Upon arrival, you’ll receive a warm welcome at the airport and be escorted to your waiting tour vehicle, which will take you to your destination hotel. From Bagdogra, the vehicle will take about 3 hours to reach Darjeeling, your destination for tonight. Once you arrive in Darjeeling, you are free to stroll a part of the town to soak into the vibrant energy that the town brings. Overnight in Darjeeling

After a good rest, wake up early morning to drive to Tiger Hill to view the sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (Kanchenjunga), the third highest mountain in the world. Return back to the hotel and enjoy your breakfast.

After breakfast, walk down to Darjeeling Railway Station, to board your Joyride in DHR, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After DHR Joyride, visit Yiga Choeling Monastery, which belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, of which HH Dalai Lama is the head. Later drive to Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre and then to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) which also houses Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Centre (Zoo) which is known for its conservation and breeding of Red Pandas and Snow Leopards.

In the evening, stroll the Mall Road and shop for souvenirs and the famed Darjeeling Tea.

In the morning, after your breakfast, you will get ready to enter Sikkim via the western border of Ramam. As you leave Darjeeling you will drive along the tea gardens and its villages until you descend to a small riverside village of Singla. After the entry formalities, proceed towards Pelling, driving on the highway along the River Rangit. In Pelling, take a short hike to the Rabdentse Palace Ruins. After the hike, visit Pemayangtse Monastery, which is the only monastery from the erstwhile Kingdom of Sikkim, which till date has the tradition of enrolling monks coming from the family of pure blood Bhutia heritage. Later, check into your hotel, located at an advantageous site for mountain views.

Enjoy local Sikkimese dinner in the evening.

After breakfast, set out for the day’s excursion to Yuksam, the Ancient Capital of Sikkim, Enroute, first visit Kecheopalri Lake, which is highly revered by the Buddhists and Hindus as a wish-fulfilling lake, and is a pilgrimage site for the believers. Enjoy short hiking while listening to the stories of this sacred lake as your guide explains its many versions.

Later drive to Yuksam where you will visit the oldest monastery of Sikkim, Dubdi Monastery and also visit Norbughang Consecration Place. Drive back to Pelling

After breakfast, proceed towards your destination for the day, Martam village. After an hour’s drive as you pass the town of Legship, detour towards Tashiding village, to visit one of the most beautifully located monasteries of Sikkim. Perched on top of a ‘heart-shaped hill’, this Nyingma monastery complex consists of “Thongwa Rangdol” Chorten, which is considered one of the holiest stupas of Sikkim. It is believed that a mere glimpse of this stupa is enough to purify and liberate you from your worldly sins. A short hike to the monastery itself is thoroughly enjoyable. After visiting the monastery, a brief lunch and snacks stop can be made in a nearby local restaurant, relishing fresh organic food (prepared on order) and warm local tea.

Enroute Martam, you will also visit Tathagata Tsal (Buddha Park) and continue drive to Martam via Temi Tea Garden, the only tea garden in Sikkim. Arrive Martam and check into your lovely homestay, which has been highly rated for hospitality, location, and cleanliness.

Check out from your lodging after breakfast and enjoy a scenic 30 to 45 minute hike through the famous Martam Rice Valley, where lush green terraces stretch across the hillsides and local farmers tend to their crops. The trail offers excellent photo opportunities and a chance to experience the rural charm of Sikkim up close. After completing the hike, board your tour vehicle waiting at the designated meeting point for a short drive to Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, the official seat of the Karmapa, the chief abbot of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Your guide will provide a comprehensive historical and cultural tour of the monastery, highlighting its contemporary significance, intricate architecture, sacred relics, and vibrant murals.

After the visit, continue your journey to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. Upon arrival, explore key attractions such as Do-Drul Chorten, one of the most important stupas in Sikkim; the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, home to rare Buddhist texts and artifacts; the Directorate of Handicrafts, showcasing traditional Sikkimese arts and crafts; and Enchay Monastery, a serene site reflecting local spiritual traditions.

Check into your hotel, then spend the evening strolling along the bustling M.G. Road pedestrian zone and the famous Lal Bazaar area, where you can browse local shops, enjoy street food, and soak in the lively atmosphere of Gangtok.

After breakfast, proceed to Kalimpong. You will say goodbye to Sikkim and enter the district of Kalimpong, which was in the past one of the most important places in the Himalayas. The history of Kalimpong is enriched with its cultural vibrancy of the Silk Route days, the romanticisms of famous world artists and painters, and also as a center of Himalayan politics from the 17th to 20th Century.

In Kalimpong, visit Durpin Dara & Zandokpelri Phobrang Monastery, Weekend Market (Wed & Sat), Gorkhey Haat (Thu), Flower Nursery, and stroll the quaint Kalimpong town and enjoy Himalayan coffee in one of its many trendy cafes.

The tour ends here. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bagdogra Airport for departure.