Duration: 16Days / 15 Nights
Destinations: (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.
