Home | About Us | FAQ | Site Map | Contact Us
 
    Google Search   www Indo Vacations      

About Sikkim

 » Sikkim Information
 » History of Sikkim
 » Tour Experience

Physical Features

 » Physical Features

Sikkim People

 » Sikkim People

Culture of Sikkim

 » The Holy Structures
 » Symbols of Sikkim

Sikkim Festival

 » Sikkim Festival

Sikkim Hotels

 » Sikkim Hotels

Sikkim Monasteries

 » Sikkim Monasteries
 » Rumtek Monastery
 » Enchey Monastery

Sikkim Adventure

 » Sikkim Adventure
 » Helicopter Service

Sikkim Trekking

 » Sikkim Trekking

Sikkim Wildlife

 » Sikkim Wildlife
 » Flora and Fauna

Sikkim Places

 » Gangtok
 » Kalimpong
 » Phodong

More...

Sikkim Car Rental

Car Rental

 
 

Sikkim Nepal and Tibet Tour

16 Days / 15 Nights
(Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Pemayangtse - Gangtok - Bagdogra - Kolkata -
Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu - Delhi)

Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Bagdogra (by air) - Darjeeling

In the morning you will drive to the airport for the flight to Bagdogra. After the arrival in Bagdogra you will proceed north of the state through the coniferous forests and terraced tea gardens to Darjeeling. If there is clear weather, then you can enjoy the impressive and unforgettable views of the Himalayas. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Darjeeling.

Day 03: Darjeeling

Early in the morning you will drive to Tiger Hill (around 11 km) to enjoy the sunrise. Tiger hill (2590 m.) is the highest point in this area. There is a breathtaking view of the sunrise on Kanchenjunga. Mount Everest (8842) is also visible on a clear day. In the afternoon you will explore Darjeeling and its surroundings. You will also visit the village Lablong and the institute of mountaineering where you will get the detailed information about the natural surrounding and the habitants of this area.

Day 04: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse (about 80 km)

Today you will drive in the morning to Pemayangtse (perfect Sublime Lotus) in Sikkim. In the afternoon reach Pemayangtse. In the evening you will visit the headquarters of the Nyingama sect in Pemayangtse.

Day 05: Pemayangtse

Early in the morning you will have trekking to Sangacholing monastery where sunrise over Kanchenjunga and the adjoining peaks can be seen on a clear day. After the breakfast you will pay a visit to the Pemayangtse monastery, it is one of the finest in Sikkim and the second oldest, built in 1716. It is an impressive and beautiful building which houses the unusual Sangdok Palri "Temple of Heaven" which contains a wooden figure that took 7 years to carve single handedly by the late Dugzom rinpoche.

Day 06: Pemayangtse - Gangtok

In the morning after having breakfast you will leave Pemayangtse and drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Gangtok. In the evening you will visit the Mountain Lake at Indo-China border at 12400 feet which is the Tsomgo Lake.

Day 07: Gangtok

Today you will visit Tsuk-la-Khang, the royal chapel which is standing on a high bridge. You will also visit the institute of cottage industries which is an attraction as a wide range of local handicrafts in Lepcha style are produced here. Today you will also drive to the Enchey monastery. This monastery is believed to be 200 years old.

Day 08: Gangtok - Bagdogra - Kolkata

Early in the morning you will drive to Tiger Hill (around 11 km) to enjoy the sunrise. Tiger Hill (2590 m) is the highest point in this area. There is a breathtaking view of the sunrise on Kanchenjunga. After viewing the Tiger Hill you will drive back to the hotel and after having breakfast you will explore Darjeeling and its surroundings. In the evening you will visit the village Lablong and the institute of mountaineering where you will get the detailed information about the natural surrounding and the habitants of this area.

Day 09: Kolkata - Kathmandu (by air)

In the afternoon you will leave the state of West Bengal and drive to the airport for the flight to Kathmandu. Rest of the day at leisure in Kathmandu.

Day 10: Kathmandu Excursion: Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bodnath

In the morning you will start your sightseeing by visiting Durbar Square. Durbar Square is the spiritual heart of Kathmandu. You will also visit the temple of living goddess Kumari. After visiting Durbar Square you will visit Swayambhunath. The stupa at Swayambhunath is the most important and oldest site of Buddhist worship in Nepal. After visiting Swayambhunath you will visit Bodnath. Bodnath is the largest Stupa of Nepal. After visiting Bodnath, you will proceed to the temple city of Pashupatinath which is Nepal’s most important Hindu pilgrim site on the banks of the Bagmati River.

Day 11: Kathmandu Excursion: Patan, Bhaktapur

Today you will drive to Patan. Patan was the second largest town in the valley but it has been absorbed into Kathmandu. After visiting Patan you will proceed to Bhaktapur, the third biggest city of the valley. In Bhaktapur, you will visit the golden door, the Palace of 55 windows (15th century) and Pagoda Nyatapola (18th century).

Day 12: Kathmandu - Lhasa (by air)

In the morning transfer to airport to connect flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. From Kathmandu to Lhasa it would be a scenic flight across the Himalayas. Upon arrival at Gongor airport at Lhasa, transfer to the hotel in Lhasa. The rest of the day is at leisure to acclaim yourselves to this high altitude of Lhasa.

Day 13: Lhasa

In the morning after having breakfast proceed for a full day sight seeing tour of Lhasa city. Today you will visit Potala Palace, Barkhor Market and Jokhang Temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Lhasa

In the morning after having breakfast you will visit the Drepung monastery. From the roof of the monastery you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Lhasa valley. Then you will visit the Sera monastery. Here one can see the young novices learning scriptures in the Debating Garden. In the evening you will visit the Norbulingka Summer palace. On the banks of the Kyichi River, there is a tree and flower filled pard known as the Norbulingka or the Jewel Park. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 15: Lhasa - Kathmandu - Delhi (by air)

In the morning after having breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu. After arrival in Kathmandu flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival in New Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day at leisure.

Day 16: Delhi (Departure)

Around midnight flight to home destination.

For more details and cost of the Sikkim Nepal and Tibet Tour please send us your

Sikkim Tours

» 11 Days Sikkim River Rafting Tour » Sikkim and Nepal Tour
» 16 Days Sikkim Bird Watching Tour » Sikkim River Rafting Tour
» 18 Days Sikkim Trekking Tour » Sikkim Tour
» 26 Days Sikkim Trekking Tour » Sikkim Trekking Tour
» Best of Sikkim Tour » Sikkim Wildlife Tour
» Experiences of East India with Sikkim Tour » Sikkim Assam and Bengal Tour
» Home Stay in Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour » Sikkim and Bhutan Tour
» Kathmandu and Sikkim Tour » Sikkim Bhutan and Nepal Tour
» Nepal Sikkim and Bhutan Tour » Sikkim and Kanchenjunga Tour
» North India and Sikkim Tour » Sikkim Ladakh Bhutan Tour
» Sikkim Biking Tour » Sikkim Ladakh and Kashmir Tour
» Sikkim Bird Watching Tour » Sikkim Nepal and Tibet Tour
» Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour » Sikkim Triangle Tour
» Sikkim Intensive Tour » West Bengal and Sikkim Tour
» Sikkim Jeep Safari Tour  
 
 

Home  |  About Us  FAQ  Site Map  Contact Us

 

Sikkim-Tourism
Copyright ©, Indo Vacations®. All Rights Reserved.