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West Bengal and Sikkim Tour

14 Days / 13 Nights
(Kolkata - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Pemayangtse - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Kolkata)

Day 01: Kolkata (Arrival)
Around Midnight arrive in Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta). The cosmopolitan city and capital of West Bengal is the main gateway for the travelers to East India. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.

Day 02: Kolkata

Today you will explore this vibrant and lively city during the whole day tour. You will visit the Victoria Memorial and magnificent buildings in the area of Chowringhee and Dalhousie Square, Jain Temple and the Fort Williams. In the area of Joransanko you will have the opportunity to visit the family house of the famous Indian writer Rabindranath Tagore. In the afternoon there is also an option of visiting the old book market of the Calcutta University, Indian Coffee House, Shyambazar and than take a tram back to the centre of the city.

Day 03: Kolkata

Today you can plan the day as per your wish. A local Guide and car with driver will be at your disposal or you can also have a walk along the Hoogly River to the flower market and Jagannath Ghat.

Day 04: Kolkata

In the morning visit botanical garden then proceed further and visit Belur Temple, Dakhineshwar Temple. In the afternoon visit the tomb of mother Teresa in the motherhouse, also visit the Shishu Bhawan, Kali Temple and Nirmal Hirday.

Day 05: Kolkata - Bagdogra (by air) - Darjeeling

In the morning drive to the airport for the flight from Kolkata to Bagdogra. From Bagdogra you will proceed north of the state through the coniferous forests and terraced tea gardens and arrive in Darjeeling.

Day 06: Darjeeling

Early in the morning you will drive to Tiger Hill to enjoy the sunrise. Tiger Hill (2590 m) is the highest point in this area. There is a breathtaking view of the sunrise on Kanchenjunga. In the afternoon you will explore Darjeeling and its surroundings. You will visit the village Lablong where you will get the detailed information about the natural surrounding and habitants of this area. You will also visit the institute of mountaineering which is the First home of the famous climber Tenzing Norgay. It also has a small museum which houses all the equipment used on the first successful expedition on Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary.

Day 07: Darjeeling – Pemayangtse (about 80 kms)

Today in the morning after having our breakfast you will drive further to Pemayangtse (The perfect Sublime Lotus). Pemayangtse lies in the western part of Sikkim overlooking the mighty Kanchenjunga range. You will visit the headquarters of the Nyingama sect in Pemayangtse. We spend night in Pemayangtse.

Day 08: Pemayangtse

Today you will have an excursion to the monastery belonging to the Nyingmapa order, which is known as Tashiding. Overnight stay in Pemayangtse.

Day 09: Pemayangtse - Gangtok (about 200 kms)

Today in the morning after having your breakfast you will drive through wonderful landscaping to Gangtok, the capital city of the former Royal state of Sikkim. Evening is at leisure to get the first glimpse of this beautiful place.

Day 10: Gangtok

In the morning you will visit the unique Research Institute of Tibetology on a hilltop which was established in 1958 to promote research on Tibet and Mahayana Buddhism. You will also visit orchid sanctuary which is lying south of the institute. This sanctuary contains over 450 indigenous species. After the visit of sanctuary you will have walk through the bazaar of Bangkok through the area of old palace and visit the Gylwa monastery. The main attraction of your excursion remains today the monastery of Rumtek. Rumtek monastery was built as a true copy of a Tibetan monastery in recent years. Rumtek Monastery is the seat of the Kagyu - Pa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.

Day 11: Gangtok

Today you can plan the day as per your wish. A local Guide and car with driver will be at your disposal.

Day 12: Gangtok – Kalimpong (about 70 kms)

Today in the morning after having your breakfast you will drive from Gangtok to Kalimpong. Kalimpong is a bustling and rapidly growing town, though relatively small and is set amongst the rolling foothills and deep valleys of the Himalayas. You will visit the Tharpa Choeling monastery at Tripai which houses a library of Tibetan manuscripts and Tankhas. It belongs to the yellow Hat sect. You will drive up to Darpin Dara, the highest point in Kalimpong with superb views over the plains.

Day 13: Kalimpong - Bagdogra (about 80 kms) – Kolkata (by air)

In the morning you will drive through the Teesta valley to Bagdogra. In the afternoon drive to the airport for the flight from Bagdogra to Kolkata. The rest of the day at leisure (opportunity for the last shopping). After having dinner we leave the hotel for the airport.

Day 14: Kolkata (Departure)

Around midnight flight to home destination.

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