5 Days Foothills of the Himalayas Tour and Luxury Vacation Package

Duration : 5 Days / 4 Nights
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Darjeeling, which is internationally acclaimed as one of the best hill stations in the world, is covered with pine trees and orchids as well as tea plantations and surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery. Tucked away in the foothills of the Himalayas, Sikkim is a Himalayan wonderland with its lovely views, exotic orchids and its forest-trails. It is a virtual Shangri La overlooked by Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak.

Buddhism is the predominant religion here, with many fine old monasteries rich with frescoes and religious paintings In Gangtok, the delightfully quaint capital, are pagoda like roofs of many buildings and the presence of crimson robed monks in the bazaars.

Day 2
Darjeeling. This morning, visit the Himalayan Zoo and see red panda, black bear, yaks and the famous snow leopard. Later visit the Himalayan Mountaineering institute, the Museum of Everest Expedition and the Tibetan Self Help Centre followed by a visit to the Emporium of Tibetan Handicrafts.

After lunch, visit the Ghoom Monastery. B L D

Day 3
Darjeeling to Gangtok. A morning drive through semi tropical forests, cardamom plantations and small villages brings you to Gangtok, once the capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim. The afternoon is at leisure. 2 nights' accommodation in Gangtok. B L D

Airfare Delhi/Bagdogra/Delhi, accommodation for 4 nights with private facilities and air-conditioning, meals shown as BLD, sightseeing and transfers between airport and hotels.

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