The Last Shangri-la

For many years Sikkim was regarded as one of the last "Shangri-la" owing to its remoteness, spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and ancient Buddhist Monasteries. Sikkim is one of the most colorful States of the Himalayan belt.

Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Pemayangtse - Gangtok - Phodang - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Delhi

Day	Place	Programme
01	Arrival At Delhi	Transfer to hotel. Tour of New and Old Delhi covering the Qutab Minar, Humayun'sTomb, the Red Fort, Jamma Mosque, Raj Ghat and India Gate.
02	Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling	Transfer to airport for flight to Bagdogra. On arrival, drive to Darjeeling. Overnight at hotel.
03	Darjeeling	Sightseeing of Darjeeling which includes an early morning sunrise view from Tiger hill (2,585m), Ghoom Monastery, the Tibetan Handicraft Centre and visit to tea gardens. Overnight at Hotel.
04	Darjeeling - Pemayangtse	Enter Sikkim through Melli and pass through the towns of Jorethang and Gayzing. On arrival, check in at hotel. Later visit the pemayangtse Monastery.
05	Pemayangtse - Gangtok	Visit the Sangacholing Monsatery and later drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, en route visit the tea plantations and factory at Temi Tarku. Overnight at hotel.
06	Gangtok	Tour of Gangtok visiting the Enchey Monastery Deer Park, the Tibetan Handicraft Centre, Do-rul- chorten, and an excursion to Rumtek Monastery. Later in the evening a visit to the local vegetable market. Overnight at Hotel.
07	Gangtok - Phodang - Gangtok	Excursion to Phodang Monastery, built in 1,740. Overnight at hotel.
08	Gangtok - Kalimpong	Drive to Kalimpong. On arrival check in at hotel. Half day sightseeing of monasteries and flower nurseries.
09	Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Delhi	Drive Bagdogra to connect flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel.
10	Leave Delhi	Transfer to airport for onward flight.

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