Industries and explore Bazars for souvenirs.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 8:
Morning visi t the famous Rumtek Monastery of great
significance. The head of Kagyupa sect of Buddhism from
Tibet was given refuge in Sikkim. He was granted land to
build the monastery and finally raised Rumtek in 1960s. It is
replica of the Taruphu monastery in Tibet, the residence of His Holiness and
also the headquarters of the Dharma Chakra Religious Centre.Afternoon visit
sacred Tsomgo Lake located at the height of 12,000 ft. that legend says is the
l ake o f Gods . Feas t your eyes on t he beau t i f u l f l ower s l i ke
RHODODENDRONS.
Day 9:
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Morning proceed by road to Darjeeling.Arrive and check-in at
Ho t e l . A f t e r noon a t l e i su r e t o exp l o r e t he l oca l
baza r s .Ove r n i gh t s t ay a t Ho t e l .
Day 10:
Darjeeling, ( 2123 m) popularly known as the Queen of the
Hills, is the jewel in the crown of the East Himalayas and a
perfect destination for nature lovers and trekkers.Early
morning visit Tiger Hill to view Sunrise Over
Kanchenjunga and the great Eastern Himalayan mountains. Even Mt.
Everest, the world''s highest peak, is visible from here. Tiger Hill is situated at
an altitude of 2590 meters.(8482 ft.). Return via Ghoom Monastery. It is one
of the oldest Buddhist Monastery where manuscripts written on birch bark are
preserved. Enjoy Toy Train Ride between Ghoom & Darjeeling (subject
to operat ion). Which has been awarded wor ld her i tage status by
UNESCO.Afternoon half day city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute and the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre where you can see
Tibetan Craftsman making traditional items like carpets, woolen boots,
carvings and leather goods and onto Tea Gardens & Factory (within 20
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