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Himalayan Kingdom – The Deep Desires
09 nights - 10 days

Kolkata - Darjeeling - Pelling - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Kolkata

The lofty eastern Himalayas also known as 'Paradise on Hills' attracts tourists from around the globe. Every region of the Himalayas has its own unique characteristics. Perhaps no other region in the world can offer such varied topography ranging from the lush green valleys to turbulent rivers and glistening mountain peaks. The diverse ethnicity of the people, the virgin forests, unique landscape makes this region one of the most attractive yet the least visited places in the world. So come and explore the peace and natural beauty in the silence of the hills.

Day 01

Kolkata
Arrive Kolkata. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight.

Day 02

To Darjeeling
Start your day with a pleasant visit to the flower market and a tour of the city. Visit the famous Victoria Memorial to witness some of the major collections of paintings, sculptures and manuscripts from the British period. Make a trip round the famous religious places and missionaries that includes the famous Kali Ghat, one of the 52 Shakti Peethams of India, Jain Temple and Mother Teresa Orphanage. Tour round the colonial lanes of Kolkata to witness glorious Victorian architecture. Evening board Darjeeling Mail from Sealdah railway station for an overnight train journey to Darjeeling. Overnight on board train.

Day 03

Darjeeling
Arrive New Jalpaiguri. Board the famous toy train to Darjeeling. This ride offers you some of the breathtaking views of the mighty Himalayas. On arrival transfer to hotel for 02 nights.

Day 04

Darjeeling
Early morning set out for an excursion of Tiger Hills to witness the magnificent peak of Mount Kanchenjunga and the impressive Mount Everest. Visit Ghoom Monastery where a 15 feet statue of the Maitreya Buddha is placed. After lunch, visit the Botanical Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Tibetan Refugee Centre. Overnight.

Day 05

To Pelling
Morning drive to Pelling to get a magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening visit Pemayangtse Monastery and get the impressive view of snow-capped peaks of Mt. Khangchendzonga. Overnight.

Day 06

To Gangtok
Morning drive to Gangtok. On arrival transfer to Hotel for 02 nights. Nestled in the higher peak of Himalayas, Gangtok is blessed with year round mild temperate climate. Rest of the day tour of the beautiful Gangtok city. Overnight.

Day 07

Gangtok
Morning set out on tour of Rumtek Monastery, the largest Monastery in Sikkim and the home of His Holiness the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa. Afternoon on a guided tour of the city visit some of the famous tourist attractions that include Institute of Tibetology to witness the rare manuscripts, statues, thanka paintings. Also see the 200 years old Enchey monastery. Overnight.

Day 08

To Kalimpong
Morning drive to Kalimpong a small hill station between Siliguri and Gangtok. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day enjoy sightseeing of the quiet hill station. Overnight.

Day 09

To Kolkata
Morning drive to Bagdogra airport for your flight back to Kolkata. Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel for 01 night. Stay in hotel till departure on your flight back home.

Day 10

Departure
Transfer to the Kolkata airport for your onward destination.

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RouteDistanceTime*
Darjeeling - Pelling75 km4.0 hrs
Pelling - Gangtok137 km5.0 hrs
Gangtok - Kalimpong85 km4.5 hrs
* Approx driving time in private driven AC car. Tempo traveller and Mini coach will take a bit longer.











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