The Last Shangri-la-d

Arrive at the airport and be received and transferred to the hotel. On the way, take your first glimpse of this exciting city, where tradition and modernity. Old Delhi, formerly the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow streets and magnificent mosques. As a contrast, New Delhi is the imperial city created by the British occupying forces, consisting of broad avenues and imposing government buildings.

On a subsequent tour in Delhi you will see the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Rajghat before lunch and later to the Qutb Minar, Humayun’s grave, the Lotus Temple and India Gate.

Overnight at hotel.

Early in the morning, after a hot cup of tea or coffee, experience a tour of Darjeeling. The sight of green hills in the dawn is fascinating. Watch the sunrise on “Tiger Hill”, and spot the Ghoom Monastery, built by a Mongolian monk Lama Sherab Gyatso. It has a magnificent statue of Maitreya, “the Buddha of the Future”. After a hearty breakfast visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, where you can see Tibetan craftsmen crafting traditional items such as carpets, woolen boots, wood carvings and leather goods. The rest of the day is free at your disposal. Overnight at Hotel.

Today you will visit the fascinating Sangacholing Monastery, an hour’s walk away from the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Pemayangtse monastery atop a hill. It is known as the most prestigious center of religious learning in Sikkim. Later you will be transferred to Gangtok. On the way visit the wonderful green tea plantations and the tea factory in Temi Tarku. After a relaxed picnic in the tea garden, continue your journey to reach Gangtok by late afternoon.

On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Today after breakfast, we invite you on a trip to Phodang. Visit the fascinating Phodang monastery and the glorious Labrang Monastery. Let this very special environment wash over you. In the evening you are back at the hotel in Gangtok, where you can relive all the interesting experiences again.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast you will be brought to the airport for your flight from Bagdogra to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you will be met and escorted to your hotel.

Overnight at hotel.