day 1: arrival and transfer to gangtok

our representative will greet you at new jalpaiguri railway station (njp) / bagdogra airport (ixb) / tenzing norgay bus stand and assist you with a scenic transfer to gangtok, the capital of sikkim (approx. 135 km, 4.5–5 hours).

gangtok is a blend of tranquility and adventure, known for monasteries, mystic rituals, and vibrant festivals, situated at 1,670 meters (5,480 feet).

check-in at your hotel. in the evening, feel free to explore mg road or local markets.

overnight stay at gangtok.

day 2: excursion to tsomgo lake & baba mandir

after breakfast, enjoy a full-day excursion to tsomgo lake (approx. 40 km, 50 feet deep) — often snow-covered and home to migratory birds including brahmini ducks.

visit the nearby baba harbhajan singh mandir, a revered shrine.

optional: visit to nathu la pass (permits required; subject to availability and weather conditions).

return to gangtok by evening.

overnight stay at gangtok.

note: if tsomgo lake is closed due to weather or landslides, alternate sightseeing will be arranged.

day 3: transfer to lachung via chungthang

after breakfast, proceed to lachung (approx. 125 km / 6 hours), via chungthang. en route, enjoy breathtaking sights such as tashi view point, kabi lungstok, naga waterfalls, bhim nala falls, and the confluence of lachen chu & lachung chu rivers.

lunch en route. witness the rhododendron-filled singha forest reserve during spring bloom (april–june).

reach lachung (8,600 feet) by evening. check-in and explore lachung monastery if time permits.

overnight stay at lachung.

day 4: yumthang valley excursion and return to gangtok

after early breakfast, head to the picturesque yumthang valley (11,800 feet) — also known as the valley of flowers. en route, visit the natural hot spring, believed to have medicinal properties.

in spring, the valley blooms with rhododendrons, primulae, and alpine flowers. in winter, it's a snow-covered paradise.

return to lachung for lunch, then transfer back to gangtok.

overnight stay at gangtok.

day 5: gangtok half-day sightseeing & transfer to darjeeling

after breakfast, enjoy a half-day city tour of gangtok covering:

directorate of handicrafts & handloom

namgyal institute of tibetology

do drul chorten (stupa)

enchey monastery

flower exhibition center

after sightseeing, drive to darjeeling (approx. 100 km / 3.5–4 hours), known as the “queen of hills”, located at 7,000 feet and famous for tea gardens, colonial charm, and the unesco-listed darjeeling himalayan railway.

check-in at your hotel.

overnight stay at darjeeling.

day 6: darjeeling sightseeing

early morning (approx. 3:45 am): drive to tiger hill to witness the majestic sunrise over mt. kanchenjunga (subject to weather).

en route back, visit:

ghoom monastery

batasia loop

war memorial

after breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a half-day darjeeling tour covering:

padmaja naidu zoological park (thursday closed)

himalayan mountaineering institute

darjeeling ropeway

tenzing rock

tibetan refugee self-help center (sunday closed)

tea estate

natural history museum (sunday closed)

peace pagoda

evening at leisure.

overnight stay at darjeeling.

day 7: departure

after breakfast, transfer to bagdogra airport (ixb) / new jalpaiguri railway station (njp) / tenzing norgay bus stand for your onward journey (approx. 105 km / 3–4 hours).

tour ends with sweet memories of the himalayas!