Sikkim: Monastic round

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Day 1: Reception at Bagdogra and transfer to Pelling, 140kms from Bagdogra/Siliguri. Check in at hotel. Free evening and overnight at Pelling.

Day 2: Pelling. Trek to Sangacholing Monastery  3 kms from your hotel. Situated high above a wooded hill, this monastery was built in 1697 and considered to be one of the oldest Monasteries in Sikkim. The 40 min trek passes through steep hilly slopes covered with thick forest covers. Back to hotel for lunch and trek to Pemayangtse Monastery (30 min). Situated at an altitude of 6840 ft it was established by Lhatsun Chempo, a reverend Lama. This ancient monastery belongs to Nyingmapa sect of Tibetan Bhuddism

Day 3: Transfer in the morning to Khecheopalri  through the forested hills. The rustling streams colourful orchids and birds will adorn your way. Khecheopalri is a sacred hidden lake encircled by rich forest covered hills. Trek to monastery  on the hill ( 45mn) . Overnight in lodge at Khecheopalri.

Day 4: Transfer to Yuksum , the first Capital of Sikkim and a land of myths and legends. Visit Norbugang Throne, a testimony of a historical event when three learned Lamas from three different corers incarnated here the first Chogyal King of Sikkim in 1641. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Transfer to Tashiding. Built in 1717 the Monastery holds several myths of Sikkim Buddhism. Tashiding is also famous for the most holy chortens and presents a glorious view of Kanchenjunga. 28169 ft. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Transfer to Darjeeling