|
Days |
Itinerary |
| 1 |
Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and
drive to Gangtok, 1666m (5hrs drive). Transfer to
hotel Himalayan Heights. |
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| 2 |
Sightseeing
in Gangtok: Hanuman Tok, Bulbuley Nature Park, Tsangu Lake, Enchey
Monastery and the Cottage Industry. |
| 3 |
Sightseeing in Gangtok: Do Drul Chorten,
Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Monastery and Zumrang Kagud
Monastery. |
| 4 |
Drive to Namchi in south Sikkim via Temi
Tea Garden. Visit the organic tea gardens. Visit Samduptse with the
highest Buddha statue in the world from Guru Padma Sambhava. Lunch
at Namchiand. En route visit the Bon Monastery. Drive to Pelling and
overnight at the
Norbu Gang Resort. |
| 5 |
Pelling sightseeing: Pemayangtse
Monastery, built in the 17th century and the Rabdentse Ruins of the
old palace. |
| 6 |
Morning mountain view
of Mt. Pandim and Mt. Kangchendzonga from
Pelling. Drive to and visit Khecheopalri Lake (sacred lake).
Take lunch at a local house and drive to Yuksom, the first capital
of the Kingdom of Sikkim. Overnight at the hotel. |
| 7 |
Drive to Tashiding
where Sikkim's most sacred monastery built in 1716, perched atop a
conical hill. Visit the monastery and drive to Ravongla. Overnight
at the hotel. |
| 8 |
At Ravongla visit
Mani Chokarling Monastery and the Kheunpheling Carpet Center. Have
lunch and drive to Gangtok. Overnight at hotel Himalayan Heights. |
| 9 |
Rest day in Gangtok. |
| 10 |
Drive to Bhadrapur and fly back to
Kathmandu |