Itinerary
- Day 1
Bagdogra to Darjeeling
An UncleSam Holidays representative will meet you at Bagdogra airport and drive you to Darjeeling. Once you check into your hotel, the afternoon and evening are yours to settle in and explore the town at your own pace. It's a good time to get your bearings and maybe grab dinner somewhere local.
- 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
You'll need to wake up around 4 AM and head to Tiger Hills to catch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak, weather allowing. On the return trip, stop by Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast back in town, a guided tour takes you through Darjeeling's temples, the zoological park, the mountaineering institute, and a local tea estate. By evening, you'll have free time to rest or wander around.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Tiger Hills
- Visit Ghoom Monastery
- Visit Batasia Loop
- Full day guided tour to Darjeeling including Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, and Tea Estate
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 and checking out, you'll drive to Kalimpong. Once you arrive and get settled at your hotel, a half-day guided tour covers viewpoints, monasteries, flower and orchid nurseries, and Dello Hill. The rest of the day is open for your own plans and relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour to Kalimpong including visit to Kalimpong Durpin Dara viewpoint, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, and Dello Hill
Landmarks Kalimpong Durpin Dara Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery Dello Hill 
- Day 4
Kalimpong to Pelling
Following breakfast and checkout, the drive to Pelling includes a stop at Jorethang. After checking in at your Pelling hotel and freshening up, the remainder of the day is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Landmarks Jorethang - Day 5
Pelling
A full-day guided tour after breakfast takes you through Pelling's monasteries, waterfalls, a sacred lake, rock gardens, and a traditional village. You'll visit Pemayangtse Monastery, one of Sikkim's oldest and most important monasteries founded in 1705. The evening is free for your own activities and downtime.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to Pelling including visit to Pemayangtse, Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Pemayangtse Monastery, and Darap Village
Landmarks Pemayangtse Monastery Rimbi Falls Sacred Khecheopalri Lake Kanchendzonga Falls Rimbi Rock Garden Darap Village - Day 6
Pelling to Gangtok
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive toward Gangtok with a stop in Namchi to see Samdruptse Hill and the Char Dham complex. Once you reach Gangtok and check into your hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham in Namchi
Landmarks Samdruptse Hill Char Dham Namchi - Day 7
Gangtok to Lachung
Following breakfast and checkout, the drive to Lachung includes stops at scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, and the confluence where two mountain rivers meet. After checking in at your hotel, you'll have free time to relax and explore the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Tashi Viewpoint
- Visit Kabi Longstok
- Visit Naga Waterfalls
- Visit confluence of Lachen chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang
- Visit Twin Waterfalls
- Visit Bhim Nala Waterfalls
Landmarks Tashi Viewpoint Kabi Longstok Naga Waterfalls Chungthang Twin Waterfalls Bhim Nala Waterfalls 
- Day 8
Lachung
You'll spend the day at Yumthang Valley, also known as the Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary. The valley features a river, natural hot springs, yaks, and meadows with Himalayan peaks all around. Depending on when you visit, you might see snow cover (January to March) or rhododendrons (April and May). After a full day there, you'll return to Lachung for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Yumthang Valley (Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary)
Landmarks Yumthang Valley 
- Day 9
Lachung to Gangtok
After breakfast and checking out, the drive takes you back to Gangtok. Once you check in at your hotel, the remainder of the day is free for whatever you'd like to do around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Day 10
Gangtok
You'll take a full-day excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, which sit at 12,400 feet elevation with an average depth of 50 feet. The lake water is cool and the scenery around it is quite striking with mountain views. After returning, the evening is yours for leisure activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
Landmarks Tsomgo Lake Baba Mandir 
- Day 11
Gangtok to Bagdogra
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Bagdogra airport for your flight home, bringing your trip to a close.
- End point
- Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Airport Road, Siliguri, West Bengal, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Bagdogra.)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
