Sikkim & Darjeeling

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Kolkata

Bengal's busy capital is now a modern cultural centre with a touch of traditional zest.

Days 3-4 Darjeeling

See rolling hills covered in green tea plantations, and enjoy our own mountain views on a sunrise visit to the area's highest point.

Day 5 Pelling

Head deeper into the Himalayan region to the mountain hamlet of Pelling, travelling through spectacular scenery alongside the Rangeet River.

Day 6 Khechepori Lake

The best way to explore this charming region is by foot. Take a short walk to the Sanga Choeling, the oldest monastery in Sikkim, and spend the night camped by the serene Khechepori Lake under a rich forest cover.

Day 7 Yuksom

Wander downhill to Lepchas to meet the villagers and see their traditional huts before continuing on to Youksom.

Day 8 Kwezing Homestay

Spend the morning visiting some of Sikkim's most important monasteries before heading to our homestay. This is a very special opportunity to learn about the traditional customs of the Sikkimese people.

Days 9-10 Gangtok

The Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre was built in 1960 as a replica of the Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet. It is now the seat of the 17th Karmapa, the supreme spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is definitely worth a visit.

Days 11-12 Kalimpong

There's plenty of time to shop in this well known handicraft centre. This bazaar town has a colourful history including rajas, Bhutanese and of course the British.

Day 13 Kolkata

An overnight train journey to Kolkata brings us to the end of the journey.