The highest portion of Sikkim
lies in its North West direction. A large number of mountains having altitudes
of about seven thousand meters stands here with - Kanchenjunga (8598 m.), The
third highest peak in the world. The high serrated, snow capped spurs and peaks
of Kanchenjunga look attractive consisting of Kumbha Karna (7711 m.), Pendem
(6706 m.), Narsingh (5825 m.), Kabru Dome (6545 m.), etc. A number of glaciers
descends from eastern slopes of Kanchenjunga into Sikkim where snow clad line
is found above 5300 mtrs. The biggest of them is Zemu, from whose snout above
Lachen monastery rises the river Teesta. Teesta is the main river and its main
tributaries are Zemu, Lachung, Rangyong, Dikchu, Rongli, Rangpo and Rangit
which form the main channel of drainage from the north to the south. It boasts
of the great mount Kanchendzonga as its crown. Ethically Sikkim has mainly
three groups of people viz. Nepalis, Bhutias, Lepchas.
The local language is Nepali. English is the official language. This jewel-
like mountain state of ethereal beauty with an area of 7299 sq. Kms nestles in
the heart of Himalayas. Cradled in the manifold splendors of nature deep within
the snow clad Himalayas is Sikkim's capital Gangtok. Wrapped in
mists and clouds, a garden state with an incredible variety of rhododendrons
& a host of other flowers.
Itinerary
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Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station /
IXB Airport & transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.). On arrival Check-in to
hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
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Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400
ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft.
Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia
Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological
Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday
closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for
shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
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After breakfast proceeds to picturesque drive to
Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On arrival Check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free
for leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
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Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view
point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft
Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery &
Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
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After breakfast check out from hotel with limited
luggage and proceed to Lachung (8,700 ft.), North Sikkim. On the way take a
break for some beautiful spots which are worth seeing and visiting like Naga
Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at
Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachung check into your
hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachung.
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After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley which is
Known as Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers). On the way
back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort.
Overnight stay at Lachung.
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After breakfast proceed to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On the
way if the weather is clear you may get to see Mighty Khangchendzonga from
Singhik view point. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Rest of the
evening free for your own activities. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
After
breakfast Check-out from hotel and transfer to Bagdogra Airport or New
Jalpaiguri. As per Guest Schedule.