day 1: arrival – njp/ixb to gangtok transfer

our representative will receive you at new jalpaiguri railway station (njp) / bagdogra airport (ixb) / tenzing norgay bus stand (siliguri). you’ll then be transferred to gangtok (approx. 135 km / 4.5–5 hours), the vibrant capital of sikkim situated at 1,670 meters (5,480 feet).

gangtok offers a mix of peace, spirituality, and adventure — with monasteries, rituals, and festivals nestled among lush greenery and orchids.

check-in at the hotel. evening free to explore mg road or local shopping areas.

overnight stay in gangtok.

day 2: excursion to tsomgo lake & baba harbhajan mandir

after breakfast, take a day trip to tsomgo lake (approx. 40 km) — a beautiful oval-shaped glacial lake, usually snow-covered for much of the year. it’s home to brahmini ducks and migratory birds.

visit the nearby baba harbhajan singh mandir, a sacred site believed to bless visitors.

optional (weather permitting): visit to nathula pass, the historic indo-china border (extra charges apply).

return to gangtok by evening.

overnight stay in gangtok.

note: if tsomgo lake is closed due to landslides or weather conditions, alternate sightseeing will be arranged.

day 3: gangtok half-day sightseeing – transfer to pelling

after breakfast, enjoy a half-day gangtok city tour, including:

directorate of handicrafts & handloom

namgyal institute of tibetology

do drul chorten (stupa)

enchey monastery

flower exhibition centre

post lunch, proceed to pelling (approx. 140 km / 4.5–5 hours), located at 2,072 meters (6,800 feet). on a clear day, enjoy stunning views of mt. kanchenjunga, mt. pandim, mt. kabru, and more.

check-in at your hotel. evening free to explore the helipad area or local markets.

overnight stay in pelling.

day 4: pelling sightseeing (half day)

after breakfast, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of pelling, covering:

rimbi waterfalls

rimbi rock garden

khecheopalri lake (a sacred lake believed to fulfill wishes)

khecheopalri monastery

kanchenjunga waterfalls

pemayangtse monastery

rabdantse ruins (offering panoramic himalayan views)

return to the hotel by afternoon. evening free to roam around.

overnight stay in pelling.

day 5: pelling to darjeeling transfer

after breakfast, depart for darjeeling (approx. 135 km / 3.5–4 hours), passing through geyzing and jorethang.

darjeeling, at 2,123 meters (7,000 feet), is known as the “queen of hills” — famous for its sprawling tea gardens, colonial charm, and stunning views of the eastern himalayas including mt. everest.

check-in at the hotel. evening at leisure.

overnight stay in darjeeling.

day 6: darjeeling local sightseeing

early morning (around 3:45 am): visit tiger hill (8,000 feet) to view the spectacular sunrise over kanchenjunga peak (weather permitting).

en route back, visit:

ghoom monastery

batasia loop

war memorial

return to the hotel for breakfast. after a short rest, continue with a half-day sightseeing tour covering:

padmaja naidu zoological park (closed on thursdays)

himalayan mountaineering institute

darjeeling ropeway

tenzing rock

tibetan refugee self-help center (closed on sundays)

tea estate

natural history museum (closed on sundays)

peace pagoda

evening free for shopping or strolling on mall road.

overnight stay in darjeeling.

day 7: departure – darjeeling to njp / ixb

after breakfast, transfer to new jalpaiguri railway station (njp) / bagdogra airport (ixb) / tenzing norgay bus stand, siliguri (approx. 105 km / 3.5–4 hours).

tour ends with sweet memories of the himalayas.