Itinerary
- Day 1
Bagdogra to Darjeeling
Your UncleSam Holidays representative meets you at Bagdogra airport and drives you to Darjeeling. Once you check in at your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and rest up after 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 around 4 AM heading to Tiger Hills to catch sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (weather depending). You'll stop at Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back before breakfast. After eating, a guided tour takes you through Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, and a tea estate. Free time later for shopping or relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Tiger Hills for sunrise viewing
- Visit to Ghoom Monastery
- Visit to Batasia Loop
- 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
- 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 you check out and drive to Kalimpong. Upon arrival, settle into your hotel then head out on a guided tour visiting Kalimpong Durpin Dara viewpoint, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, flower and orchid nurseries, and Dello Hill. The afternoon and evening are free for shopping and exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Kalimpong including 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, you check out and drive toward Pelling via Jorethang. Along the route you'll walk through remote villages and take in mountain views from scenic stops. When you reach Pelling, check into your hotel and have the rest of the day to yourself for leisure activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk around remote villages en-route to Pelling
- Mountain viewpoints during journey
Landmarks Jorethang 
- Day 5
Pelling
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you to Pemayangtse Monastery (established in 1705 by Lama Lhatsun Chempo, one of Sikkim's oldest monasteries), Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, and Darap Village. You'll have free time later to shop or head back to your hotel to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Pelling including Pemayangtse Monastery, Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, and Darap Village
Landmarks Pemayangtse Monastery Rimbi Falls Sacred Khecheopalri Lake Kanchendzonga Falls Rimbi Rock Garden Darap Village - Day 6
Pelling to Gangtok
You check out after breakfast and drive to Gangtok via Namchi. Along the way, visit Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham in Namchi before continuing on. Once at Gangtok, check in and spend the evening at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Samdruptse Hill in Namchi
- Visit to Char Dham in Namchi
Landmarks Samdruptse Hill Char Dham 
- Day 7
Gangtok
After breakfast, a day excursion takes you to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, both at 12,400 ft elevation. The clear waters show off the landscape nicely and the lake typically freezes during winter months. If Tsomgo Lake is closed due to landslides or other issues, your guide will arrange an alternate location instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
Landmarks Tsomgo Lake Baba Mandir 
- Day 8
Gangtok to Bagdogra
Following breakfast, you check out and drive to Bagdogra airport for your departure or journey 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
