Day 14:
Nestled in the Himalayas Darjeeling, surrounded by tea
plantations, is one of the most popular hill stations of India.
Until the beginning of the 18th century, Darjeeling (then
called Dorje Ling) was with the rajas of Sikkim. It
was invaded by by Gurkhas in 1780 and later by the British after a series of
wars. The major development of this pretty hill station took place between
1840-1857. In the morning you will have a visit to Tiger Hill, the highest point
and Ghoom Monastery In the afternoon you will have a city tour, including the
Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Museum, Botanical
Gardens and the Tibetan Refugees Self Help Centre.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15:
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Drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok, Sikkim crossing the Tista
river on the way.On arrival, check-in and Overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 16:
A morning drive through the countryside brings you Rhumtek
Monastery, which was built as an exact replica of the
monastery at Chhofuk in Tibet. In the afternoon you will have
a sightseeing tour of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim
including Tsuklakhang, the Royal Chapel of the Chogyals, the Institute of
Tibetology whose museum has a vast collection of old tankhas, icons, prized
object d’arts and objects used in ritual Tantric worship and the Orchid
Sanctuary where many rare varieties of Himalayan orchids are cultivated.
Day 17:
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After breakfast drive to Bagdogra(4 hrs) from where you
catch the flight to Delhi.Arrival at Delhi and transfer to the
hotel.Overnight stay at hotel.
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