himalayan splendour
(Kalimpong, Gangtok, Tsongo,
Darjeeling)
Day 1 Bagdogra-Kalimpong:
Meet and greet on arrival by Concept Voyages' representative at Bagdogra
/NJP railway station and transfer to Kalimpong (3 hrs). Kalimpong -
a pretty hill station with majestic Himalayas in the background and gently
rolling hills around. It has a relaxed and unhurried air about it. the
nursery of Himalaya, the word 'Kalim' means King's Minister and 'pong' -
the stronghold hence the stronghold of the King's minister.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 Kalimpong-Gangtok: After breakfast visit Mangal Dham, Durga
Mandir, Hanuman Top, Dello, Pine View Nursery, Dr.Grahams Home, Nature
interpretation center, Golf course, Buddhist monastery, Rishi Bankim Park
and Zelepla View point. Return back to hotel & transfer to Gangtok for
overnight stay.
Day 3 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 4 Gangtok-Tsomgo Lake: 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 5 Gangtok-Darjeeling: After breakfast, assisted by Concept
Voyages' representative, transfer to Darjeeling-
one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. Evening
free to explore this Hill queen. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 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, 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 7 Darjeeling-Bagdogra (98 kms/3 hrs): After breakfast, checkout
and transfer to Bagdogra airport for departure.
End of Tour!
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Tour Booking Code: CVDNE-12
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