SIKKIM AND BHUTAN ADVENTURE
Sikkim - yet to get on the beaten track and very unspoiled - strong
Tantrik Buddhist influence, complete with magic ceremonies such as 130 year
old oracles ( wizened beyond belief ). Rinpoches ( those born again-complete
with past life memories ) -archery tournaments - fantastic views of the
Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world - high a
ltitude
lakes such as Kechoperi, the Wish fulfiller - Sanctuaries for Orchids and
Rhododendrums and Birds - tea gardens ……..
Monarchy and Royal Ceremonies - view fantastic monasteries-dragon dances.
Good hotels and camps, warm - hospitable people many of whom speak English -
all contribute to a memorable travel experience. A recommended
Itinerary
for a Tour of Sikkim -
You could opt for a
little longer trip with trekking or shorter or extended version depending
upon other destinations that you wish to visit within India..
20 / 19 night tour
Day 1:- BAGDOGRA TO LAVA. (115 Km) Arrive Bagdogra by flight from
Delhi or Kolkata and transfer to Lava .
Overnight at hotel/ resort .
Day 2:- LAVA TO TEESTA
White water Rafting from Tarkhola near Teesta river, Take the stretch of
Melli to 29th Mile and spend the night in the bank of river Teesta.
Overnight in Tent.
Day 3 :- TEESTA TO GANGTOK After early lunch proceed to Gangtok .
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4:- GANGTOK Day for sightseeing- Rumtek Monastry, etc
Overnight at Hotel
Day
5 :- GANGTOK Tour Nathula pass and Tsomogo Lake,
Overnight at Hotel
Day 6 :- GANGTOK TO LACHUNG (120KMS,5-6 HOURS) Morning drive to
Lachung in North Sikkim.
Day 7 :- LACHUNG Sightseeing in Lachung, and overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 8 :- LACHUNG TO GANGTOK .
Drive to Gangtok.
Overnight at Hotel .
Day 9 :- GANGTOK TO PELLING (138 Kms , 6 hours ).
Overnight at Hotel .
Day 10 :- PELLING
Sightseeing at Yuksom, Pemayangtse .
Overnight at hotel in Pelling.
Day 11:- PELLING to PHUNTSHOLING (250 Kms - 8/9 hours) Drive
Pelling to Phuntsholing..
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 12 :- PHUNTSHOLING TO THIMPU. 179 Kms 8 hours
Drive to Thimpu . Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 :- THIMPU
Thimpu sightseeing, Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 :- THIMPU
Thimpu sightseeing, Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 :- THIMPU TO PUNAKHA.
Drive to Punakha.Overnight in Hotel.
Day 16 :- PUNAKHA TO PARO .
After early lunch drive Punakha to Paro,
Overnight at hotel/resort .
Day 17 :- PARO
Paro sightseeing, Overnight at hotel/ resort.
Day 18 :- AT PARO.
Paro Sightseeing, Overnight at hotel / resort.
Day19:-AT PARO
Visit Cheelela Pass, Overnight at Hotel / resort
Day 20 :-
Departure Morning to airport for flight to onward
destination.
Contact
us for tour cost and details .
Trekking in Sikkim
Sikkim -offers fantastic views of the Kanchenjunga, the third highest
mountain in the world - high altitude lakes such as Kechoperi, the Wish
fulfiller - Sanctuaries for Orchids and Rhododendrums and Birds - tea
gardens -
in 
short
'great trekking content'.
After a must visit to Gangtok , Pemayangtse one can take a three night trek
with stay in camps to view some breathtaking sights of the region, the trek
diversion for a
minimum of four would
read as follows:
Day 1 BAGDOGRA - GANGTOK Arrive Bagdogra airport. Transfer to
Gangtok 112 kms away 51/2 hrs drive along river Teesta, stopping along the
way for frequent sightseeing stops. Overnight at Gangtok.
Day 2 Sightseeing of Gangtok- Rumtek Monastery, Research Institute
of Tibetology, bazaars etc.
Day 3 GANGTOK-PHUDONG-GANGTOK (optional) After breakfast,
day return to PHUDONG MONASTERY (2 hrs drive) with picnic tea / snacks on
route. Overnight at Gangtok (optional)
Day 4 GANGTOK-THEMI TEA ESTATE-PEMAYANGTSE (WEST SIKKIM)
After breakfast, 5hrs drive to PEMAYANGTSE (2985m).Picnic tea/coffee/snacks
en route OR Lunch party at the tea estate. En route visit the famous Swiss
cheese factory. Overnight at Pemayangtse
Day 5 PEMAYANGTSE-VERSHAY 17 kms drive to Damthang and 12 kms/4 hrs
gradual soft trek to VERSHAY (3060M)near Indo-Nepal border , a paradise of
RHODODENDRON and a sanctuary of high altitude birds during December to mid
-March . Overnight in tented accommodation at Camp.
Day 6 VERSHAY Bird watching ,enjoying glorious mountain views
visiting the Rhododendron sanctuary. Overnight in tented accommodation at
Camp.
Day 7 VERSHAY-PHUR-CHA-CHO Trek to Helly - 4kms/1 hr and then drive
68 kms/31/2 hrs to PHUR-CHA-CHO (Sulphur water spring) on the bank of river
Rangeet. Afternoon, visit the ancient and Holy caves at KHANDU-SAMPHU
Overnight in tented accommodation at Camp
Day 8 PHUR-CHA -CHO-MIRIK a 49km / 2 hrs drive from Darjeeling,
MIRIK is surrounded by a magnificent lake, boating on this is one
attraction, other being horse riding. Visit the best tea garden in the
region and buy or taste delicately flavored teas at bargain prices. Also
visit the sacred Monastery established by his Eminence BOKAR RIMPOCHE -
Mirik is situated 15 kms from Nepal border.
Overnight at Mirik.
Day 9 MIRIK- BAGDOGRA After breakfast ,drive 52 kms to Bagdogra
airport for departure. Tour Ends.
Treks to North Sikkim (Yumthang & Lachung
) is another option available for 3 Nights/4 Days.
Contact
us for tour cost.
