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Darjeeling and Sikkim Trekking itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi India From home country or Nepal , fly to Bagdogra, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s airport representative will transfer to Hotel , A charming 4-hour journey, through Assam tea plantations and tiny villages takes us to Darjeeling. Built on top of a ridge, Darjeeling faces the Himalaya and is a popular destination for Westerners and Bengalis alike. Sikkim Darjeeling trekking briefing with officially arrangements. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Visit Darjeeling.
We could take an early trip to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise. Afterwards we visit the famous Ghoom monastery that enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha). Later on we can visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and tea plantations. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 03: Darjeeling - Manay Bhanjang ( 2134m. 1hours and 30 minutes by car - Tonglu (3070m) in 4hours.
Early morning drive from Darjeeling to trek point. The trail overlooks the Bengali plain south, and we have tantalising glimpses of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons.
Day 04: Tonglu - Garibas (2620m) in 4 hours
We take a mossy paved path, that snakesthrough a succession of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time, to spectacular mountain sceneries.
Day 05: Garibas - Sandakphu (3640m) in 4-5 hours
We steadily climb to join the ridge trail towards Kalpokhari. Afterwards we start a long and steep climb onto the Singalila ridge that leads us to Sandakphu. A remarkable 360 ° view from the top.
Day 06: Sandakphu - Phalut (3600m) in 6hours
We walk to a prominent viewpoint for the magnificent sunrise over the Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyo. Throughout the day, there are ever-changing views: yak herds, silvery pine forests, tiny lakes ringed with grass, and the snow-capped Himalayan range in the background.
Day 07: Phalut - Raman (2560m) in 5 hours
A pleasant descent through the woods takes us to Gorkhey (2500m) then we climb up towards Raman.
Day 08: Raman - Rimbik (2280m) in 4hours
We pass through numerous villages and cross the Sri Khola over a remarkable suspension bridge.
Day 09: Rimbik - Pelling by car 9 hours
Day 10: Pelling - Pemayangtse - Yuksam by car 2 hours
2.5 km from Pelling, we will visit the Pemayangtse monastery. Perched at 2800m, it is one of the oldest and most impressive gompas in Sikkim.
Day 11: Yuksam - Tashiding - Martam by car hours
En route, we visit the Tashiding monastery, one of the most isolated in Sikkim, perched on the top of a hill set between two rivers.
Day 12: Martam - Gangtok by car.
We visit the Rumtek monastery, reputed for its religious Tibetan art. Visitors are welcome to attend prayers.
Day 13: Visit Gangtok.
We will enjoy a visit of the amazing Orchid Sanctuary, where we can see a few of the 454 orchid species listed in Sikkim. To complete the day we will visit the Enchey and Do Drul monasteries, and the Tibetology Institute, which houses one of the richest collections of thankas and religious works in the world.
Day 14: Gangtok - Bagdogra (by car) - Delhi (by plane) - Delhi by than Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s airport representative will drop for fly to Nepal and for onward destination.

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