Sikkim is a remote mountainous state bordering Tibet to the north and wedged between the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal and sikkimBhutan. It
is beautiful lush country with dense forests rich with flora and fauna, unspoiled lakes and the world's third highest mountain Kanchenjunga (28168ft/8586M) which straddles the border with Nepal.
After its annexation by India in 1975, Sikkim becomes one of the youngest Indian states and a restricted area, requiring special permits.
As a result it has retained its original Buddhist charm. The monasteries are in Sikkim is an ideal place to visit for serious Dharma practitioners
Sikkim is considered a heaven for the lovers of exotic FLORA and FAUNA; there are more several wildlife sanctuaries such as Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, Himalyan Zological Park, Fambong Lho wildlife, Kyongnosia Alpine Sanctury, Shingba Rhododendron Sanctury, Menam Wildlife Sanctury, Khang-Chen0Dzongga National park. There are various species of birds, animals and wild flowers can be found. Famous Red panda, Orchids, Rhododendron of different colour are the major attraction of these sanctuaries.
Day - 01: Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur O/N in Hotel
Day - 02: BAGHDONGRA OR BHADRAPUR / KERSEONG:
After breakfast drive Ghoommonastery, take Joy ride from Batase. O/N Darjeeling.
Day - 03: DARJEELING :
After breakfast Half day tour tour which includes visits to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, The Himalayan Zoo, Tibetan Refugee Centre. Afternoon visit Happy Valley Tea Garden. Evening free to explore the Town. Overnight Hotel.
Day - 04: DARJEELING / PEMAYANGTSE :
Morning drive to Pemayangtse (5 hrs). Check into hotel upon arrival. Evening visist Pemayangtse monastery. Overnight hotel.
Day - 05: PEMAYANGTSE / YUKSOM :
Early mornig walk 1/2 hour to visit Sanga Choling monastery. After breakfast drive to Yuksom, enroute visiting the holy lake of Kechopalri. Arrive Yuksom and check into hotel. Afternoon walk around the village of Yuksom and visit the Coronation throne of the first king of Sikkim.
Day - 06: YUKSOM / GANGTOK :
Drive to Gangtok ( 5 hrs). Enroute stop at the only Bon Monastery in Sikkim. Check into hotel upon. Afternoon walk around the marketplace and visit the Flower Show which includes a wide variety of Sikkim's Orchids. Overnight hotel.
Day - 07: GANGTOK :
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing which includes visits to The Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten , Cottage Industries and the Enchey Monastery. Afternoon visit the famous Rumtek monastery. Overnight hotel.
Day - 08: GANGTOK / KALIMPONG :
Morning drive to Kalimpong ( 4 hrs) Upon arrival check
into hotel. Afternoon visit Zong Dog Palri Monastery, Arts and Craft centre and The Flower Nursery. Explore the town and it's ethnic market places. Overnight hotel.
Day - 09: KALIMPONG / BHADRAPUR / Kathmandu:
Morning transfer to Bhadrapur ( 4 hrs) for onward connection to Kathmandu.