Sikkim, Sikkim Tour, North India and Sikkim Tour, Buddhist Monasteries

North India and Sikkim Tour

(13 Days / 12 Nights)
(Delhi-Agra-Delhi-Varanasi-Delhi-Bagdogra-Siliguri-Darjeeling-Pemayangtse-Gangtok-Bagdogra-Delhi)

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Sikkim Physical Features

Sikkim Feature

Mountains
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Lakes
Rivers
Glaciers
Hot Springs
Waterfalls
 

Places to Visit in Sikkim

Sikkim Places

Tibetology Inst.
Phurba Chorten
The Ridge
Ganesh Tok
Tashi View Point
Changu Lake
Kechopari Lake
Yumthang
Yuksom
 

Sikkim Hotels, Hotels in Sikkim

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New Elgin
Himalayan Heights
Newa Regency
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Hotel Nor Khill
Norbu Ghang
Silver Oaks
Cedar Inn

Sikkim Tours, Sikkim Travel

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Best of Sikkim
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Sikkim Triangle
Sikkim Wildlife
Sikkim Intensive
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Festivals
Saga Dawa
Drupka Teshi
Phang Lhabsol
Bumchu
Kalchakra Puja
Losoong
Kagyed Dance
 


The North India and Sikkim tour is the perfect tour to visit the famous places of North India and Sikkim. In North India we visit Agra and Varanasi. Agra is one of the most famous tourist destination in India, which is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world. Agra witnessed the rule of several Mughal rulers like Babur, Shah Jahan and Akbar. Their passion for building endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world like Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. Sikkim has everything to offer to its visitors - the mountain peaks, lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls, fast flowing rivers, beautiful monasteries and terraced hills.


Day 1: Delhi
Around midnight arrival in
Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Agra (about 180 km)

In the morning we drive to
Agra. After having a small break we visit the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra Fort, we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. After visiting the Taj Mahal we drive back to Delhi. In the evening arrive in Delhi.

Day 3: Agra - Delhi - Varanasi (by air)

In the morning we drive back to Delhi. In the afternoon we drive to the airport for the flight to
Varanasi. Varanasi is without doubt India’s most sacred city and thus visited by over one million people. Varanasi is also called the city of light. Buddha visited this city in 500 BC. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Varanasi. Evening free for leisure.

Day 4: Varanasi
In the early morning we take a boat ride on the Holy River Ganges and enjoy sunrise on the boat.
Ghats (flight of steps) and the activities of pilgrims on that are the principal attraction for visitors to Varanasi. Thousands of pilgrims and devotees visit this city to make holy prayers, to meditate and to purify themselves through taking a bath in the holy river Ganges. In the afternoon we visit the city of Varanasi.

Day 5: Varanasi - Delhi (by air)
In the afternoon we drive to the airport for the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel in Delhi. Evening free for leisure.

Day 6: Delhi - Bagdogra (by air) - Siliguri 
In the morning we drive to the airport for the flight to Bagdogra. After the arrival in Bagdogra we proceed north of the state through the coniferous forests and terraced tea gardens to Siliguri. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Siliguri. In the evening enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Siliguri.

Day 7: Siliguri - Darjeeling
In the morning we drive to the railway station to board the toy train for Darjeeling. The journey through toy train train is very exciting. In the evening we reach Darjeeling and transferred to the hotel. Darjeeling (place of the thunderbolt) has spectacular scenery. Due to its altitude of 2134 m and soothing temperature in summers Darjeeling has become a famous hill resort in India.

Day 8: Darjeeling
Early in the morning we 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 m) is also visible on a clear day. The moments of sunrise from Tiger Hill are described by most of the visitors as unforgettable. After viewing the Tiger Hill we drive back to the hotel and after having breakfast we explore Darjeeling and its surroundings. In the evening 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.

Day 9: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse (about 80 km)

Today 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.

Day 10: Pemayangtse - Gangtok

Today after having breakfast we visit the headquarter of the Nyingama sect in Pemayangtse. The capital of Sikkim "Gangtok" lies on a ridge overlooking the Ranipool river. Gangtok ("High Hill") lies at an altitude of 1760 m. Gangtok is surrounded by the mountains, especially from Kanchenjunga range. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Gangtok. In the evening have a walk through the bazaar of Gangtok.

Day 11: Gangtok

Today 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 which is an 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.

Day 12: Gangtok - Bagdogra - Delhi (by air)

In the morning we drive to Bagdogra. The journey from Gangtok to Bagdogra will be very exciting and full of enthusiasm. In the afternoon we drive to the airport for the flight to New Delhi. In the evening arrive in New Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met by Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day at leisure. After dinner we leave the hotel for the airport.

Day 13: Delhi

Around midnight flight to home destination.

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Our Services Include:
      Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC in the
         chosen category.
      Rooms on the departure day.
      American/continental Breakfast.
      Services of qualified local guides (English speaking or languages of your choice)
         at every place of sightseeing.
      All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo Vacations
         representative.
       All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an air-conditioned Car with
         driver. For groups an individual air-conditioned bus (Except Standard Hotels) will be
         provided.

Exclusions:
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         beverages.
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      Any Flight Charges.
      Monument Entrances.
      Unspecified Meals etc.

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