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Days 01 :
Arrive at Tribhuwan
international airport,
Kathmandu, you are welcomed
by the hospitable meeting
and then you will be
transferred to your hotel.
Short briefing will be
followed about necessary
formalities and rest of the
program. Depending on
arrival time you will have
choice of visiting nearby
sanctuaries or have a rest
day.
Days 02 :
After breakfast we drive to Swoyambhunatha
stupa has it that Manjushree,
found of Kathmandu valley,
and discovered the lotus of
ancient valley lake on which
site the great stupa of
swoyambhunath was later
built. The omni sighted
stare of Buddha greets
visitors & residents a like
compassion. This is one of
the oldest Buddhist stupa in
the world, which has been
registered in UNICEOO
heritage side. We then visit
to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Kathmandu durbar square
situated the center of
Kathmandu where you can see
the House of Living
Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup
temple” Said that was built
from single tree in 16th
century, big bell-big drams,
erotic carving in old
temple, old palace etc. We
then finally were
sightseeing to Patan Durbar
Square. Patan Durbar square
is one of the beautiful
Durbars square in Kathmandu
valley. It is very famous
for woodcarving, Metal
works, Temples and
Monasteries. Tour of Patan
includes tour of Krishna
temple, Patan king’s palace,
Golden temple and much more.
Days 03 :
We fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur/Biratnagar and on
arrival at Bharatpur/Biratnagar
airport meet our assist and
drive to Darjeeling.
Darjeeling (Place of the
Thunderbolt) has spectacular
scenery. Due to its altitude
of (2134m) and soothing
temperature in summers
Darjeeling has become a
famous hill resort in India.
If the weather is clear we
can enjoy the impressive and
unforgettable views of
Himalayas.
Days 04 :
Early in the morning we
drive to Tiger Hill (around
11-km) to enjoy the sunrise.
Tiger hill (2590m) is the
highest point in this area.
There is a breathtaking view
of the sunrise on the Kanchenjunga.
Mount Everest is also
visible on a clear day. The
moments of sunrise from
Tiger Hill are described by
most of the visitors as
unforgettable. In the
afternoon we explore
Darjeeling and its
surroundings. We visit the
village Lablong and the
institute of mountaineering
where we get the detailed
information about the
natural surrounding and the
habitants of this area.
Days 05 : This day we leave
the state of West Bengal and
drive through the forests
and tea gardens and proceed
to our today’s destination Pemayangtse (The perfect
Sublime Lotus) in Sikkim.
Sikkim is the second
smallest state in India.
Sikkim, in the East
Himalayas is sandwiched
between Nepal to its west
and Bhutan to its east.
Sikkim has so rich of flora,
fauna and a diverse ethnic
and cultural population as
no other state in India. In
the afternoon we reach
Pemayangtse. Evening free
for leisure.
Days 06 :
This day after having
breakfast we visit
headquarter of the Nyingama
sect in Pemayangtse.
Afterwards we drive to the
Gangtok. The capital of
Sikkim 'Gangtok' lies on a
ridge overlooking the
Ranipool River. Gangtok
(High Hill) lies at an
altitude of (1760m.) The
mountains, especially from
Kanchenjunga range, surround
Gangtok. Upon arrival, you
will be transferred to the
hotel in Gangtok. In the
evening have a walk through
the bazaar of Gangtok.
Days 07 :
This day we drive to the Enchey monastery. This
monastery is believed to be
200 years old. The monks of
this monastery belong to the
Mahayana Buddhism. After
visiting the monastery we
visit the institute of
cottage industries. It is
the main attraction as a
wide range of local
handicrafts in Lepcha style
are produced here. In the
evening we visit the unique
Research Institute of
Tibetology on a hilltop,
which was established in
1958 to promote research on
Tibet and Mahayana Buddhism.
Here we will see the biggest
collection of Tibetan
scripts and an excellent
collection of rare Tankhas,
bronze and cult objects.
Days 08 :
This day we visit the orchid
sanctuary which is lying
south of the institute. This
sanctuary contains over 450
indigenous species. Sikkim is
considered paradise for
orchid lovers. After the
visit of sanctuary we walk
through the area of old
palace and visit the
monastery Gylwa. The main
attraction of our excursion
remains today the monastery
of Rumtek. Rumtek monastery
was built as a true copy of
a Tibetan monastery in
recent years. Rumtek is
headquartering of Red hat
sect of Tibetan lamaistic
Buddhism.
Days 09 :
Early in the morning after
having breakfast we drive to
airport for the flight from Bhadrapur to
Kathmnandu. On arrival in
Kathmandu transfer to the
hotel. The remainder of the
day has been left free.
Days 10 :
After breakfast we drive to Bhaktapur.
Bhaktapur is one of the
oldest cities in Kathmandu
valley. It is well known as
Living Museum. Old brick
paved enclave of old Royal
palace, Nyathapola Temple,
Datatriya temple exquisite
artwork offers a picture of
the grandeur of medieval
Nepal. It is very famous for
woodcarving and pottery
products. We then proceed on
tour of Changunarayan: This
is one of the oldest Hindu
temples in Kathmandu valley
that exists in the valley
dating back to the 4th
century then evening we
drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot
is situated (2300m) above
the sea level. This spot
provides an excellent view
of the sunset and Mt.
Everest can be seen on a
clear day.
Days 11 :
Wake up early to watch the
sunrise spectacular down the
first rays of the sun firing
the peaks a hilliest red
slowly lighting of the
Himalayas from Kanchenjunga and
Everest in the far east of
Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in
the west. After breakfast
we'll drive to Dhulikhel.
Which is situated (1700m)
from sea level and 30-kms
north of Kathmandu. This is
perfect place to see the
sunset, sunrise & Himalayan
ranges. Afternoon enjoy the
optional activities such as
hiking to Navabouddha,
Buddhists call it "Tamangligi",
the famous Buddhist spot,
where Lord Buddha (on 7th
re-incarnation) sacrificed
his body to hungry Tigress
and its cubs then return to
hotel.
Days 12 :
Wake up call to see sunrise
and the Himalayan range.
After breakfast we drive to Pashupatinath
temple. The holiest of holy
Hindu temple in south Asia
is the focal point of
pilgrimage from all over the
sub-continent. The holy
river Bagmati flowing nearby
is the cremation ground of
the Hindus. Funeral pyres
can be viewed from across
the riverbank. We then visit
to Boudhanath stupa.
Probably the largest stupa
in the world is also found
in Kathmandu valley the
great stupa of Boudhanath.
Again the omni-sighted eyes
of the Budha stare all the
directions. This stupa is
the place of worship of
Tibetan Buddhists
predominantly. Evening drive
to hotel and you has free
evening for shopping to pick
up last minute souvenir.
Days 13 :
After breakfast you
will have some free time
until the time to leave the
international airport for
your final departure.
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07 DAYS SIKKIM - DARJEELING PACKAGE TOUR
