A
misty dawn on the mountains. A bronze sunset across the expanse
of the Brahmaputra. The clang of prayer bells at a monastery. Life
moves at a serene pace in the North East. The North East is composed
of seven states whose natural beauty has earned them the sobriquet
of 'seven sisters'. The entire North East India is a land of great
natural beauty and variety. Framing these fertile valleys of the
rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra is the Himalayan chain in the north,
Arakans in the east and the Khasi and Garo hills of Meghalaya, in
the south, the region is rich in flora and fauna. The region is
also home of the famed Royal Bengal tiger, one horned rhino and
troy antlered deer. North East is the home of great cultural traditions.
A large number of very colorful tribes with interesting customs
and traditions live here. Shillong, known as the Queen of the East
is really a perfect getaway. Sikkim is a snow clad mountainous region
which is a botanists dream. The mighty Kanchenjunga is the presiding
deity of the region. Kaziranga the homeland of the one horned Rhinos,
Elephants and many other endangered species is internationally famous.
Darjeeling is the tea center of the world.
Duration:
05 Nights / 06 Days Places to Visit: Darjeeling - Gangtok - Kalimpong -
Bagdogra - New Jalpaiguri
Day 01: Darjeeling (By
Air / Train)
Arrive Siliguri's Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to Darjeeling, check-in at the
hotel and rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay. Day 02: Darjeeling
The name is famous for the finest teas in the world that grow in
the region. With the backdrop
of many lofty Himalayan Ranges, Darjeeling is also famous for the
superb views and the warm hospitality extended to the tourists and
is a choice winter destination. Wake up early morning and get ready
to visit Tiger Hill and Ghoom monastery and return to the hotel
for breakfast. After breakfast you will be taken to the sightseeing
tour of Darjeeling - set against the backdrop of the Himalayas.
There is no finer place than Darjeeling to steep yourself in the
grandeur and the beauty of the towering snow capped mountains. Dinner
and overnight at the hotel. Day 03: Darjeeling - Gangtok
(By Surface 225kms / 6hrs)
This morning you will drive to Gangtok capital of Sikkim - once
a remote mountain kingdom is now a small Himalayan state in the
Eastern Himalayas surrounded by China and Tibet in the North. On
arrival check-in at the hotel, afternoon sightseeing tour of Gangtok.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Day 04: Gangtok
Day to explore other sights of Gangtok visit Tusk-La-Khang - a beautiful
and impressive building
which is the principal place of worship and assembly for Buddhists.
Deer Park - next to the Secretariat building is one of the popular
viewpoints. Here you will find deers and an image of Buddha, which
is a replica of that in Sarnath, Enchey Monastery - this 200 years
old monastery stands three kms from the city centre. One should
visit this monastery during December when the annual religious dances
are performed. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Day 05: Gangtok - Kalimpong
(By Surface 180kms / 4hrs)
Located at a modest height of 1250 meters and enjoying a moderate
climate, Kalimpong is an ideal place for a quite hill holiday. After
breakfast proceed for Kalimpong, on arrival check-in at the hotel
and after lunch sight seeing tour of Kalimpong - means the fort
of the Kings minister(Kalim - King's Minister, Pong - Fort) with its rich culture and
religious heritage, fascinating scenic beauty and wonderful flora
& fauna, visit Kalimpong Arts & Craft Centre, flower nurseries
and monasteries. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Day 06: Kalimpong - Bagdogra
/ New Jalpaiguri - Onward Destination (By Surface 90kms / 3hrs &
Air / Train)
After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri railway station
for onward journey.
A
misty dawn on the mountains. A bronze sunset across the expanse
of the Brahmaputra. The clang of prayer bells at a monastery. Life
moves at a serene pace in the North East. The North East is composed
of seven states whose natural beauty has earned them the sobriquet
of 'seven sisters'. The entire North East India is a land of great
natural beauty and variety. Framing these fertile valleys of the
rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra is the Himalayan chain in the north,
Arakans in the east and the Khasi and Garo hills of Meghalaya, in
the south, the region is rich in flora and fauna. The region is
also home of the famed Royal Bengal tiger, one horned rhino and
troy antlered deer. North East is the home of great cultural traditions.
A large number of very colorful tribes with interesting customs
and traditions live here. Shillong, known as the Queen of the East
is really a perfect getaway. Sikkim is a snow clad mountainous region
which is a botanists dream. The mighty Kanchenjunga is the presiding
deity of the region. Kaziranga the homeland of the one horned Rhinos,
Elephants and many other endangered species is internationally famous.
Darjeeling is the tea center of the world.
building
which is the principal place of worship and assembly for Buddhists.
Deer Park - next to the Secretariat building is one of the popular
viewpoints. Here you will find deers and an image of Buddha, which
is a replica of that in Sarnath, Enchey Monastery - this 200 years
old monastery stands three kms from the city centre. One should
visit this monastery during December when the annual religious dances
are performed. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.