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Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
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Day-wise Itinerary of the Tour

Day-1 Delhi
Welcome to India. Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Meet &  get assistance by a representative & transfer to the hotel. Afternoon proceed for half day sightseeing tour of  Delhi including Red Fort , Qutub Minar  & Lotus Temple . Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day-2 Fly to Bagdogra (IXB) – Gangtok  (130 km)
After breakfast transfer to domestic airport to board your flight to Bagdogra. On arrival at Airport, meet our local representative for assistance and transfer to Gangtok. Overnight  in Gangtok.

Day-3 Gangtok
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour covering Rumtek Monastery, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday), Flower Show & Enchey Monastery. Evening free to explore Gangtok on your own. Overnight in Gangtok.

Day-4 Gangtok
After breakfast proceed for a day's excursion to Tshangu Lake - 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. Evening free for leisure. Overnight in Gangtok.

Day-5 Gangtok – Lachung  (117 km)
After breakfast transfer to Lachung. Enjoy lunch enroute. Upon arrival at Lachung check into  your hotel for overnight stay.

Day-6 Lachung
After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Yumthang. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Lachung.

Day-7 Lachung – Gangtok
After breakfast transfer to Gangtok. Enroute see mighty Kanchendzonga from Singhik (subject to good weather conditions) also visit Phodang Monastery. Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day-8 Gangtok – Pelling
After breakfast transfer to Pelling . Day is free for leisure. Overnight in Pelling. 

Day -9 Pelling
After breakfast proceed for leisurely walking tour to visit the three famous landmarks-Rabdantse Palace, Pemayangtse Monastery & Sangachoeling. A 30 minute walk will take you to Sangachoeling Monastery- the second oldest in Sikkim. In the past, enthusiastic bird watcher have spotted exotic varieties of Himalayan birds on this trails. Then we head for the Rabdantse Palace- which was once the second capital of Sikkim and is now a historical monument. On the way back we will see for Pemayangtse Monastery. The Pemayangtse Monastery belongs to the Nyingma-pa order of Tibetan Buddhism. It was built as a

After breakfast proceed for leisurely walking tour to visit the three famous landmarks-Rabdantse Palace, Pemayangtse Monastery & Sangachoeling. A 30 minute walk will take you to Sangachoeling Monastery- the second oldest in Sikkim. In the past, enthusiastic bird watcher have spotted exotic varieties of Himalayan birds on this trails. Then we head for the Rabdantse Palace- which was once the second capital of Sikkim and is now a historical monument. On the way back we will see for Pemayangtse Monastery. The Pemayangtse Monastery belongs to the Nyingma-pa order of Tibetan Buddhism. It was built as a small temple in late 17th Century by Latsun Chenpo. On the top floor there is a wooden sculpture portraying the Mahaguru's Heavenly palace Sangthokpalri. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day -10 Pelling Yuksom
After breakfast transfer to Yuksom. Enroute visit Khecheopari Lake,  one of the most sacred Buddhist mountain lakes. It is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. Myth has it that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface is picked by a bird. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned . Overnight in Yuksom.

Day-11 Yuksom
Today early morning go for a 35 minute moderate walk to Dhubdi Monastery (built in 1700 AD, the oldest monastery of Sikkim) and Tashi Namgyal (the stone throne for the first king). Rest of the day for leisure. Overnight in Yuksom.

Day-12 Yuksom – Kalimpong (125 km)
After breakfast transfer to Kalimpong. Upon arrival Check into the  Hotel. In the evening visit to Flower Nurseries, Durbin Dara Hills & Durbin Monastery. Overnght in Kalimpong.

Day-13 Kalimpong  - Baghdogra (IXB)
After breakfast transfer to IXB Airport (100 Kms / 03 Hrs) for your respective flight.

Few words of operation

1. Check in & Check out time of the hotel mentioned is 1200 hrs.
   
2. Please note that our Executive will hold placard as adviced by you, just outside of the exit gate of Bagdogra Airport.
   
3. Incase the passengers are arriving at NJP Railway station which has 02 entry & exit gates, meet our Office Executive at the old exit gate (which also happens to the main gate ).
   
4. The vehicle used will be exclusive for that group but will not be at disposal. It will be as per contract & will change sector wise.
   
5. As the area is backward it is quite obvious that the constructions of the hotels are unplanned. This further means that almost all the good hotels are in the city center. These hotels may have the view of the building in the front, beside or behind them. As the services are very poor in the area, we have made our hotel selection on the basis of SERVICES provided.
   
6. We do not have star category hotels in our area. So we have termed  'The  Area Hotel' as GRADE A, which is close to a Three Star Hotel,  'The  Area's Second Best Hotel' as GRADE B, which is close to a Two Star Hotel and 'The Area's Hotel' as GRADE C, which is close to a One Star Hotel 
   
7. Also it is to be noted that there is a vehicle-parking problem in the whole area. Most of the areas are restricted to entry of vehicle & specific time is allotted for entries. Guests are requested to follow the time strictly as given to them. Incase of delays the vehicle will have to leave the hotel area without the guest & parked in a parking area. In such case the guest will have to be transited in a Maruti Van FOR WHICH THE COST WILL HAVE TO BE BORNE BY THE GUEST & WILL BE COLLECTED DIRECTLY.
   
8. In the area (almost all) the hotels do not have a lift facility & in all the hotels the guest will have to climb stairs. Incase any guest has problems with blood pressure, knee & heart or if they cannot climb to the higher floors, he or she will have to intimate to us during the time of booking so that we can block rooms at the lowest floor of the hotel enabling the guest to climb the minimum number of stairs possible. This information is also important so that we plan their visit to high altitude areas accordingly.
   
9. In a hilly area scarcity of water is a big problem. Everybody buys water for their day-to-day living. Guests are requested to cope up with any such problem faced during the tour. To over come this problem certain hotels have fixed time of supplying hot & cold water.
   
10. It is to be noted that incase, the guest is arriving by train in the late evening / night & are departing early morning, it is mandatory for them to spend a night in SILIGURI. In such situation of late arrival & early departure, if the client does not have a booking, then the client will have to wait at the Waiting Room at the station. Our Executive will be meeting the guest at 0600 hrs. This has been planed keeping security in mind.
    
11. Sikkim & Darjeeling areas hilly area & changing weather is a regular happening. It is advisable that light layer of clothing should be carried always. In winters it is advisable to carry heavy woollens.
    
12. Landslide is a common happening in hilly area. Expenses incurred for diversion, due to this or any other reasons will be collected directly as per actuals.
    
13. For entry to INDIA a valid visa is a must-you can have it endorsed at the Indian embassy in the home country OR at Kathmandu. Visa for India is not available upon arrival like Nepal. With valid visa  one can visit Darjeeling & Kalimpong (NO SPECIAL PERMIT REQUIRED). For SIKKIM a SPECIAL INNER LINE PERMIT is required which is available at NO EXTRA COST, easily. All the guest has to do is mention their desire to visit to SIKKIM while stamping Indian Visa on the passport. Incase the client has a valid Indian Visa and they do not have SPECIAL PERMIT to Sikkim then our office in India will get the necessary arrangements In such case the itinerary will be modified because permit will be subjected to working of the government offices. For such happenings the company will not be responsible for any kind of compensation & refund. All additional & extra expenses will be collected directly. 
    
14. For Sikkim Inner Line permit we need the following details a month in advance.