Sikkim Tour

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Sikkim is famous for Kangch-Endzonga, at 598 mtrs, which is third highest mountain in the world. Being second smallest state in India, Sikkim covers 7,096 sq kms and measures 110 kms from north to south and 64 kms from east to west. It encompasses the upper valley of Teesta river, a tributary of the Brahmaputra. The watershed form the borders with Tibet and Nepal. Rangit and Rangpo rivers form the border with West Bengal. Sikkim is separated from Nepal in the west by the Singalila range while Donngkya range is the border to the north & north-east. Sikkim is broadly divided into four districts. The east district with capital city of Gangtok is the hub of all administrative activity. The famous Rumtek Monastery, the Dharma Chakra Centre the seat of his Holliness Gyalwa Karmapa, Tbetology and Dodrul Chorten with 600 monks at Deorali Chorten all are located here. Other places of interest include the Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, for the Evening in Gangtok it has to offer two Casinos and plenty of pubs and discos to chill out in the evening.

Area : 7300 sq. kms.
Population : 4,21,500
Climate : Summer: Max. 20.7°C; Min. 13.1°C Winter : Max. 14.9°C; Min. 7.7°C
Best Season : March to late May/October to December
Clothing : Summer: Light Woollens Winter: Heavy Woollens
Language : Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, Spoken English, Hindi

Foreigners must obtain an Inner Line permit from the Home Ministry, New Delhi, four weeks in advance. They should apply to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi through the Indian Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries.
A copy should be endorsed to Grand Sikkim Tourism, Room No. 10, Hotel Janpath, New Delhi to expedite matters.
This permit will allow them to stay for seven days in case of sightseeing, and ten days for group-trekkers, not exceeding twenty.

Day 1

(New Jalpiaguri or Bagdogra – Gangtok)
Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra at and transfer to Darjeeling (94kms/3hrs), Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2

(Gangtok Sightseeing).
Morning starts the full day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Sikkim, covering Chortan, Stupa, Institute of Tibetology Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms & Roomtek Monastery.

Day 3

(Gangtok- Pemayangtse)
Morning transfer to Pemayangtse (65kms/4.5hrs), this is the nearest motorable point from Mt. Kanchendzonga, worlds 03rd highest peak, one can enjoy the spectacular Eastern Himalayan Range from this place.

Day 4

(Pemayangtse –Gangtok)
Early morning visit of Pemayangtse and then after breakfast drive to Gangtok (65 Km 2 hours ) Evening free, overnight at hotel.

Day 5

(Gangtok – Kalimpong)
Morning visit of Tashi Point to view Sunrise and then drive to Kalimpong(78kms / 02hrs), covering Durpin Dhara, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery, Flower & Orchid Nurseries & Kalimpong Market.
Overnight at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6

(Kalimpong – Bagdogra / NJP).
Transfer to Bagdogra Airport (70kms/1.5hrs), Tour Ends.