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Sikkim Tour
Sikkim, a mountainous region in the eastern Himalayas, has 600 species of birds, or about half of the over 1200 species to be found in India.Perched between Nepal in the west, Bhutan in the east, and Tibet( China) in the north, Sikkim is 7300 square miles in area and contains Mount Khangchendzonga, the third-highest peak in the world. Formerly a kingdom, since 1975 it has been a tiny land -locked province to India.
Sikkim, with its rich biodiversity, has 150 lakes ranging in altitude from 200 meters to almost 8000 meters.
Besides birds, Sikkim has 4000 species of flowering plants, making it a botanist's paradise. It has 600 species of orchids, and 40 species of rhododendrons.
With the introduction of eco-tourism, including serious birding, Sikkim has begun to focus on enterprise-based conservation.
Ghale Treks offer special tour for sikkim with 8days/9nights package.
Day 01 : Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar or Bhadrapur (50mins). On arrival drive to Gangtok. (7hrs). Arrive at hotel.
Day 02 : Morning Visit Enchey Monastery , Deer Park, Government Institute of Cottage Industry, Dodrul Chorte, Research Institute of Tibetology. p.m: Visit Rumtek Monastery . Overnight stay.
Day 03 : Gangtok
launching (2,750mts/11km/6hrs.) Drive early morning to Lachung, a small picturesque village surrounded by high snowcap peaks, located in a valley in North Sikkim . Overnight stay.
Day 04 : Lachung-Yumthang-Lachung .(3,500mts/15hrs/25km.) Drive after breakfast through conifer and rhododendron forests . Packed lunch provided. Overnight stay.
Day 05 : Lauhung - Gantok : Drive back to Gantok. Overnight stay.
Day 06 : Gantok-Pemayangste (2,085m/117km/4/12hrs.) After breakfast, drive through semi tropical forest , cardamom plantation and village. p.m: Visit the Pemayangste Monastery , situated adjacent to the hotel.This is a premier Monastery of Sikkim built in the 17th century. Overnight stay.
Day 07 : Pemayangste-Khechapladri Lake- Pemayanste : (24kms/1/24hrs.) After breakfast drive to Khechapladri lake . p.m: A short trek to Sangachholing Monastery (2km/45mins) located on a hillock above the Hotel. One a clear day the view of the mountain range is breathtaking. Overnight stay.
Day 08 : Pemayangste-Kalimpong (133kms/5hrs.) Full day sightseeing of Kalingpong Town. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09 : Kalinpong-Biratnagar/Bhadrapur (150kms/4hrs) morning : After breakfast drive to Biratnagar/Bahadrapur airport and check in for your flight to Kathmandu.
Day 01 : Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar or Bhadrapur (50mins). On arrival drive to Gangtok. (7hrs). Arrive at hotel.
Day 02 : Morning Visit Enchey Monastery , Deer Park, Government Institute of Cottage Industry, Dodrul Chorte, Research Institute of Tibetology. p.m: Visit Rumtek Monastery . Overnight stay.
Day 03 : Gangtok
launching (2,750mts/11km/6hrs.) Drive early morning to Lachung, a small picturesque village surrounded by high snowcap peaks, located in a valley in North Sikkim . Overnight stay.
Day 04 : Lachung-Yumthang-Lachung .(3,500mts/15hrs/25km.) Drive after breakfast through conifer and rhododendron forests . Packed lunch provided. Overnight stay.
Day 05 : Lauhung - Gantok : Drive back to Gantok. Overnight stay.
Day 06 : Gantok-Pemayangste (2,085m/117km/4/12hrs.) After breakfast, drive through semi tropical forest , cardamom plantation and village. p.m: Visit the Pemayangste Monastery , situated adjacent to the hotel.This is a premier Monastery of Sikkim built in the 17th century. Overnight stay.
Day 07 : Pemayangste-Khechapladri Lake- Pemayanste : (24kms/1/24hrs.) After breakfast drive to Khechapladri lake . p.m: A short trek to Sangachholing Monastery (2km/45mins) located on a hillock above the Hotel. One a clear day the view of the mountain range is breathtaking. Overnight stay.
Day 08 : Pemayangste-Kalimpong (133kms/5hrs.) Full day sightseeing of Kalingpong Town. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09 : Kalinpong-Biratnagar/Bhadrapur (150kms/4hrs) morning : After breakfast drive to Biratnagar/Bahadrapur airport and check in for your flight to Kathmandu.
- Accommodation as per Itinerary
- Daily Breakfast in the Hotel
- All Arrival / Departure, Local Sightseeing, Excursion by Air Condition Private Car as per Itinerary
- Service of English Speaking Guide ( Goverment Approved) in each city as per Itinerary
- Entrance Fee as per Itinerary
- Fuel Charges , Parking Charges , Driver nights allowance
- Inter state Taxes , Toll Taxes, etc
- Personnel Assistance during the Arrival & Departure time in each city
- Above cost does not include expenses of personal nature such as meals
- Personal insurance, liquor, mineral water, laundry, toiletries, phone calls
- Monument Entrance Fee, Camera fee at the monuments/li>
- Airfare
- Government Service tax ( 4.84%) . airport tax
- Visa Fee or any other item not specifically mentioned above
How this trip makes a difference!
Every booking you make creates a donation. Ghale Treks is a proud supporter of Creative Hands (CA) a social welfare organization. We send part of your service charge to Creative Hands who support worthy causes in poorer communities. Your money will go to education, disabled or physically challenged people, street children, victims, and those living in rural and remote areas of Nepal. Read more about the great work that Creative Hands do and where your donation goes here: http://www.creativehands.org.np
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