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Sikkim nearly has about 200
Buddhist Monasteries of Nyingma and Kagyud order,
where it has been greatly influencing the culture
and lifestyle of the people, while demonstrating the
ritual and practices originating in Tibet. These
monasteries are adorned with priceless manuscripts,
scriptures and literatures and thankas painted on
rare silk and brocade with the touch of gold. Each
monastery has the traditional architecture, carved
and painted woodwork and icons of silver and gold.
Above all some of these monasteries are very old
with historic importance to the place. |
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What is Included:
• Service of English speaking guides, arrival and
departure transfer, vehicles, full tour services.
• All prevailing taxes like luxury taxes and
boarding taxes and meals in all hotels.
• Road taxes, toll taxes, driver’s allowances,
parking etc.
• Boarding and meals with breakfast, lunch and
dinners at luxury hotels while during the tour.
While during trek boarding and meals in camps and
mountain lodges. All the meals include breakfast
lunch and dinner.
What is not included:
• Any items of personal nature like walking sticks,
clothings, sleeping bags, prescribed medicines,
alcoholic drinks, phone calls, laundry, additional
meals, passport and visas, flight and airport
charges, excess baggage, insurances, vaccinations,
inner line permits or special permits.
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MONASTIC TOUR
Duration: 09 Days 08 Nights |
| Day 01: |
Bagdogra – Yuksom
(1780 meters)
Arrival at Bagdogra and then drive to Yuksom
the first Historic capital of Sikkim.
According to historical records, the first
King (Chogyal) was coronated by three
Tibetan Buddhist.monks here at a place
called Norbugang, where one can still see
the stone seats and footprints of the Head
Monk.
(Overnight stay in Yuksom) |
| Day 02: |
Visit Monasteries and
places of interest
Shortly after breakfast we go to visit Dubdi
Buddhist Monastery and Coronation Throne.
Dubdi Monastery is one of the oldest
monasteries in Sikkim, which was presumably
build in 1700 A.D. Coronation Throne is the
place where first King (Chogyal) of Sikkim
was coronated. After Lunch; we drive towards
Tashiding to visit Tashiding Monastery,
which is famous for its Bhumchu Festival,
celebrated with devotees coming from far and
near to get the blessing of the holy water.
We drive back to Yuksom.
(Overnight stay in Yuksom) |
| Day 03: |
Yuksom – Pelling (2000
meters)
We drive to Pelling via Khecheopalri Lake,
which is considered a holy lake by both
Hindus and Buddhists.
(Overnight stay in Pelling) |
| Day 04: |
Visit Monasteries and
places of interest
Shortly after breakfast we go to visit Sanga
Choling Monastery situated on a ridge. The
monastery was built on 1697 A.D. and is
considered one of the oldest in Sikkim.
After Lunch ; we go to visit Pemayangtse
Monastery and Rabdentse Ruins. Pemayangtshe
Monastery was founded in 1705 A.D. Rabdentse
Ruins was the second capital of Sikkim.
(Overnight stay in Pelling) |
| Day 05: |
Pelling – Rabongla
We drive towards Rabongla. We visit Bon
Monastery and Ralong Monastery.
(Overnight stay in Rabongla)
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| Day 06: |
Rabongla – Gangtok
We drive towards Gangtok the present capital
of Sikkim. On the way we visit Temi Tea
Garden, only a tea garden in Sikkim. We also
visit Samdruptse which means the “Wish
FulFilling Hill” on which stands a 135 feet
statue of Guru Padmasambhava.
(Overnight stay in Gangtok) |
| Day 07: |
Visit Monasteries and
places of interest
Starting early in the morning we proceed
towards North to visit Phodong and Labrang
Monastery. On the way back, we may visit
other places of interest as-well or directly
proceed to visit Chorten Monastery and
Research Institute of Tibetology .
After Lunch; we go to visit Enchey Monastery
an important seat of the Nyingmapa Order
built nearly 200 years ago on a site blessed
by Lama Druptok Karpo, a tantric monk known
for his power of flying. If time permits we
may visit other places as-well.
(Overnight stay in Gangtok) |
| Day 08: |
Gangtok – Kalimpong
Starting early in the morning we drive
towards Kalimpong which on the way we go to
visit Rumtek Dharma Chakra (Rumtek
Monastery). After lunch at your Hotel in
Kalimpong, we go to visit various places of
interest, monasteries. We also visit Mangal
Dham a Hindu Temple and a Christian Chruch
built in a style of Tibetan Monastery.
(Overnight stay in Kalimpong) |
| Day 09: |
Kalimpong – Bagdogra
Drive to Bagdogra for your journey back
home. |
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