Day 01:
Upon arrival, meeting and assistance at the airport and then transfer
to the hotel. Rest of the day free for acclimatization. Overnight at the
Hotel.
Day 02:
A.M. Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city + Swayambunath.
PM: Half day sightseeing tour of Patan + Tibetan Handicraft center.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03:
Transfer to Airport. Take Flight Kathmandu/ Bhadrapur. Drive to
Kalimpong after immigration and lunch at Kakarvitta (1250m, 126
km, 6 hrs. drive ). Overnight at Hotel Silver Oaks.
Day 04:
Morning: Visit Durpin Dara Monastery & View Point, Local Market
and Thongsa Monastery. Afternoon: Proceed to Pemayangste after
lunch (1600m, 95 km, 4 hrs. drive). Overnight at Hotel Norbu
Day 05:
After breakfast visit Pemayangste Monastery then proceed to
Gangtok with hot lunch at Rabong la (1600m, 117 km, 5 hrs. drive).
Overnight at Hotel Norkhill.
Day 06:
Full day Sightseeing of Ganesh Tok View Point, Enchay Monastery,
Institute of Tibetology, Handicrafts Centre and Flower Show (if
available), local market. Overnight at Hotel Norkhill.
Day 07:
Drive to Darjeeling; visit Rumtek Monastery on the way with hot
lunch at Chitray (2065 m, 116 km, 5 hrs. drive).
Afternoon: Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoo.
Overnight at Hotel New Elgin.
Day 08:
Early morning trip to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over the Himalayas
(12km/1hr). AM, Tea Garden & Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center.
Afternoon: Toy train ride to Ghoom (1hr) and Ghoom Monastery.
Overnight at Hotel New Elgin.
Day 09:
Departure transfer to Bhadrapur airport. Take flight back to
Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Evening: Typical Nepalese dinner with cultural dance at local
restaurant. Overnight.
Day 10:
Free till departure transfer to airport for onward flight
Trip Facts
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Best Months
- Jan, Feb ,March, April, Nov, Dec