Check into the designated hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
 

Day 5 Gangtok: After breakfast proceed for Gangtok city tour covering- the Rumtek Monastery, built in 1960's by His Holiness the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa when he took refuge in Sikkim after the Chinese attack. It is an excellent replica of the original Kagyu headquarters in Tibet. It houses some of the world's most unique art objects, ancient manuscripts and icons. Botanical Garden, Do Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower Show and Cottage Industry. Overnight stay at hotel.
  
Day 6 Gangtok: After breakfast take an excursion trip to Tsomgo Lake, about 40kms and situated at an altitude of 12,000 ft., which remains frozen almost half of the year and an ideal habitat of red panda and other species. Also visit the Baba mandir. Evening free at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 7 Gangtok-Kalimpong (3hrs): After breakfast transfer to Kalimpong the nursery of Himalaya, the word 'Kalim' means King's Minister and 'pong' - the stronghold hence the stronghold of the King's minister. Afternoon Local sightseeing of Kalimpong. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 8 Kalimpong-Bagdogra (5hrs): Departure for NJP railway station/ Bagdogra airport (5 hours) for return journey.
      

 

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Kanchenjunga peaksGhoom Monastery - is six kilometres away from the main town. The hillock is dominated by the famous Yiga Choeling Monastery and a 4.5-metre tall image of the Maitreya Buddha. Ghoom is at an altitude of about 2,407 metres, and offers a spectacular view of the Valley. Rumtek Monastery on the outskirts of the town is one of Buddhism's most sacred monasteries. The monastery is the seat of the Kagyu order, one of the major Tibetan sects, and houses some of the world's most sacred and rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures and religious objects in its reliquary.Batasia Loop- an engineering marvel and feat.Aboard the ' Toy Train ' from Siliguri to Darjeeling just below Ghoom and 5 kms from Darjeeling.Mt.Kanchenjunga = "Five Treasures of the Snow", as it contains five peaks,(alternative spellings Kangchenjunga, Kangchen Dzö-nga, Khangchendzonga, Kanchenjanga, Kachendzonga, or Kangchanfanga) is the third highest mountain in the world

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