Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Bagdogra to Darjeeling
You'll land at Bagdogra airport where someone from Holidays At will be waiting to pick you up. The drive to Darjeeling takes a few hours, so settle in once you reach your hotel. After that, the day is yours to walk around town and get oriented however you'd like.
- Start point
- Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Airport Road, Siliguri, West Bengal, India (Bagdogra Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Bagdogra to Darjeeling
- Day 2
Darjeeling
Set your alarm for 4 AM since you're heading to Tiger Hills (8,364 ft) to see the sunrise hit Kanchenjunga Peak, assuming the weather cooperates. Grab breakfast back at the hotel, and on the way stop by Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Later in the day, a guide takes you through Darjeeling's main spots: the Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, and a tea estate. By evening you'll have time to shop or just relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tiger Hills sunrise viewing
- Ghoom Monastery visit
- Batasia Loop visit
- Guided tour of Darjeeling
- Japanese Temple visit
- Peace Pagoda visit
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park visit
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute visit
- Tenzing & Gombu Rock visit
- Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center visit
- Tea Estate visit
- Toy train ride at Darjeeling
Landmarks Tiger Hills Kanchenjunga Peak Ghoom Monastery Batasia Loop Japanese Temple Peace Pagoda Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Tenzing & Gombu Rock Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center - Day 3
Darjeeling to Kalimpong
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kalimpong. Once settled at your new hotel, head out with a guide to see Kalimpong Durpin Dara viewpoint, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, the flower and orchid nurseries, and Dello Hill. Later, you can browse local shops or head back to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kalimpong
- Kalimpong Durpin Dara visit
- Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery visit
- Flower & Orchid Nurseries visit
- Dello Hill visit
Landmarks Kalimpong Durpin Dara Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery Dello Hill 
- Day 4
Kalimpong to Pelling
Finish breakfast and check out, then drive toward Pelling with a stop at Jorethang. You'll walk through some quiet villages and take in mountain views from different vantage points. After that, continue on to Pelling, get checked in, and the rest of the day is free to do as you wish.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Jorethang
- Walk around remote villages
- Mountain viewpoint visits
Landmarks Jorethang 
- Day 5
Pelling
After breakfast, a guide walks you through Pelling's main attractions. You'll see Pemayangtse Monastery (founded in 1705, one of Sikkim's oldest), Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, and stroll around Darap Village. When the tour wraps up, you have the evening free to shop or head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pelling
- Pemayangtse Monastery visit
- Rimbi Falls visit
- Sacred Khecheopalri Lake visit
- Kanchendzonga Falls visit
- Rimbi Rock Garden visit
- Darap Village walk
Landmarks Pemayangtse Monastery Rimbi Falls Sacred Khecheopalri Lake Kanchendzonga Falls Rimbi Rock Garden Darap Village - Day 6
Pelling to Gangtok via Namchi
Check out after breakfast and drive to Gangtok. Along the way, stop in Namchi to visit Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham. Once you finish exploring those, keep driving to Gangtok, check in, and the rest of the day is yours to use however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Namchi
- Samdruptse Hill visit
- Char Dham visit
Landmarks Samdruptse Hill Char Dham 
- Day 7
Gangtok to Lachung
After breakfast, check out and head toward Lachung with several stops along the route. You'll pass through Tashi Viewpoint, Kabi Longstok, Naga Waterfalls, the point where Lachen chu and Lachung Chu meet at Chungthang, Twin Waterfalls, and Bhim Nala Waterfalls. When you arrive in Lachung, get settled at your hotel and take it easy for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tashi Viewpoint visit
- Kabi Longstok visit
- Naga Waterfalls visit
- Chungthang confluence visit
- Twin Waterfalls visit
- Bhim Nala Waterfalls visit
Landmarks Tashi Viewpoint Kabi Longstok Naga Waterfalls Chungthang Twin Waterfalls Bhim Nala Waterfalls - Day 8
Yumthang Valley Excursion
After breakfast, take a day trip to Yumthang Valley, Sikkim's flower sanctuary. The landscape includes a river, hot springs, yaks, and meadows backed by Himalayan peaks. In winter months (January to March) the valley is snow-covered, while April and May bring rhododendron blooms. After you finish looking around, head back to Lachung for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Yumthang Valley
- Yumthang Valley Nature Sanctuary exploration
Landmarks Yumthang Valley - Day 9
Lachung to Gangtok
Check out after breakfast and drive back to Gangtok. When you arrive, check in to your hotel and you'll have the rest of the day free to relax or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 10
Tsomgo Lake Excursion
After breakfast, take a day excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, which sits at 12,400 ft. The lake drops about 50 ft deep and has clear, cool water with mountain scenery all around it. During winter the lake freezes over. If the lake closes due to landslides or other issues, your guide will offer an alternate option.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
- Jeep ride to Tsomgo Lake
Landmarks Tsomgo Lake Baba Mandir - Day 11
Departure from Gangtok to Bagdogra
After breakfast, check out and drive to Bagdogra airport to catch your flight home or onward to your next destination.
- End point
- Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Airport Road, Siliguri, West Bengal, India (Bagdogra Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Gangtok to Bagdogra
