Sikkim and Darjeeling Overland Tour

Upon our arrival in Skikkm, we will be greeted by a member of Jugal Holidays. Our tour to Sikkim and Darjeeling begins with enticing views of tea states to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. Upon arrival at Gangtok, we check in at hotel and leisure overnight.

Today early in the morning, we make our excursion at Tashi Viewpoint, near about 8km from Gangtok. Astounding view of Khangchendzonga and the Siniolchu Range is the main attraction of this point. Some distant north, Sikkim monasteries along the North Sikkim highway are also visible from this point. First, we will visit Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, established by the government to promote the manufacturing and selling of authentic and traditional arts and handicraft: blankets and shawls in “Lepcha” weaves, thanks, wooden decoration etc. Next point to be visited is Enchey Monastery. This small hermitage was built by Lama Druptob Karpo after he flew at this place from Maenam Hill in South Sikkim more than 200 years ago. Further, we also do not miss the opportunity to be at the Research Institute of Tibetology, a world-renowned research centre for Tibetan Buddhism. The research institute showcases the rare collection of antique-like statues, antic manuscripts, thangkas etc. This Institute was founded by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1957. Along in the evening, we will visit Rumtek Monastery which lays near about 24 km From Gangtok in a lovely landscape. The first monastery was built in 1717 by Chogyal Gyurmed Namgyal but then was destroyed by the earthquake and ageing. His holiness 16th Gyalwa Karmapa constructed the second monastery in 1960. Overnight in the hotel.

Today after breakfast we will be escorted from Gangtok to Darjeeling ‘The Queen of Hills’. Upon arrival, we check in hotel and have leisure overnight.

Today, our journey begins with our short excursion to Tiger Hill in the early morning to see the view of sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga. Upon return to the hotel way, we will visit Yiga-Choling. Our next visit will be at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center, also known as a major centre for the production of Tibetan carpets, woodwork and leather goods, and famous Tea Garden and Tea Factory of Darjeeling.

Today after breakfast we will be escorted to Bagdogra Airport for our flight onward. We return to our destination keeping enticing memories of Sikkim and Darjeeling.