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Sikkim Group-Tour Itinerary 1 Sikkim Group-Tour Itinerary 27th January - 2nd February 2019 +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co 2 SIKKIM Jewel Of the North-East Sikkim - The tiny and beautiful state of Sikkim lies to the south of Tibet, sandwiched between Nepal to the west and Bhutan to the east. Known for its lofty mountains, quaint villages, pristine scenery, holy lakes and vibrant Buddhist Mon- asteries, a holiday in Sikkim is sure to bring you close to nature providing you ample peace and solitude. Our week long itinerary to Sikkim will take to all over this and immerse you in it’s beau- ty , culture and nature. +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co 3 Brief Itinerary Day Itinerary Stay 27th Jan Arrive at Bagdogra and drive to Pelling Pelling 28th Jan Pelling sightseeing Pelling 29th Jan Drive to Gangtok via South Gangtok Sikkim 30th Jan Explore Gangtok, Drive to Dzongu Dzongu 31st Jan Explore Dzongu Dzongu 1st Feb Changu lake, Baba mandir Zuluk 2nd Feb Drive to Airport and Departure +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co 4 Day 1: 27th Jan Arrive at Bagdogra and drive to Pelling- Arrive at Pelling via Taxi from Bagdogra. Settle into your homestay, with hosts who are warm and friendly. Overnight in Pelling +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co 5 Day 2 : 28th Jan Pelling Sightseeing– Enjoy breathtaking views of the mighty Kanchenjunga as you sip your tea in the morning. Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, and the Sanga Cholin monastery built in 1697, one of the first in the state. Pelling’s serene environment and picturesque setting is perfect for nice nature walks and small treks. You may also visit the Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchenjunga falls, the Rabdentse ruins and a lot more! Also visit the Kanchenjunga falls. in the evening enjoy a bon fire with local drinks. Overnight in Pelling +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co 6 Day 3 : 29th Jan Drive to Gangtok via South Sikkim – Drive to Gangtok via the fragranced tea gardens of South Sikkim. The Temi tea gardens located in Ravangla are the only tea gardens in Sikkim and are known to produce the best tea in the world. The landscape of green lushy leaves, with a colourful blend of tea pickers, the blue and white skies and the beautiful birds around. You can also do some local sightseeing around Ravangla. Post lunch drive to Gangtok and settle into homestay. Overnight in Gangtok +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co 7 Day 4 : 30th Jan Explore Gangtok, Drive to Dzongu - Half day Gangtok sightseeing, post lunch drive to Dzongu. Some places of interest would include Enchey Monastery , Lingdum Monastery, and Sikkims largest monastry-Rumtek . The Ropeway in Gangtok gives spectacular views of the town. Overnight in Dzongu +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co 8 Day 5 : 31st Jan Explore Dzongu Dzongu Valley, nestled in North Sikkim, is inhabited by the Lepcha tribe and provides breathtaking views of the mighty Kanchenjunga from a cluster of villages that oc- cupy this valley. The air is calm and unhurried which lends a dreamlike setting to the brilliant play of the clouds in the sky. Places of interest would include Lingzya Falls ,Tholung Monastery, Kusheong Valle and Passindang Village. Overnight in Dzongu +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co 9 Day 6 : 1st Jan Changu lake, Baba mandir From Dzongu you will ride towards Chnagu lake. The Changu Lake is perched within mountains at an altitude of 12,400 ft. Located at the Gangtok – Nathula Highway only 37 kms from Gangtok, the Changu Lake is one of the most spectacular landscapes of Sikkim. Baba Mandir is a distinguished sightseeing place of Sik- kim. This “mandir” or shrine is dedicated to “Baba” Har- bhajan Singh, who was a soldier of the Indian Army. He died near the Nathula Pass in eastern Sikkim. Overnight in Zuluk +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co 10 Day 7 : 2nd Feb Drive to Airport and Departure +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co 11 Inclusions: • Accommodation on twin sharing • All meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) • Guide • Bon fire with Tongba • All required permits • GST Exclusions: • Airfare • Personal expenses • Entrance fees to museums and monuments +91 7674062581 www.offbeattracks.co.
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