Sikkim is a very attractive hilly area, which always attracts tourists with its amazing views. Sikkim is also world famous for Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak. In this state, nature has spent a lot of time in the state; tourists can see beautiful hills, lakes, etc here #sikkim #Nathula #Darjeeling
Religion: The main religions are Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity whereby the Hindus constitute nearly 67%, Buddhists 30% and Christianity 2%.
Pickup from Bagdogra Airport and Transfer to Kalimpong
(Distance 70 kms | Driving Time: 3 hrs Approx.)
Upon your arrival at Bagdogra (IXB) Airport, we start travelling to Kalimpong. Check In to your hotel and get relaxed. Spend the evening leisurely. Evening we spend to check out locality, try local cuisines at MG Marg or simply relax in the charismatic environment.
After breakfast, started my tour of Kalimpong visited Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr. Graham’s Home, Golf Garden, Durpin ,Dara Hills & Flowers Nurseries. After that I headed to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.). Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
My plan was waking up 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) but unfortunately we were not able to see sunrise due to heavy fog :( . On my way back, we visited 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. I kept evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
After breakfast full day excursion trip to Mirik Lake (4,902 ft.) via Indo-Nepal Border (Note: Vehicle may charges you extra for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market). Mirik is famous for its man-made Sumendu Lake, Cardamom plantations and Tea Estates. While going we have visited tea gardens. It was another foggy day, we have visibility of hardly 5 to 6 mtr. but our driver mange to drive us back to Darjeeling. In evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
This morning after breakfast, I headed to Pelling (6,300 ft.) via Singla Check post. On arrival check-in to our hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.
After breakfast, started for full day sightseeing. My plan was, 1st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake; Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour -Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.
After breakfast, I started journey for Gangtok (5,500 ft.). 5hr Journey - Enroute visited Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi. Most of a day spend out visiting places, now its evening and time for a leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Have heard from local people that Nathula always give you surprises and here we go.. started snowfall while coming back from Nathula..
Time to say goodbye for now... On our to way to Bagdogara Airport.
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