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Sikkim
The natural beauty of tiny Sikkim attracts tourists in large numbers. The snow clad Himalayan mountain ranges and virgin forests gives the landscape a mesmerizing look. Cut off from the din and bustle of the modern world, Sikkim is the perfect destination for tourists to rest and recreate in the midst of Himalayas. One of India's smallest states, Sikkim is strategically located above eastern Indian state of West Bengal. The state shares its boundary with three countries-Nepal in the west, Bhutan in the east and China in the north. The state has an interesting history. Established in 1642, Phuntsog Namgyal was the first ruler of Sikkim who was recognized by Dalai Lama as the first chogyal (temporal and spiritual king).
Sikkim Tour :
Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
Destination: Bagdogra - Gangtok - Gangtok - Nathula Pass - Chango Lake - Yumthang Valley - Gangtok - Bagdogra
Day 01 : Bagdogra - Gangtok
Arrival Gangtok from Bagdogra. Meet and Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Gangtok
Full day sight seeing at Gangtok Visit all major places of tourist interest around Gangtok like important Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, establishments devoted to local art, culture and architecture, specialized botanical collections and shopping areas selling local handicraft and artifices, within a distance of 100 kms. around Gangtok.
Day 03 : Nathula Pass / Chango Lake
Excursion to Nathula Pass and Chango Lake, visit to the 15000 ft. Nathula pass, right on the Chinese border where you can even shake hands with the Chinese guards on the other side of the fence, visit to the legendary shrine of Baba Harbhajan Singh and Chango Lake while returning, all surrounded by snow clad mountains, is once in a lifetime experience.
Day 04 - 05: Yumthang Valley - Mountain Safari
Two days' Mountain Safari to Yumthang Valley, this 1 night 2 days Mountain Safari in hard top jeeps, along the 150 km. rugged hilly terrain is a once in a lifetime experience. During winters, the flowering beds and the slopes are covered with a blanket of 4 - 5 ft. thick snow, rendering the entire terrain a vast spread of white. The journey is dotted with herds of Yaks, an important part of the local economy.
Day 05 : Yumthang / Gangtok
Return to Gangtok from Yumthang
Day 06 : Gangtok / Bagdogra
Departure for Bagdogra.
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