Day 1: Arrival in Darjeeling                                      

Arrive at the airport in Bagdogra and transfer to Darjeeling, which is about 3 hours of scenic drive uphill, through the tea gardens , villages and occasionally alongside the toy train's track. In the evening, take a walk on Chowrastha mall.
Overnight at Hotel - Darjeeling

Day 2: At Darjeeling                                                                                              Book this Tour

Early morning (before dawn) you are woken up for 15 km drive to Tiger Hill to see the amazing colors of sunrise on Kanchendzonga At 550m, Tiger Hill commands superb views of the mountains and valleys of the eastern Himalayas with Everest, Lhotse and Makalu visible in the far distance on clear days. Stop at New Ghoom monastery on the way back to the hotel for possible opporortunity to see the morning rites or prayers.

After breakfast, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which houses a considerable collection of items used by the early Everest explorers. Visit the zoo for several interesting Himalayan species including snow leopards and red pandas. Visit Tibetan self help center, nearby tea plantation. After lunch, take a short toy train ride experience on the 120 year old steam Darjeeling Hill Railway and stop to visit the old Ghoom monastery on the way back. Evening is free to browse the "Chowrasta" or town square. You could also walk down to the Lower Bazaar where the local residents shop for produce, fabrics and spices.Overnight at Hotel - Darjeeling

Day 3: Darjeeling-Pemayantse

Transfer to Pelling/Pemayangtse (83 miles/ 5 hrs.). Check in hotel and in the afternoon, visit to Pemayangtse Monastery, situated at 6840ft, which is the most important monastery of Nyingmapa order. The monastery preserves numerous religious idols and other objects of worship, most of which are priceless because of their antiquity.Overnight at Hotel - Permayantse

Day 4: Pemayantse-Yuksom

From here, you will continue further 2 miles to Yuksom-the first capital of Sikkim where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim ) was crowned on the throne made of stones close to the Norbugang monastery and the chorten. Close to the throne, you will also see the footprint of one of the Lamas, Latsum Chembo, who consecrated the king.On the way to Yuksom, you will visit Khecheopari Lake - the sacred Buddhist mountain lake. It is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake that comes true. It has a myth that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface is picked by a bird. On the way to Yuksom, you will visit Kanchendzonga Waterfalls, that lies 10 miles away from Pemayantses. If time permits, take a 1.5 miles hike to Dubdi monastery which is the oldest monastery of Sikkim.Overnight at Hotel - Yuksom

Day 5: Yuksom-Gangtok

Today, you will drive to Gangtok via Tashiding. On the way, take a brief stop at Fambrong Waterfalls, though not as majestic as Kanchendzongba waterfalls, has a spectacular sight. Tashiding Monastery that lies about 12 miles south-east of Yuksom, is another important monastery belonging to Nyingmapa order of Tibetan Buddhism. From here, you will continue to Gangtok Check in hotel.Overnighta at Hotel - Gangtok

Day 6: At Gangtok

In the morning visit sights in and around Gangtok which includes the two hundred year old Enchey monastery, several view points to see Mt. Kanchenjunga, flower exhibits which has display of wide varieties of orchids, Tshuk Lhakhang (royal chapel), Institute of Tibetology, and a handicrafts workshop and showroom. In the evening, stroll through the Lal Bazaar.
Overnight at Hotel - Gangtok

Day 7: Gangtok- Lachung

Drive to Lachung, which lies 15 miles before Yumthang in the North Sikkim.Its a pretty village and also a base for short walks to the viewpoints and waterfalls in the surrounding hills. En route sightseeing of Tashi View Point, Kabi Longtsok, Naga Waterfalls and Holy Rock at Chungthang. Lunch en route.Overnight at Hotel - Lachung

Day 8: Lachung-Yumthang-Lachung

Take an excursion to Yumthang Valley (11,870ft) that lies around 16 miles north of Lachung. Yumthang Valley is surrounded by looming snowcapped peaks and pine forests and the treeless Tibetan plateau can be seen stretching off into the distance. Yumthang is about 135 km from Gangtok but going there is like traveling 135 years back in time-so remote and untouched by the vagaries of civilization. Its famous for its hot springs water, and for the convenience of bathers, a hut with two pools have been constructed. The journey from Lachung to Yumthang goes through a picturesque landscape, lined with rhododendrons which blooms at their best in May, interestingly in different colors unlike other rhododendrons which blooms in red color only. Return to Lachung.Overnight at Hotel - Lachung

Day 9: Lachung -Gangtok- Martham

Retrace the way to Gangtok. On the way, see mighty Kanchendzonga from Singhik (subject to weather condition) and visit Phodang Monastery-that belongs to the Kagyupa Order. Contiune drive beyond Gangtok to Rumtek monastery located on the opposite ridge. Rumtek monastery complex is the center of Tibetan Kagyugpa sect and Tibetan religious studies. The 16th Gwalpa Karmapa, the head of the Kagyugpa sect, took refuge in Rumtek after the Chinese invasion of Tibet in the 1950's; he and his followers escaped with whatever statues, 'thangka' paintings and scriptures they could and built Rumtek monastery as a replica of the Chhodruk monastery that they had left behind in Tibet. From here, continue for a further 10 km (6 miles) to Martam village (1450 m / 4,428 feet) where we stay in comfortable cottages built in the local style with impressive views over a quiet valley of terraced rice paddies. The nearby village and the school offer a glimpse of an idyllic lifestyle in a perfect rural setting. Take an optional village walk in the afternoon.Overnight at Hotel - Martam

Day 10: Martham - Kalimpong                                                                                   Book this Tour

A scenic tour past forest covered slopes and fast flowing rivers to Kalimpong (1250 m / 4,100 feet), an important market town located strategically at the crossroads of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal and Bengal, is well known for its numerous flower and orchid nurseries. During our time in Kalimpong, we have time to drive to the monastery that overlooks superb views of Kalimpong town (and the Himalayan peaks) and tour the historic Dr Graham's home. This extensive boarding and day school facility was established over a century ago. We will see its classrooms and boarding houses to get an idea how students of both sexes from all over India and neighbouring countries like Bhutan spend their days during the study year. There is an Anglican church with fine stained glass windows nearby and you can also visit one of the flower nurseries for which Kalimpong is well known across India.Overnight at Hotel - Kalimpong.Overnight at Hotel - Lachung

Day 11: Kalimpong-Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra airport which takes about two and half hours drive.