Sikkim is the second smallest state of India. It was an independent monarchy ruled by kings called Chogyals till 1975, when it joined the Indian union. Sikkim has borders with Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and the Indian state of West Bengal. Situated in the Himalayan ranges, the state is entirely hilly with elevations ranging between 300m and 8583m. The highest elevation is Mt. Kanchendzonga, the third highest peak in the world, which is worshipped as the guardian deity of the stateLepchas are considered to be the oldest inhabitants of Sikkim. Then came the Bhutias from Tibet, and later Nepalis, and the people from Indian plains. Sikkim is home to the Mahayana form of Buddhism and its colourful Gompas (Buddhist monasteries) are a major attraction. Of these, Rumtek monastery near Gangtok, and Tashiding & Pemayangste monasteries in West Sikkim are the most important
This tour is the best tour to explore the Himalayan Beauty. This tour attracts thousands of tourists worldwide looking for leisure walks along with adventure. Darjeeling-Sikkim Tour is a tour providing mental and spiritual relaxation well blended with natural beauty. This tour covers the two most beautiful tourist destinations in India in the north-east region.
Day 01: Arrival in Darjeeling: Pick up from Bhadrapur airport/Bagdogra
/ NJP Station. Meet the guide at the airport. Meet the guide at the
airport and drive to Darjeeling. (140 km / 04 hrs.). Overnight hotel.
Day 02: Darjeeling: Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (at around
4 am) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak . The view is spectacular
on a clear weather day.On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia
Loop . Afternoon visit to Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 03: Darjeeling: Today, visit to Padmaja Naidu Himalayan
Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute,
Tenzing, Gumbu Rock site and Tibetan Refugee self-help (Closed on
Sunday) Center Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.
Days 04: Darjeeling-Gangtok: After B/Fast Transfer from Darjeeling
to Gangtok on the way (Optional White River Rafting at Testa River)
( 115km, 04 hrs). Overnight hotel.
Day 05: Gangtok: easy excursion to Tsomgo Lake situated at
the Indo-China border at an altitude of 12,400ft. (option to have
an experience of Yak ride here). Enjoy the serene beauty of the lake
and return back to Gangtok. Stay O/N.
Day 06: Gangtok: Go for a day sightseeing covering Directorate
of Handicraft & Handloom, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute
of Tibetology, Chorten and Orchid Sanctuary and world famous Rumtek
Monastery. Overnight hotel.
Day 07: Gangtok-Departure - Early morning, drive to your destination
either Bhudrapur Airport Bagdora Airport/ NJP Station Trips ends!