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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.
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Duration:
05 Nights / 06 Days
Places to Visit:
Darjeeling - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Bagdogra - New Jalpaiguri
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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.
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