Golden Triangle Himalayan Tour

Bagdogra - Gangtok Distance : 129 Kms Time : 5 hrs drive

Rumtek, a Kagyu Monastery also the seat of the Gyalwa Karmapa, Research Institute of Tibetology, the Do - drul Stupa and orchid sanctuary for a glimpse of the rare orchids. Afternoon : Visit Enchey Monastery, a Nyinmapa Monastery, the local handicraft center and the Flower Exhibition

Visit Tsomgo (Chhangu) Lake A sacred lake 35 Kms away situated at an altitude of 12400 ft near Nathula, the border between Tibet and India.

Drive Halt in one of the ethnic village resort, visit the Lachung Monastery and stroll through the village for a glimpse of typical village life.

Lachung Leave early in the morning to visit the Yumthang Valley, passing through the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary, home to nearly 40 varieties of rhododendron flowers. Yumthang valley at 11,800 ft is breathtakingly beautiful with snow-capped peaks and nature aglow.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Leave for Gangtok, visiting the Phodong Monastery enroute.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Gangtok - Pemayangtse Distance : 119 kms Time : approx 5 hrs

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Visit Khechoplari lake Distance : about 22 Kms Khechoplari lake is also known as 'Wishing Lake'. Also visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, the premier Nyinmapa Monastery, which houses the 'Zandopalri' a man - made wooden structure depicting the celestial abode of Guru Rimpoche.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Visit Tashiding Monastery It is situated on top of a hill - top, another 17th century Nyinmapa Monastery. Enroute visit the hot - springs.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Pemayangtse - Darjeeling Time : 4 hrs approx Enroute visit Rabdentse Palace ruins

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Visit Tiger Hill in the morning to view the sunrise & visit the Himalayan Mountain Institute, Tea Garden, Batasia Loop and the Tibetan Refugee Camp. Afternoon, visit the Dali Gompa, and take a short ride in the famed "Toy Train".

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Visit Mirik Boating excursion at Sumendu Lake.

Activities : Boating

Darjeeling - Kalimpong Distance : 50 Kms Time: 2 & 1/2 hrs approx

Activities : Boating

Sightseeing around Kalimpong Walk around the town visiting the Art and Crafts Centre, Nurseries, and then on to Durpin Hill, about 5 kms away from the town for breathtaking view of the of Khanchenzonga range, and the whole Chola range of Sikkim.

Activities : Boating

Kalimpong - Bagdogra Time: 2 & 1/2 hrs approx Drop to to the airport.

Activities : Boating