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Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered
to your hotel. (Hotel B&B)
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Day
02
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Delhi -
Bagdogra (by plane) - Darjeeling (2130m)
by car.
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Arrive
Bagdogra airport and transfer to Darjeeling. A charming
4-hour journey, through Assam tea plantations and tiny
villages takes us to Darjeeling. Built on top of a ridge,
Darjeeling faces the Himalaya and is a popular destination
for Westerners and Bengalis alike. Overnight in Darjeeling.
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Day
03
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Visit Darjeeling.
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We could
take an early trip to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise.
Afterwards we visit the famous Ghoom monastery that
enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming
Buddha). Later on we can visit the Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute and tea plantations. Overnight in Darjeeling.
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Day
04
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Darjeeling - Manay Bhanjang ( 2134m. 1h 30) by car
- Tonglu (3070m) in 4h. |
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Early morning
drive from Darjeeling to trek point. The trail overlooks
the Bengali plain south, and we have tantalising glimpses
of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons.
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Day
05
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Tonglu - Garibas
(2620m) in 4h. |
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We take
a mossy paved path, that snakesthrough a succession
of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time,
to spectacular mountain sceneries.
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Day
06
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Garibas - Sandakphu
(3640m) in 4h30. |
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We steadily
climb to join the ridge trail towards Kalpokhari. Afterwards
we start a long and steep climb onto the Singalila ridge
that leads us to Sandakphu. A remarkable 360 ° view
from the top.
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Day
07
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Sandakphu - Phalut (3600m) in 6h. |
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We walk
to a prominent viewpoint for the magnificent sunrise
over the Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu
and Cho Oyo. Throughout the day, there are ever-changing
views: yak herds, silvery pine forests, tiny lakes ringed
with grass, and the snow-capped Himalayan range in the
background.
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Day
08
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Phalut - Raman
(2560m) in 5h. |
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A pleasant
descent through the woods takes us to Gorkhey (2500m)
then we climb up towards Raman.
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Day
09
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Raman - Rimbik
(2280m) in 4h. |
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We pass
through numerous villages and cross the Sri Khola over
a remarkable suspension bridge.
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Day
10
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Rimbik - Pelling by car (9h). |
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Day
11
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Pelling - Pemayangtse -
Yuksam by car (2h). |
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2.5 km
from Pelling, we will visit the Pemayangtse monastery.
Perched at 2800m, it is one of the oldest and most impressive
gompas in Sikkim.
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Day
12
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Yuksam - Tashiding - Martam
by car (6h). |
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En route, we visit
the Tashiding monastery, one of the most isolated in Sikkim,
perched on the top of a hill set between two rivers. |
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Martam - Gangtok
by car. |
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We visit the Rumtek
monastery, reputed for its religious Tibetan art. Visitors
are welcome to attend prayers. |
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Visit Gangtok. |
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We will
enjoy a visit of the amazing Orchid Sanctuary,
where we can see a few of the 454 orchid species listed
in Sikkim. To complete the day we will visit the Enchey
and Do Drul monasteries, and the Tibetology Institute,
which houses one of the richest collections of thankas
and religious works in the world.
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Gangtok - Bagdogra (by
car) - Delhi (by plane). (Hotel B&B) |
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Day
16
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At leisure in Delhi. Safety day for your international
flight. (Hotel B&B) |
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Day
17
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Transfer to airport and fly back home. |