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Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be
met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Bagdogra (by air) - Darjeeling
In the morning you will drive to the airport for the flight to
Bagdogra. After the arrival in Bagdogra you will proceed north
of the state through the coniferous forests and terraced tea
gardens to Darjeeling. If there is clear weather, then you can
enjoy the impressive and unforgettable views of the Himalayas.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in
Darjeeling.
Day 03: Darjeeling
Early in the morning you will drive to Tiger Hill (around 11
km) 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. Mount Everest (8842) is also visible
on a clear day. In the afternoon you will explore Darjeeling
and its surroundings. You will also visit the village Lablong
and the institute of mountaineering where you will get the
detailed information about the natural surrounding and the
habitants of this area.
Day 04: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse (about 80 km)
Today you will drive in the morning to Pemayangtse (perfect
Sublime Lotus) in Sikkim. In the afternoon reach Pemayangtse.
In the evening you will visit the headquarters of the Nyingama
sect in Pemayangtse.
Day 05: Pemayangtse
Early in the morning you will have trekking to Sangacholing
monastery where sunrise over Kanchenjunga and the adjoining
peaks can be seen on a clear day. After the breakfast you will
pay a visit to the Pemayangtse monastery, it is one of the
finest in Sikkim and the second oldest, built in 1716. It is
an impressive and beautiful building which houses the unusual
Sangdok Palri "Temple of Heaven" which contains a wooden
figure that took 7 years to carve single handedly by the late
Dugzom rinpoche.
Day 06: Pemayangtse - Gangtok
In the morning after having breakfast you will leave
Pemayangtse and drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Upon
arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Gangtok. In
the evening you will visit the Mountain Lake at Indo-China
border at 12400 feet which is the Tsomgo Lake.
Day 07: Gangtok
Today you will visit Tsuk-la-Khang, the royal chapel which is
standing on a high bridge. You will also visit the institute
of cottage industries which is an attraction as a wide range
of local handicrafts in Lepcha style are produced here. Today
you will also drive to the Enchey monastery. This monastery is
believed to be 200 years old.
Day 08: Gangtok - Bagdogra - Kolkata
Early in the morning you will drive to Tiger Hill (around 11
km) 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. After viewing the Tiger Hill you will
drive back to the hotel and after having breakfast you will
explore Darjeeling and its surroundings. In the evening you
will visit the village Lablong and the institute of
mountaineering where you will get the detailed information
about the natural surrounding and the habitants of this area.
Day 09: Kolkata - Kathmandu (by air)
In the afternoon you will leave the state of West Bengal and
drive to the airport for the flight to Kathmandu. Rest of the
day at leisure in Kathmandu.
Day 10: Kathmandu Excursion: Swayambhunath,
Pashupatinath, Bodnath
In the morning you will start your sightseeing by visiting
Durbar Square. Durbar Square is the spiritual heart of
Kathmandu. You will also visit the temple of living goddess
Kumari. After visiting Durbar Square you will visit
Swayambhunath. The stupa at Swayambhunath is the most
important and oldest site of Buddhist worship in Nepal. After
visiting Swayambhunath you will visit Bodnath. Bodnath is the
largest Stupa of Nepal. After visiting Bodnath, you will
proceed to the temple city of Pashupatinath which is Nepal’s
most important Hindu pilgrim site on the banks of the Bagmati
River.
Day 11: Kathmandu Excursion: Patan, Bhaktapur
Today you will drive to Patan. Patan was the second largest
town in the valley but it has been absorbed into Kathmandu.
After visiting Patan you will proceed to Bhaktapur, the third
biggest city of the valley. In Bhaktapur, you will visit the
golden door, the Palace of 55 windows (15th century) and
Pagoda Nyatapola (18th century).
Day 12: Kathmandu - Lhasa (by air)
In the morning transfer to airport to connect flight from
Kathmandu to Lhasa. From Kathmandu to Lhasa it would be a
scenic flight across the Himalayas. Upon arrival at Gongor
airport at Lhasa, transfer to the hotel in Lhasa. The rest of
the day is at leisure to acclaim yourselves to this high
altitude of Lhasa.
Day 13: Lhasa
In the morning after having breakfast proceed for a full day
sight seeing tour of Lhasa city. Today you will visit Potala
Palace, Barkhor Market and Jokhang Temple. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 14: Lhasa
In the morning after having breakfast you will visit the
Drepung monastery. From the roof of the monastery you can
enjoy the natural beauty of the Lhasa valley. Then you will
visit the Sera monastery. Here one
can see the young novices learning scriptures in the Debating
Garden. In the evening you will visit the Norbulingka Summer
palace. On the banks of the Kyichi River, there is a tree and
flower filled pard known as the Norbulingka or the Jewel Park.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 15: Lhasa - Kathmandu - Delhi (by air)
In the morning after having breakfast transfer to airport to
connect flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu. After arrival in
Kathmandu flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival in New Delhi, you
will be met by our representative and transferred to the
hotel. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 16: Delhi (Departure)
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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