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SIKKIM ALPINE HIMALAYAN TOUR (FOR DETAILS PLS EMAIL)

Posted by SUJIT GUPTA on 7/16/2006, 10:04 pm

ITINERARY 08 NIGHTS / 09 DAYS
NJP RAILWAY STATION / BAGDOGRA (IXB) AIRPORT - KALIMPONG (01 NT) - GANGTOK (02 NTS)- LACHUNG (02 NTS) - YUMTHANG - GANGTOK (01 NT) - DARJEELING (02 NTS) - NJP RAILWAY STATION / BAGDOGRA (IXB) AIRPORT.

DAY 01 ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY / IXB AIRPORT - KALIMPONG
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Kalimpong (75 kms / 3hrs). Over night at Hotel.
DAY 02 KALIMPONG - GANGTOK
After breakfast visit Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries & then transfer to Gangtok (85 Kms / 3Hrs). Check in overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03 GANGTOK
This is a day excursion to Tshangu Lake (departure in the morning)- situated at a height of 3,780 Mts. with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Return Back to Gangtok. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 GANGTOK - LACHUNG
Pick from Gangtok Hotel and transfer to Lachung (117 kms / 05 1/2 hrs). Lunch enroute. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 05 LACHUNG - YUMTHANG - LACHUNG
Take an excursion to Yumthang (24 kms / 1.5 hrs). Overnight at Resort.
DAY 06 LACHUNG - GANGTOK
Transfer to Gangtok. On the way, see mighty Kanchendzonga from Singhik (subjected to good weather condition) and visit Phodang Monastery. Overnight at Hotel
DAY 07 GANGTOK - DARJEELING
Today Transfer to Darjeeling (115 kms / 04 hrs). Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 08 DARJEELING
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (at around 4 am) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. Afternoon go for a half-day sight seeing of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 09 LEAVE DARJEELING - NJP RAILWAY / IXB AIRPORT
Transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport, (100 Kms / 3 Hrs) for onwards connection.