From 16/02/2012-29/02/2012. Cham is a traditional dance performed by lamas & monks at the Rumtek Monastery. Other cultural sights and trekking are also apart of the itinerary
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1580
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1580
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Description:
Lama dance (Cham) is performed every year in Rumtek monastery, the biggest Karma kagyu monastery in Sikkim. The two day event (Cham) is being performed by lamas and monks after a weeklong sacred Mahakala puja. First day, they perform without any masks and beautiful dresses which are made from fine silk and fabric from China. Some of them were weaved as far back as the 11th Century. But on the second day, you will be surprised to witness those wonderful traditions, great masks and fine clothes. It began in the 11th Century at Tsurphu monastery, the first Kagyu Monastery in Tibet which was established by the 1st Karmapa. In early 1970’s, The 16th Karmapa started to perform in the Rumtek monastery to continue one of the oldest karma kagyu’s traditions. Only few people get the opportunity to experience Lama Dance at Rumtek Monastery because the public isn’t normally informed of it. We are very happy to keep you in the loop about 2012’s cham event. The Cham event is being held on 19th more... and 20th of February, 2012 at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim.
Day 1: Delhi (16.02.2012)
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to The Indira international Hotel***. Leisure day or optional tour.
Day 2: Delhi (17.02.2012)
All day excursion around Delhi including National Museum, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, Red ford and Tibetan Refugee camp well known as Tibetan village.
Day 3: Delhi-Sikkim (18.02.2012)
Depart to Bagdogra by morning flight and drive (110km 4-5hrs) to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Check into The Tibet Hotel***. Evening walk through MG marg town and enjoy the city.
Day 4: Gangtok (19.02.2012)
Take excursion to the Namgyal institute of Tibetology, Palace Monastery, Do-Drul Stupa, Orchid sanctuary, Sikkim Handicraft center, Enchey Monastery.
Day 5: Rumtek (20.02.2012)
We drive to Rumtek (24km. 40min) to watch Lama Dance or Cham. The most interesting Cham goes on full day with many intervals. At the end, they burn effigy of Mahakala who is a protector of the lineage called Kagyu School.We drive back to Gangtok in the evening.
Day 6: Gangtok- Phodong (21.02.2012)
We drive to Phodong and visit Phodong monastery, the one of the oldest monastrey of karma Kagyu School. Later, we visit Phensang monastery and Labdrang monastery of Nyingma school. The Labdrang monastery is one of the first monastery in Sikkim.
Day 7: Ralang-Tashiding-Yuksum (22.02.2012)
We drive (120km. 4hrs) to Yuksum enroute to Ralang monastery, one of the oldest and blessed by Karmapa from Tibet and Tashiding monastery, the place where Guru Rinpoche visited and later established monastery which is one of the oldest Nyingma monastery in Sikkim dated back in 1717. Night stay at Hotel in Yuksum.
Day 8: Yuksum-Pelling (23.02.2012)
We visit Yuksum Lake as well as stone seats of Lonchen Rabjampa and 1st king of Sikkim in Yuksum itself. Later we set off for trekking from Yuksum to Pelling (5hours) Lunch served as picnic as we trekking. Check in Snow View Hotel at Pelling and refresh all evening.
Day 9: Pelling (24.02.2012)
Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, one of the oldest Nyingma Monastery in Sikkim and Rabdentse palace of the past kingdom of Sikkim until the year 1814.
Day 10: Kalimpong (25.02.2012)
We drive (95km. 3.5hrs) to Kalimpong en route to Namchi where we can see a giant Guru Padmasambawa’s statue. We take a walking excursion around small hilly city called kalimpong. Night stay at Ganesh Villa cottage in Kalimpong.
Day 11: Kalimpong-Darjeeling (26.02.2012)
We visit the Museum of Elena Rerikh (Russian lady). Durpin Monastery, eight different shape of Stupa. After lunch, we drive (76km.3hrs) to Darjeeling and check in The Deekiling Hotel** in Darjeeling. Go for walk around city.
Day 12: Darjeeling (27.02.2012)
Early morning optional tour to Tiger hill where you can see first sun’s ray of Himalaya. After breakfast, excursion to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoo, Happy valley tea garden, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center and Dali Monastery.
Day 13: Darjeeling (28.02.2012)
We ride a Toy train about 30km from Darjeeling to city called Kurseong. From Kurseong and come back by car. Evening at leisure.
Day 14: Darjeeling- Delhi (29.12.2012)
We drive to Bagdogra airport and take a flight to Delhi.
Day 15: Delhi-………
Departure day. Transfer to airport and see you off.
Conditions:
Package price includes:
Hotels+ breakfast only
Airport –hotel -airport transfers
The arrival/departure assistances at airport
An English-speaking and well educated in Buddhist Philosophy guide during the tour, especially for pilgrimage tour
Any fare of flight/car during your tour
Entrance fee of any monasteries, museum
Package price excludes:
Any meal unless specified above, Personal nature expenses like telephone /laundry bills etc.
Any camera or video camera fees at the various monuments and museums during tour
Departure Taxes or Visa handling fees
Airports tax and travel insurance etc
*The package price is subject to change with the number of travelers. This Package price is for minimum group of 4-6 people.
*The package price per person is based on twin sharing basis.
*One guide is always with you to ensure your safety and comfortable journey.
*50% payment will be paid before 30 days from your tour date and rest will be paid before 05 days from your tour date.
*Travel only by flight/luxury car.
