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DARJEELING
Very early morning drive to Tiger Hill (2590 m), about 11 km to watch Sun rise on Mt Kanchenjunga (8585 m) - the third highest mountain of the world. Later on during the day we visit Bhutia Busty Monastery, Observatory Hill, Zoological Park which is the only place in India having its collection of Siberian tigers, Botanical Garden with rare Himalayan plants, flowers and orchids, Ghoom Monastery and Toy Train ride. |
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DARJEELING/PEMAYANGTSE (2134 M)
Drive to Pemayangtse (2085 m) 130 km/4 hr. There is an excellent view of Mt Pandim (6691 m) and Mt Kanchenjunga from here. Pemayangtse monastery was founded in 1705 century. O/N simple hotel/guest house. |
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PEMAYANGTSE/GANGTOK (1600 M)
We drive 140 km/6 hr to the Capital of Sikkim - Gangtok (1600m). En route we visit Tashiding monastery founded in 1716 century, perched atop a conical hill between Rangit and Ratong rivers. Continue our drive to Gangtok. |
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GANGTOK
In the morning we visit Rumtek Monastery. Rumtek has a large monastic school for monks, the order of the Monastery was founded in 11th Century, building is not so old but quite impressive. In the afternoon we visit Orchadium and Lal Bazaar in Gangtok. |
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GANGTOK/LACHUNG (2700m)
Today we drive 120 km/6 hr to North Sikkim, an area which is scenically beautiful and has been opened for the tourists just 3-4 years back. En route we visit Phodong Monastery built by Chogyal Gyurmed Namgyal somewhere in the first quarter of 18th century. Overnight in Lodge/simple hotel. |
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LACHUNG/YUMTHANG/LACHUNG
Drive 24 km to visit Yumthang valley which is quite wide with snow capped mountains. During March/April specially it is full with rhododendron flowers. We will make some excursion in this picturesque valley. O/N drive back to Lachung. |
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LACHUNG/GANGTOK
Drive back to Gangtok. Overnight in hotel. |
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GANGTOK/RUMTEK/KALIMPONG(1250 M)
We do some other sight seeing of Gangtok in the morning, drive 24 km to Rumtek on the other side of Ranipul valley. Rumtek has a large monastic school for monks, the order of the Monastery was founded in 11th century, building is not so old but quite impressive. Drive on to Kalimpong 76 km/3 hr. Visit monastery and curricular centre where silk worms are bred and silk is produced. Overnight in Hotel. |
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KALIMPONG/BAGDOGRA/KOLKOTTA
Drive 80 kms/2 hrs to Bagdogra airport for flight to Kolkota. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Rest of the time at leisure. Overnight in Hotel. |
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KOLKATA
After breakfast you will make a City Tour of Writer's Building,Victoria Memorial,St Paul Cathedral, Palace, Dakshineshwar, Nakodaa Mosque. Overnight at Hotel. |
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KOLKOTA/BHUBNESHWAR
Transfer to Railway Station to board train to Bhubneshwar the “City of Temples”. Hundreds of Temples, out of 10,000 which are said to have graced the city once, still survive. Overnight in Hotel. |
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BHUBNESHWAR
After breakfast sightseeing of Bhubaneshwar – the ‘Cathedral City’ was once the capital of an ancient kingdom. Today, bustling centre for commerce and religious activities is the modern capital of Orissa. Visiting Lingaraj Temple, Dhaula Giri, Rajrani Temple Parasurameshvara , Mukteshwara Temple and Kedar Gauri Temple. Overnight in hotel. |
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BHUBNESHWAR/PURI
Drive 65 kms/2 hrs to Konark and visit the Sun Temple. Built in 13th century,Konark Sun Temple is the crowing glory of temple architecture of Orissa. Thereafter, we drive 35 kms/1hr further on Puri Marine Drive and reach Puri. Puri is one of the holiest points of pilgrimage for Hindus. The reigning deity of the city Lord Jagannath, whose temple was built in 12th century. Overnight in beach hotel. |
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PURI
Morning visit to Lord Jagannath temple which is a static but no less dominant force. Rest of the at leisure at Beach. Overnight in hotel.
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PURI/BHUBNESHWAR/DELHI/DEPARTURE
Transfer to Bhubneshwar airport for flight to Delhi. Further transfer to the international airport for onward departure from Delhi. |
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