Itinerary
- Day 1
Kolkata
You'll arrive at Kolkata airport where an UncleSam Holidays representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to relax and get comfortable in your room.
- Start point
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kolkata.)
- Day 2
Kolkata
Following breakfast, you'll spend the full day on a guided tour covering Victoria Memorial Palace, Science City, the Metro Rail, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, China Town, and Vidyasagar Setu. By evening, head out on a casual walk through local markets to see how the city comes alive.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Kolkata
- Visit Victoria Memorial Palace
- Visit Science City
- Metro Rail experience
- Visit Belur Math
- Visit Mother Teresa Home
- Explore China Town
- Visit Vidyasagar Setu
- Evening walk to local market
Landmarks Victoria Memorial Palace Science City Belur Math Mother Teresa Home China Town Vidyasagar Setu - Day 3
Kolkata to Kalimpong
After breakfast, check out and make your way to the airport for your flight to Bagdogra. When you land, your representative drives you to Kalimpong for check-in. You'll have the afternoon and evening free to settle in and explore the town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 4
Kalimpong to Gangtok
Start with breakfast, then join a half day city tour of Kalimpong visiting the viewpoint at Durpin Dara, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery, flower and orchid nurseries, and Dello Hill. After checking out, you'll drive to Gangtok and take an evening stroll to get a feel for the local atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Half day guided city tour of Kalimpong
- Visit Kalimpong Durpin Dara viewpoint
- Visit Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery
- Visit Flower & Orchid Nurseries
- Visit Dello Hill
- Evening walk around Gangtok town
Landmarks Kalimpong Durpin Dara Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery Dello Hill 
- Day 5
Gangtok
Breakfast comes first, then you'll spend the full day on a guided tour of Gangtok hitting Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, and Tashi View Point. From there, continue to Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls, the Research Institute of Tibetology, Do-Dul-Chorten Stupar, Botanical Garden, and the flower show. The evening is open for your own activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Gangtok
- Visit Hanuman Tok
- Visit Ganesh Tok
- Visit Tashi View Point
- Visit Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls
- Visit Do-Dul-Chorten (Stupar)
- Visit Botanical Garden & flower show
Optional Activities
- Visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (closed on Sunday)
- Cable Car ride (own ticket required)
- Visit Research Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday)
Landmarks Hanuman Tok Ganesh Tok Tashi View Point Rumtek Monastery Banjhakri Water Falls Do-Dul-Chorten (Stupar) Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom Research Institute of Tibetology Botanical Garden - Day 6
Gangtok to Pelling
After breakfast, check out and drive to Pelling for check-in. Once you're settled, head out on a guided tour visiting Pemayangtse Monastery (one of Sikkim's oldest, founded in 1705), Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, and Darap Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pelling
- Visit Pemayangtse Monastery
- Visit Rimbi Falls
- Visit Sacred Khecheopalri Lake
- Visit Kanchendzonga Falls
- Visit Rimbi Rock Garden
- Visit Darap Village
Landmarks Pemayangtse Monastery Rimbi Falls Sacred Khecheopalri Lake Kanchendzonga Falls Rimbi Rock Garden Darap Village - Day 7
Pelling to Darjeeling
Finish breakfast, then check out and drive to Darjeeling. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and take an evening walk around town to soak in the local culture and see what the place has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Evening walk around Darjeeling town
- Day 8
Darjeeling
You'll start very early around 4 AM heading to Tiger Hills at 8,364 feet to catch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (weather permitting). On the way back, stop at Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast at the hotel, spend the full day on a guided tour visiting Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, and a tea estate. The evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Tiger Hills for Kanchenjunga Peak sunrise
- Visit Ghoom Monastery
- Visit Batasia Loop
- Full day guided tour of Darjeeling
- Visit Japanese Temple
- Visit Peace Pagoda
- Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Visit Tenzing & Gombu Rock
- Visit Tea Estate
Optional Activities
- Visit Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (closed on Sundays)
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 9
Darjeeling to Mirik
After breakfast, take a day excursion to Mirik stopping at Pashupati and Simana along the way. Once there, you'll enjoy boating on Sumendu Lake and visit Bokar Monastery before returning to Darjeeling for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Mirik
- Visit Pashupati
- Visit Simana
- Boating in Sumendu Lake
- Visit Bokar Monastery
Landmarks Pashupati Simana Sumendu Lake Bokar Monastery - Day 10
Darjeeling to Kolkata
Following breakfast, check out and drive to Bagdogra airport for your flight back to Kolkata. Your representative meets you upon arrival and handles your transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 11
Kolkata Departure
Have breakfast, then check out from your hotel and head to Kolkata airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kolkata.)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
