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Cultural Tour in Sikkim |
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Situated in the Eastern Himalayas, this
beautiful state of Sikkim is sandwiched between
the kingdom of Nepal in the West and Bhutan in
the East, Tibet in the North and the state of
West Bengal in the South. With an area of 7,300
sq. kms, measuring 115 kms from north to south
and 65 kms. From East to West, the elevation
ranging from 244 mts to over 8550 mts., above
sea level, approximately latitude of 27 degree
North and longitude of 88 degree East. This
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culture, customs, heritage, flora and fauna.
Sikkim, once a protectorate of India with a
monarchy government but metamorphosed as the
22nd state of the Indian Union in the year 1975.
The population of the state is only 4,20,000 as
per the last census. Amidst the grandeur of the
mountain peaks, lush green valleys cascading
waterfalls and fast flowing rivers, beautiful
monasteries and terraced hills, Sikkim offers
her visitor a rare and exotic experience.
Nestling in the grandeur and beauty of the
snow-capped mountain ranges of the Kanchanjunga,
Darjeeling has been gifted with a beautiful
natural scenery. It is surrounded by lush green
tea gardens, and has the highest Railway Station
in the world. The Darjeeling 'Toy Train' is part
of the world's cultural heritage. The town of
Darjeeling, also known as "Queen of the
(Eastern) Hills", was the summer capital of
India during the British period. A holiday
resort of the Victorian era it still exudes
grandeur, charm and majesty. From "Tiger Hill"
one can get one of the best sunrise views in the
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Sikkim Nepal Tour |
Arrival in Delhi. (If you want to skip
flight, in the evening night train to New Jal Paigurhi
(Siliguri) - Flight Delhi-Bagdogra followed by drive to
Darjeeling. Overnight hotel - Sightseeing
Darjeeling. |
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Sikkim North India |
Darjeeling-Kalimpong. Overnight hotel
- Kalimpong-Gangtok - Sightseeing of Gangtok -
Visit of Rumtek Monastery and drive to Martham -
Martham-Pelling - Visit Kechopari lake and Yuksom.
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Sikkim Round Trip |
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Arrival in Delhi. Visit of Old and New Delhi.
Overnight hotel. (If you want to skip flight, you have to take
in the evening the night train to New Jal Paigurhi arriving in
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