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Kolkata- Darjeeling- Kalimpong- Gangtok- Kolkata (07 Days/ 06
Nights)
Day 01: Arrive Kolkata

On arrival at the international airport, you will be met by our
representative and transferred to your hotel. Check in to the hotel
and relax.
Day 02: Kolkata – Bagdogra (By
flight) – Darjeeling (By road- 6 hrs)
In the morning, you'll be transferred to airport to board a flight
to Bagdogra. On arrival you'll be met and we drive to Darjeeling -
one of the most beautiful hill resorts of India offering
breathtaking mountain views of the Kanchanjunga (8,586m) - the 3rd
highest peak of the world. Arrive and check in to the hotel and
relax.
Day 03: Darjeeling
Today we'll take an invigorating early morning excursion to the
Tiger Hill to enjoy the spectacular sunrise on the Kanchanjunga
range. Watch the glow of the sunrise changing, as it bathes the
snow-capped peaks in pastel hues. Return to hotel for breakfast, and
start for a half-day city sightseeing tour of Darjeeling, visiting
the famous Ghoom Monastery , the oldest Buddhist monastery in the
region; and the Tibetan Refugee Village , known for its superb
carpets and handicrafts. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Day 04: Darjeeling – Kalimpong (By
road- 4 hours drive)
In the morning, we'll drive to Kalimpong across the Teesta River and
through dense forests of Teak and Sal. On arrival, check in to your
hotel and relax. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to the Tharpa
Choling Monastery to see age-old frescoes and exquisite silk
thangkas , and delight over an incredible 500 varieties of exotic
orchids, cacti and other plants in a riot of colors at the Orchid
nurseries.
Day 05: Kalimpong – Gangtok (By
road- 4-5 hours)

In the morning, we'll drive to Gangtok, the capital of the Indian
state of Sikkim. On arrival check in to your hotel and relax. In the
afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Gangtok visiting the 200
year-old Enchey Monastery and enjoy the artistic celebration of the
Buddhist faith atop a fabulous ridge overlooking the city of Gangtok.
Later visit the Namgyalk Institute of Tibetology to discover a rare
collection of books, art and astonishingly beautiful thangkas .
Day 06: Gangtok
In the morning, we'll drive to the famous Rumtek Monastery , passing
through scenic lush green rice fields and bamboo groves. Here you
can see some exquisite mural work. Spend the afternoon at your
leisure.
Day 07: Gangtok – Bagdogra (By
road-3 hrs) – Kolkata (By flight)
In the early morning, we'll drive to Bagdogra airport to board a
flight to Kolkata. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. In
the afternoon, enjoy a visit to the Victoria Memorial known for its
unusual architecture, its artistic displays of the British Raj and
unique artifacts. Later visit the famous Kali Temple , dedicated to
the goddess Kali. Later drive down the famous Chowringhee Avenue ,
the wide boulevard with stately mansions on one side and a huge
expanse of green on the other, to the New Market , a buzzing bazaar
since 1874.
Day 08: Kolkata Departure
In the morning our representative will assist you transfer to
international airport to board a flight for your onward journey.
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