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THE WHITE MAGIC TRIANGLE Day 1: DELHI / BAGDOGRA / PEMAYANGTSE Transfer to airport to board morning flight to Bagdogra.Transfer to Pemayangtse (145 kms /5 hrs). Drive along the Teesta river into Rangit valley stopping briefly atJoremang for refreshments. On arrival check into hotel Mount Pandim View. Overnight Pemayangtse. |
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(29 kms): After an early breakfast, a short walk to The Sangachholing Monastery. Built in the 17th century, this spot commands a breathtaking view of the hills, valleys and villages of West Sikkim. On return, drive to Khechopalri lake. This unusually calm lake, located in the midst of a dense forest is considered very sacred. After lunch near the lake, drive back to Pemayangtse. Overnight at hotel. 3. PEMAYANGTSE / GANGTOK (2 hrs) The morning view of the mountain peaks is breathtaking. The prominent peaks visible are Rohtang, Kabru, Kabru Dome, Talung, Kanchenjunga and Pandim. After breakfast, drive to the tea plantations of Temi Tarku where tea pluckers, often women, are at work. Picnic lunch at the tea gardens. Continue drive to Gangtok arrive late evening .Check into hotel. |
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4. GANGTOK Morning visit the Rumtek Dharma centre, located on a hilltop opposite Gangtok. The monastery is a veritable treasure of some of the most unique Buddhist religious art objects in the world. Later, drive to Gangtok. En-route visit the Do-drul Chorten and The Research lnstitute of Tibetology. On arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon, visit the Cottage Industries and the Enchey Monastery. Overnight Gangtok. 5. Local walks to view Rhododendrons and the quaint bazaar. Evening at leisure. Overnight Gangtok. 6. GANGTOK / DARJEELING (3 hrs) Drive to Darjeeling driving past scenic tea gardens arriving by lunch. Check into hotel. Evening at leisure at this beautiful hill station the Queen of the East, Overnight Darjeeling. |
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7. IN DARJEELING Morning tour of the Tiger hill to view Kunchenjunga at sunrise. Later visit the Ghoom monastery with a train ride on the interesting mountain rail. Overnight Darjeeling. 8. Transfer to Bagdogra to board afternoon flight to Delhi. POSSIBLE VARIATION : DELHI / DARJEELING / GANGTOK / KALIMPONG / DELHI (6 Days) BEST TIME : Septernber to June.
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