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Bengal Tours |
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| MONASTERIES
OF SIKKIM & WEST BENGAL |
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Sikkim's
near about 200 monasteries or Gompas
belonging to the Nyingma and Kagyu
order have not only been influencing
the cultural heritage and lifestyle
of the people, but also demonstrates
the ancient rituals in practice. Devoted
Lamas robed in red, chant ancient
mantras to the rhythm of drums and
trumpets while soft lights flicker
from decorative lamps placed before
statues of the great Guru Padmasambhava.
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Feel
the peace and quiet of being one with nature and
close to the almighty as sacred words mingle with
the whirring prayer wheels. The Gompas are adorned
with life-like frescoes of hoary Buddhist legends,
rare silk and brocade Thangkas. Also preserved
here, are ancient Tibetan manuscripts, exquisitely
carved wood work and icons of silver and gold. |
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The
wonderful state of West Bengal reveals
unity in diversity. The rich cultural
heritage and the matchless geographical
variety attract tourists from far
and wide. The state of West Bengal
is associated with the likes of river
Ganga, the Bay of Bengal, Sundarbans,
hill retreat of Darjeeling, the toy
trains and Rabindranath Tagore. West
Bengal is worth more than a visit.
Further ahead are the spectacular
Seven Sisters of Assam, Nagaland,
Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh,
Mizoram and Tripura. |
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| Tour
Schedule |
| Location |
East |
| Number
of Days |
10 |
| Number
of Nights |
9 |
| Start
Place |
Bagdogra |
| End
Place |
Siliguri |
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| Day |
Schedule |
| 1 |
Arrival at Bagdogra/NJP Railways
station. Drive to Kalimpong enoroute visiting
Salugasra Monastery. Over Night at Kalimpong |
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Visit of ZONG DOG PALRI FO-BRANG
MONASTERY during prayer time & enjoy
beautiful sunrise from Durpin Dara |
| 3 |
Drive to Gangtok. City tour
of Gangtok & Enchay Monastery. Overnight
at Gangtok. |
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Drive to Gangtok. City tour
of Gangtok & Enchay Monastery. Overnight
at Gangtok. |
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Visit of PHODONG MONASTERY,
LABRONG MONASTERY. After lunch visit the
famous RUMTEK MONASTERY.Overnight at Gangtok. |
| 6 |
Drive to Pelling, enroute
visit the ROLANG MONASTERY. Overnight
at Pelling |
| 7 |
Visit of PEMYANGSTSE MONASTERY
and TASHIDING MONASTERY. Afternoon visit
of KHACHEODPARLI LAKE, FAMBRANG WATERFALL,
KANCHENJUNGA and RIMBI - WATERFALL. Overnight
at Pelling. |
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After breakfast transfer
to Yuksom, after lunch visit the DUBDI
MONASTERY, evening free, Overnight at
Yuksom Visit of SANGACHOLLING MONASTERY
and the RUBDANTSE PALACE RUINS. Drive
to Darjeeling. Overnight at Darjeeling. |
| 9 |
Early morning Excursion to
Tiger Hill to experience the magnificent
sunrise, visit of YIGA CHOLLING MONASTERY
and SAMTEN CHOLLING MONASTERY. After lunch
visit the BHUTIA BUSTI MONASTERY. Overnight
at Darjeeling. |
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Drive to Mirik via Zorphokhri
to see the world famous water reptile
“SALAMANDER” & visit of
Mirik Monastery. Boating at the Lake &
drive back to Siliguri. Overnight at Darjeeling. |
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Board the Toy Train to Siliguri.
Overnight at Siliguri, next day Board
the flight/Train for onward connection |
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