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The festivals in Sikkim are part of the culture of Sikkim. A culture heritage of Sikkim is interwoven with Vajrayana Buddhism, Hinduism and original animist traditions of the Lepchas. Like in any other Himalayan kingdoms life in Sikkim is based on religion. Even the majestic Mount Kanchanjunga plays major role role in the life of Sikkimese.
Monasteries like Pemayangtse (west Sikkim), Tsuklakhang (Gangtok), Enchey (near Gangtok) and most famous of all Rumtek (23 kms from Gangtok) are the venue for the important Buddhist festivals in Sikkim. The lama dances complete with the fierce masks, the gorgeous brocade costumes the exotic music and chants are strange mixture of music and exorcism. In reality every dance performed in the festivals has meaning and history related to Buddhism and Lamaism. They are performed to recreate legends and myths connected with the birth of Buddhism. It also represents the battle between the good and the evil. Saga Dawa festival is celebrated to commemorate the day to have entered the soul of his mother, attained Buddhahood and also Nirvana. It is an important festival for Mahayana Buddhists Drukpa Tseshi teaching of Lord Buddha. At Enchey monastery every year in December people gather at the monastery to watch the lamas in their elaborate costumes and masks perform mystic dances. Main ritual dance depicts Padmashmbhava in his wrathful mood.
In Sikkim people celebrates three New Year - Sikkimese, Tibetan, and Lepchas. To add to the local festivals the government of Sikkim has introduced Tourist Festivals in the month of May that last about a month. The festival includes flower shows for which Sikkim is well known, cultural programme, films etc. The exhibitions have become fun and attraction both for the local and tourist alike. Festival provides opportunities for the visitors to experience the lively atmosphere of various ethnic groups coming together such festivals.
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- 5 NightS/ 6 days Kanchanjunga Tour
- 3 Nights/ 4 days Sikkim Tour
- 4 Nights/ 5 days Sikkim Tour
- 5 Nights/ 6 days Kanchanjunga Tour
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5 Nights/ 6 days Kanchunjunga Tour
Brief Itinerary:
1. Drive to Darjeeling -2134m and city sightseeing
2. Gangtok – City tour
3. Visit Rumtek monastery
4. Gangtok
5. Kalimpong
6. Drive to Bagdogra.
Season: March, April, May, Oct, Nov & Dec
Grading: Pleasure & non **
Maximum Altitude: 3500m
Group size requires: minimum 2 persons
Lodging: Hotel & Resorts
Area: North Sikkim
Climate: Great climate
Activities: Sightseeing w/tour guide by Jeep
Drive in and out of Silguri (6-day tour)
Cost Include:
Hotel accommodation, 3 course meals, Sightseeing according to program, Ground transportation, all the necessary travel permits & local entry fees, 1 local English speaking guide.
Cost Exclude:
Indian visa, personal clothing and equipments, sleeping bag, single supplement, International Airfare, Excess baggage, personal insurance & medical, emergency evacuation, hard & soft beverages, Laundry & Tips
Bagdogra is the closest airport from Calcutta. It is about 20 km from Silguri. From Silguri the closest boarder town in Nepal is Kakarbhitta. It is about 30 km. You can either fly in from Calcutta to Bagdogra or take flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar or Bhadrapur (in Nepal) and drive to Silguri
3 Nights/ 4 days Sikkim Tour
Day 1.Transfer from hotel to airport for Bhadrapur and proceed by car/coach to Gangtok.
Day 2. Morning: Sightseeing of Gangtok, Visit Enchey Monastery, Tashiling, Tsuklakhang, white hall, Govt. Institute of cottage Industry and Research Institute of Tibetology. Afternoon: Excursion to Rumtek Monastery.
Day 3. Morning: Excursion of Phodung Monastery. Afternoon-Free.
Day 4. After breakfast drive for Bagdogra. Arrive Bagdogra and depart to next destination
Season: March, April, May, Oct, Nov & Dec
Grading: Pleasure & non **
Maximum Altitude: 4000m
Group size requires: minimum 2 persons
Lodging: Hotel & Resorts
Area: Sikkim Rumtek
Climate: Great climate
Activities: Tour guide by Jeep
Drive in and out of Silguri (4-day tour)
Cost Include:
Hotel accommodation, 3 course meals, Sightseeing according to program, Ground transportation, all the necessary travel permits & local entry fees, 1 local English speaking guide.
Cost Exclude:
Indian visa, personal clothing and equipments, sleeping bag, single supplement, International Airfare, Excess baggage, personal insurance & medical, emergency evacuation, hard & soft beverages, Laundry & Tips.
4 Nights/ 5 days Sikkim Tour
Day 1: Transfer from hotel to airport for Bhadrapur and proceed by car/coach to Gangtok (4 hrs).
Day 2: Morning: Sightseeing around Gangtok visiting Enchey Monsastery and Tashiling.
Day 3: Tsuklahang, White Hall, Govt. institute of Cottage Insdustry, and S.R.I. of Tibetology. Afternoon: Excursion to Rumtek Monastery, 23km South East of Gangtok. This is the seat of Kargyu order of Tibetan Buddhism.
Day 4: After early breakfast-drive to Pemayangtse (8hrs), Sightseeing of Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse, and Pelling Bazar.
Day 5: After breakfast drive for Bagdogra. Arrive Bagdogra and depart to next destination.
Season: March, April, May, Oct, Nov & Dec
Grading: Pleasure & non **
Maximum Altitude: 4000m
Group size requires: minimum 2 persons
Lodging: Economy hotels
Area: Sikkim & Darjeeling
Climate: Great climate
Activities: Tour guide by Jeep
Drive in and out of Silguri (5-day tour)
Cost Include:
Hotel accommodation, 3 course meals, Sightseeing according to program, Ground transportation, all the necessary travel permits & local entry fees, 1 local English speaking guide.
Cost Exclude:
Indian visa, personal clothing and equipments, sleeping bag, single supplement, International Airfare, Excess baggage, personal insurance & medical, emergency evacuation, hard & soft beverages, Laundry & Tips.
5 Nights/ 6 days Kanchunjunga Tour
Brief Itinerary:
01: New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra – Pemayangtse
02: Pemayangtse – Yuksom via Khechopalri Lake.
03: Yuksom - Tashiding – Gangtok.
04: Gangtok 7 point sightseeing.
05: Gangtok – Tsomgo Lake- back to Gangtok.
06: Gangtok – New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra.
Season: March, April, May, Oct, Nov & Dec
Grading: Easy **
Maximum Altitude: 3500m
Group size requires: minimum 2 persons
Lodging: Economy hotels
Area: Sikkim
Climate: Great climate
Activities: Tour guide by Jeep
Drive in and out of Silguri (6-day tour)
Cost Include:
Hotel accommodation, 3 course meals, Sightseeing according to program, Ground transportation, all the necessary travel permits & local entry fees, 1 local English speaking guide.
Cost Exclude:
Indian visa, personal clothing and equipments, sleeping bag, single supplement, International Airfare, Excess baggage, personal insurance & medical, emergency evacuation, hard & soft beverages, Laundry & Tips.
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- 5 NightS/ 6 days Kanchanjunga Tour
- 3 Nights/ 4 days Sikkim Tour
- 4 Nights/ 5 days Sikkim Tour
- 5 Nights/ 6 days Kanchanjunga Tour
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