Sojourn in the Himalayan hills

Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station and transfer to Darjeeling. Situated at 2,134m, Darjeeling (‘Dorje Ling’ – Place of the Thunderbolt) offers breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, including Kanchenjunga.

Often called the “Queen of the Hills,” it charms with waterfalls, quaint villages, narrow-gauge railways, and world-famous tea gardens. Graeme Westlake describes Darjeeling as having “a view scarcely unrivalled on Earth.”

Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Early morning, visit Tiger Hill to witness sunrise over the Himalayas, including Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest.

After breakfast, enjoy city sightseeing visiting:

• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed Thursday)
• Zoological Park (closed Thursday)
• Tenzing Rock & Gombu Rock
• Tea Estate (from outside)
• Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda

Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

After breakfast, drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim at 1,750m. Surrounded by monasteries and orchids, Gangtok offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. The downtown area features government buildings adorned with traditional Buddhist symbols.

Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Full-day sightseeing in Gangtok visiting:

• Tashi View Point
• Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok
• Plant Conservatory
• Handicraft Centre & Institute of Tibetology
• Do Drul Chorten Stupa
• Ropeway (direct payment)
• Bakthang Falls

Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Full-day excursion to Changu Lake (35 km from Gangtok, altitude 12,400 ft). The lake is fed by melting snow from surrounding mountains. Legends say lamas could predict the future by observing the lake’s waters.

Visit New Baba Mandir before returning to Gangtok.

Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Morning transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station for onward journey.