Glory Of Sikkim Darjeeling Kalimpong Tour

Day 11: Yuksom - Chong Village Hike

Morning carry our pack lunch and walk to chong village en- route visit Norbugang first capital of Sikkim then walk down to kartok holi lake and start our trekking Dubdi monastery below to Ningma-pa sect on completed walk up to Chong village then after noon slowly walk down to Yuksom bazaar. Over night at Yuksom

Day 12: Yuksom - Namchi

Morning drive to Ravangla on arrival visit Buddha park highest statue of lord Buddha then drive to Ralong monastery on completed drive back to Ravangla for lunch after lunch drive Sangdruptshe highest statue guru Padmashambawa ( Guru Rimponge )& visit Chardham Lord Shiva incarnated as Kirateshwar in Indrakeel (Present Sikkim). Therefore, in this incarnation he is locally worshipped by the people of Sikkim as Lord Kirateshwar. A statue of 16 1/2 feet height of Lord Kirateshwar is also installed in the complex.In order to attain Moksha, the Hindu belief is to perform pilgrimage to all the existing four Dhams. Thereby, replicas of these four Dhams, namely Badrinath, Jaganath and Dwarka dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Rameshwar, dedicated to Lord Shiva over night at Namchi.

Day 13: Namchi - Gangtok

After breakfast drive to Gangtok the capital of Sikkim. Tucked away in the clouds, Gangtok is spread out on a ridge 1520 m above sea level, and looks something out of a fairy tale with houses precariously balanced on the slopes of steep hills. Apart from the gorgeous view of deep valleys, waterfalls and snow-capped mountain ranges that separate from neighboring Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal & west Bengal on arrival walk around the local market at Gangtok.

Day 14: Gangtok - Tsamgo Lake

After breakfast, drive to Tsomgo Lake, also means as “The Source of the Lake” (3,780m). The lake derives its water from melting snows off the surrounding mountains, which is one of the famous sacred lakes in Sikkim (If you need to hike at Tsamgo lake the walk about 3 Hrs to Tsamgo Lake top) drive back to Gangtok on arrival visit Hanuman tok for panoramic view of Sikkim mountain if weather is clear.

Day 15: Gangtok – Localsightseeing

After breakfast start local sightseeing around Gangtok Capital, morning visit The Enchey monastery literally means the solitary temple. At the time it was constructed, it was the only building in the entire area. This place especially attracts attention during the religious dances or ’Chaam’ performed in January. The relatively small monastery was built 200 years ago and the present building was constructed in the year 1909. The site where the monastery is built is supposed to be blessed by Lama Druptob Karpo, a tantric master known for his flying powers. Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is a great way to get acquainted with Tibetan culture. Regarded as the highest seat of learning amongst the Mahayana scholars, this Institute was built in 1958 and is a famous global centre for the study of Buddhist philosophy and religion today. It houses the world's largest collected works and rare manuscripts on the theme of Mahayana Buddhism. Flower exhibition centre & Handy craft and handloom centre.

Rumtek monastery originally built by the 9th Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje in 16th century, Rumtek served as the main seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage in Sikkim for some time. But when the 16th Karmapa arrived in Sikkim in 1959, after fleeing Tibet, the monastery was in ruins. Despite being offered other sites, the Karmapa decided to rebuild Rumtek. To him, the site possessed many auspicious qualities and was surrounded by the most favorable attributes. For example, flowing streams, mountains behind, a snow range in front, and a river below. With the generosity and help of the Sikkim royal family and the Indian government, it has been built by the 16th Karmapa as his main seat in exile. After four years, construction of the monastery was completed. The sacred items and relics brought out from Tsurphu Monastery, the Karmapa's seat in Tibet, were installed. On Tibetan New Year's day (Losar) in 1966 the 16th Karmapa officially inaugurated the new seat called, "The Dharma chakra Centre, a place of erudition and spiritual accomplishment, the seat of the glorious Karmapa." The monastery is currently the largest in Sikkim. It is home to the community of monks and where they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage. A Golden Stupa contains the relics of the 16th Karmapa. Opposite that building is a college, Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies.

Day 16: Gangtok - Lachung

Today, we leave for North district of Sikkim to a small village, Lachen (2,400m). This spectacular drive will take about 6-7 hrs (lunch en-route). If weather is clear, you’ll see the magnificent range of the third highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga and some wild orchids blooming (during spring) on the way. Arrive Lachen in the late afternoon and check in at a lodge. (Please be reminded that the facilities here are very basic)

Day 17: Lachung - Yumthang Valley Zreo Point Excursion

After breakfast, we leave for Yumthang (3,500m) excursion. This panoramic drive will bring you to the Valley of Flowers which consists of about 36 species of rhododendrons, primulas and other spectacular alpine wild flowers. Yaks and dzos can be seen grazing on the meadows. On way back, walk across the Lachung Chu and have a dip in a hot spring (swimming costumes needed). If not, just enjoy the scenic surrounding. On complete drive to Zero point then drive back to Lachung evening free and easy.

Day 18: Lachung – Gangtok

After breakfast drive back to Capital city Gangtok, En-route visit Phodong monastery and seven sister waterfalls on arrival check inn to hotel evening walk around the local market MG Marg.

Day 19: Gangtok - Kalimpong

After breakfast drive to Kalimpong another beautiful hill town on arrival visit Delo garden it is very famous for picnic spot then visit Dr Grams homes & Tharpacholing monastery, Pradhan nursery, Durpin monastery Atop the hill sits the Zang Dhok Palri Monastery which was consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1976. The monastery holds in its reliquary 108 volumes of the Kangyur, as well as other holy books and scrolls that were moved out of Tibet after the Chinese invasion on completed drive back to hotel check inn and evening free and easy walk around the local market overnight at Kalimpong.

Day 20: Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Kolkata

After breakfast drive 3 hrs to Bagdogra airport for domestic flight to Kolkata on arrival at Kolkata last minute shopping around local market then as per your international flight schedule transfer to Airport.