Day 1: Arrival Bagdogra-Darjeeling
Pickup from Bangalore/Chennai/Kochi Airport. Then transfer to Darjeeling, a picturesque hill station famous for its tea gardens. Check in at the hotel and relax. In the evening, you can take a leisurely walk around Mall Road. back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early in the morning, visit Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over the Himalayas. Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back. Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, and the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre. Enjoy a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the Toy Train. Explore the local markets for shopping. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 3: Darjeeling to Gangtok
Check out of the hotel after breakfast. Drive to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. En route, visit the picturesque town of Kalimpong. Continue your journey to Gangtok. Check in at the hotel and relax. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 4: Gangtok Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) and Baba Mandir. Return to Gangtok and visit Enchey Monastery and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. Explore the bustling MG Marg for shopping and local cuisine. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 5: Nathu La Pass
Early morning drive to Nathu La Pass (requires a special permit and is subject to weather conditions). Explore the high-altitude pass and enjoy the breathtaking views. Return to Gangtok by afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure, or you can explore more of Gangtok on your own. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 6: Gangtok to Pelling
Check out of the hotel after breakfast. Drive to Pelling, a serene hill station in West Sikkim. En route, visit Ravangla and Buddha Park. Continue your journey to Pelling. Check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 7: Pelling Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Pemayangtse Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. Enjoy the panoramic views of Kanchenjunga and other peaks from Rimbi Waterfalls and Khecheopalri Lake. Visit Rabdentse Ruins, the ancient capital of Sikkim. Return to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Drive back to Bagdogra Airport, then fly out to Bangalore/Chennai/Kochi Airport.