Sikkim is a small state of India located among the Himalayas and nestled between Nepal and Bhutan. It is a lush paradise of greenery with charming trekking and mountain views. Sikkim lies in the region around Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world.
(TRAVPR.COM) NEPAL - January 28th, 2015 - Sikkim is a small state of India located among the Himalayas and nestled between Nepal and Bhutan. It is a lush paradise of greenery with charming trekking and mountain views. Sikkim lies in the region around Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. Amidst the distinction of mountain peaks, tender valleys, swift rivers and terraced fields, Sikkim always bestows its exceptional experience upon everyone who comes to explore it.
Similarly, Darjeeling is also a small mountain valley which has been entirely decorated with its splendid panoramic views and friendly people. Although a part of India, this beautiful hill station has a large population of Nepalese people. It is one of the genuine tourist destinations which never fails to grant you with an unforgettable experience. Darjeeling tour has always been described as "an experience to be involved" at least once in the span of life.
Best of Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour -12 Days
The "Best of Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour" offers the travel bugs, an opportunity to get acquainted to two of the most picturesque hill stations-viz. Sikkim and Darjeeling, located in the Indian state of West Bengal. If you are eying for a short vacation in the serene hills, the deal for you is right here. In less than a fortnight, you will be able to cruise around all the famed tourist hot spots of these magnificent hilly paradises.
The trip begins with an hour's flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, a small town in proximity to Nepal's eastern border with India. You will find our representative waiting for you at the airport. You better get hand and glove with him because he is the one who is going to be your guiding star throughout this tour. From Bhadrapur we take a private car and drive all the way to Kakarvitta, another town right at Nepal's eastern border with India. After some custom and immigration formalities here, we then drive ahead entering the Indian premises (state) of West Bengal. Our destination for the day is Darjeeling, also known as "the queen of hills". Exploring this hill station, our drive continues as we take a day's halt at Yuksum and then at Pemayangtse. From here, we cruise ahead to Gangtok, the beautiful capital of Sikkim. We stay for about 3 days in Gangtok, getting fully indulged in the sightseeing. The drive continues to get meticulous along the narrow and curvy roads as we arrive to Kalimpong, another stunning hill station known for its British styled schools and Gauripur House (home of the great Bengali poet Ravindra Nath Tagore). After the exploration in Kalimpong is over, we drive back to Bhadrapur and eventually take a flight to Kathmandu.
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