Itinerary
- Day 1
Bagdogra to Darjeeling
A representative from UncleSam Holidays will be waiting for you at Bagdogra airport and will drive you to Darjeeling. After you check into your hotel, the day is yours to settle in and rest from your journey.
- Start point
- Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Airport Road, Siliguri, West Bengal, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Bagdogra.)
- Day 2
Darjeeling
Start early around 4 AM and head to Tiger Hills to catch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (if weather cooperates). You'll return through Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop before heading back for breakfast. Then you have a full guided day visiting 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, the rest of the time is free for you to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Darjeeling
- Visit to Japanese Temple
- Visit to Peace Pagoda
- Visit to Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Visit to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Visit to Tenzing & Gombu Rock
- Visit to Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center
- Visit to tea estate
- Toy train ride at Darjeeling
Optional Activities
- Visit to Tiger Hills at 04 AM for Kanchenjunga sunrise viewing
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 Gangtok
After breakfast, check out and drive toward Gangtok. If you're interested, there's an option to do some river rafting along the way (at your own expense). Once you reach Gangtok and check into your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- River rafting (at own cost)
- Day 4
Gangtok
You'll head out for a full guided tour of Gangtok after breakfast. The route includes Hanuman Tok and Ganesh Tok, followed by Tashi View Point. Then you'll visit Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls, the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, a cable car ride, the Research Institute of Tibetology, Do-Dul-Chorten Stupa, the Botanical Garden, and a flower show. Later in the evening, you're free to explore the area on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Gangtok
- Visit to Hanuman Tok
- Visit to Ganesh Tok
- Visit to Tashi View Point
- Visit to Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls
- Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
- Visit to Research Institute of Tibetology
- Visit to Do-Dul-Chorten (Stupa)
- Visit to Botanical Garden and flower show
Optional Activities
- Cable Car ride (own ticket required)
Landmarks Hanuman Tok Ganesh Tok Tashi View Point Rumtek Monastery Banjhakri Water Falls Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom Research Institute of Tibetology Do-Dul-Chorten (Stupa) Botanical Garden - Day 5
Gangtok to Lachen
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive toward Lachen with several stops along the way. You'll pass through Tashi Viewpoint, Kabi Longstok, Naga Waterfalls, and reach Chungthang where the Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu rivers meet. After that, you'll see Twin Waterfalls and Bhim Nala Waterfalls before arriving in Lachen. Once checked in, the rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Tashi Viewpoint
- Visit to Kabi Longstok
- Visit to Naga Waterfalls
- Visit to confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang
- Visit to Twin Waterfalls
- Visit to Bhim Nala Waterfalls
Landmarks Tashi Viewpoint Kabi Longstok Naga Waterfalls Chungthang Twin Waterfalls Bhim Nala Waterfalls - Day 6
Lachen to Lachung
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Lachung. En-route, you'll stop at Chopta Valley and visit Gurudongmar Lake at 17,800 ft (5,427 meters). Then you'll head down to Lachung at 8,000 ft (2,439 meters) and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Chopta Valley
- Visit to Gurudongmar Lake
Landmarks Chopta Valley Gurudongmar Lake - Day 7
Lachung
After breakfast, you'll take a day trip to Yumthang Valley, known as Sikkim's Valley of Flowers sanctuary. The valley has a river, hot springs, yaks, and grazing meadows surrounded by Himalayan peaks. During January to March you'll find snow covering the area, while April to May brings rhododendron blooms. You'll return to Lachung in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Yumthang Valley (Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary)
Landmarks Yumthang Valley - Day 8
Lachung to Gangtok
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive back to Gangtok. Upon arrival and checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Gangtok to Kalimpong
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Kalimpong. Once you check in and freshen up, you'll join a half day guided tour visiting Kalimpong Durpin Dara viewpoint, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, and Dello Hill. The evening is then free for you to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour to Kalimpong
- Visit to Kalimpong Durpin Dara (viewpoint)
- Visit to Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery
- Visit to Flower & Orchid Nurseries
- Visit to Dello Hill
Landmarks Kalimpong Durpin Dara Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery Dello Hill - Day 10
Kalimpong to Bagdogra
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Bagdogra airport to catch your flight home.
- End point
- Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Airport Road, Siliguri, West Bengal, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Bagdogra.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
