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Situated in the Eastern
Himalayas, this beautiful
state of Sikkim is sandwiched
between the kingdom of
Nepal in the West and
Bhutan in the East, Tibet
in the North and the state
of West Bengal in the
South. This small state
belies its richness of
culture, customs, heritage,
flora and fauna. Sikkim,
once a protectorate of
With an area of 7,300
sq. kms, measuring 115
kms from north to south
and 65 kms. From East
to West, the elevation
ranging from 244 mts to
over 8550 mts., above
sea level, approximately
latitude of 27 degree
North and longitude of
88 degree East.
India with a monarchy
government but metamorphosed
as the 22nd state of the
Indian Union in the year
1975. The population of
the state is only 4,20,000
as per the last census.
Amidst the grandeur of
the mountain peaks, lush
green valleys cascading
waterfalls and fast flowing
rivers, beautiful monasteries
and terraced hills, Sikkim
offers her visitor a rare
and exotic experience.
Sikkim
Day
01 :
Siliguri / Pemayangtse (145
km, 5 hours)
Arrive Siliguri / Bagdogra
/ New Jalpaiguri & later
transfer to Pemayangtse
for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Pemayangtse
/ Khechopalri / Pemayangtse
(29 km, 2.1/2 hours)
After breakfast, a short
walk to the Sangachholing
Monastery, built in the
17th century by Gyalwa Lhatsun
Chempo, the patron saint
of Sikkim. This spot commands
a breathtaking view of the
hills, valleys and villages
of West Sikkim. On return
drive to Khechopalri lake.
Thus unusually calm lake,
located amidst dense forest
is considered very sacred.
Late afternoon drive back
to Pemayangtse.
Day 03 : Pemayangtse
/ Gangtok (117 km, 5 hours)
Morning visit the Pemayangtse
Monastery located on top
of a hillock. Built in 17th
century, it is the paramount
seat of Nyingmapa monasteries
and regarded as Sikkim’s
most prestigious centre
of learning. Later a drive
across the two rivers Teesta
and Rangeet through semi-tropical
forests and cardamom plantation
takes you to Gangtok, the
capital town of Sikkim.
Overnight at the hotel in
Gangtok
Day 04 : Gangtok
Full day sightseeing including
visit to ;Enchey
Monastery; it is a beautiful
monastery, in an equally
beautiful setting, approached
along an avenue of hundreds
of multi-coloured prayer
flags.
Government
Institute of Cottage Industries;
here you can watch young
students being taught the
traditional art of
thangkha
paintings along with weaving,
wood carving and carpet
making.
Also
visit the Institute of Tibetology,
housed in a beautiful building,
built in traditional Tibetan
style, with mural decorated
columns and a wonderful
smell of beeswax polish
from the creaky wooden floor.
Then drive through picturesque,
terraced rice fields to
the headquarter of Dharma
Chakra Centres (Rumtek Monastery),
the present seat of His
Holiness, the Gyalwa Karmapa,
head of the Kagyupa sect.
Said to be the replica of
the monastery at Tsurphu,
Tibet with its traditional
architecture, exquisite
paintings, intricate wood
work, housing treasures
of manuscripts and icons.
Rumtek is a splendid example
of Tibetan monastic art.
Overnight at the hotel in
Gangtok.
Day
05 : Gangtok / Lachung (122
km, 5 hours)
After early breakfast drive
to Lachung en route stopping
at Tashi View Point and Kabi
Longstok. An hour’s drive further
brings you to Phodong Monastery,
built in 1740. The post lunch
drive for about 20 km is through
verdant forests till you reach
Toong where you will be crossing
Teesta river. Overnight at Lachung
in Lodge / Camp.
Day 06 : Lachung / Yumthang
Excursion
After breakfast, drive to Yumthang
(24 km) which has fascinating
landscape, lined with several
varieties of rhododendrons.
Yumthang is also well known
for its hot springs. Late afternoon
drive back to Lachung. Overnight
Lodge / Camp.
Day 07 : Lachung / Gangtok
After breakfast visit the Lachung
Monastery and later proceed
to Gangtok allowing several
stoppages en route to enjoy
the beautiful gift of nature.
Overnight at the hotel in Gangtok.
Day 08 : Gangtok / Siliguri
(125 km, 4.1/2 hours)
After breakfast drive to Siliguri
/ Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri
for onward journey.
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