On arrival at Bagdogra meet your guide and drive to the small hill town of Kalimpong, crossing the Teesta River and passing through the dense forests of Teak and Sal trees. If time permits, visit one of Kalimpong’s famous markets where you will see villagers in their local costumes selling their farm products. Stay overnight at the hotel.

This morning enjoy a city tour with a visit to the towering monastery of Zang Dhok Palri Phodang where you can enjoy great views of the town and on a clear day, the ranges of Kanchenjunga and the Bhutanese peaks. Also visit an orchid nursery, for which the North East is so famous. In the afternoon drive approximately 3 ½ hours along the beautiful Teesta River to the small town of Ranipool where you will begin a 30-minute hike to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. En route, stop at the small border town of Rongpo. The scenery is stunning with excellent views of the entire Kanchenzunga Range. On arrival, check into your charming centrally located hotel. Gangtok is perched atop a ridge at an altitude of 5,000 ft. and today is bustling with hectic activity. Observe the architectural beauty displayed throughout the city with its pagoda shaped roofs painted in blue. This evening enjoy a visit to the local market on your own. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Early this morning at around 7:00 AM, drive to the renowned Rumtek monastery, located on a hill opposite Gangtok. Gyalwa Karmapa, the head of the Kagyu-pa sect of Tibetan Buddhism built the main monastery in strict accordance to Buddhist architecture. Visitors are welcome to join in the prayer and chanting sessions. On the way back visit Namgyalk Institute of Tibetology that was established in 1958 to promote research in the language and culture of Tibet and Mahayana Buddhism. Its collection of almost 30,000 volumes on diverse subjects such as astrology, philosophy and religion as well as Lepcha, Tibetan and Sanskrit manuscripts, statuary and thangkas attract scholars from around the world. Visit the 200-year-old Enchey Monastery, rebuilt in the early 1900’s in the shape of a Chinese pagoda. Later view the cottage crafts of authentic Sikkimese designs at the Institute of Cottage Industries and enjoy a stroll through the Flower Show Hall. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Pemayangtse, situated at an altitude of 6840 ft (2105 mts). Pemayangste is famous for its Nyingmapa monastery which is situated on the top of the hill of Gyalsing town (6kms away). The Kanchenjunga Mountains from here are said to be a 40 kms crow’s fly. The monastery has numerous religious idols and other objects of worship, most of which are priceless because of antiquity. On the top floor there is a wooden sculpture portraying the Mahaguru's heavenly palace 'Sangthokpalri". Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast explore the Pemayangtse Monastery which is the second oldest monastery in Sikkim and is a major attraction. Located at an altitude of 2085 mts above sea level, the Monastery is situated in the western part of Sikkim. There are three storeys in this monastery which hold Buddhist paintings, scriptures, idols, sculptures and statues of saints and Rinpoches, the most well known among which, is a statue of Padmasambhava and his two consorts. The main hall of this monastery is used for prayer and is around 1,500 sq feet. Visit the Rabdentse Fort next, which was the second capital of Sikkim, from 1670 to 1814. The fort was destroyed by the invading Nepalese army and now, only ruins of the fort remain. The fort was established by Chadok Namgyal, son of Phuntsog Namgyal, in the year 1670. At present the ruins of Rabdentse are part of the Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit. The route to this fort starts on the Pelling–Geyshing Road and go through a forest up to the ruins of the fort. The Pemayangtse Monastery is visible from this place a well. The ruins of this fort comprise huge wall stubs and two wings, namely the northern wing and the southern wing. The northern part was used by the royal family and it has an open quadrangle. Next on your list is the Sangachoeling Monastery which is the oldest monastery in Sikkim, after Pemayangtse Monastery. The monastery was built in the year of 1697 by Lhatsum Chempo and is among the largest monasteries in Sikkim. The meaning of Sangachoeling is 'the land of divine teaching'. The monastery is located on a ridge over Pemayangtse. 17th-century clay statues, belonging to the Nyingmapa sect, are preserved here and are considered as the oldest in the entire state. Located at the top of a high ridge, Sangachoeling Monastery is situated opposite Pemayangtse Monastery. Entry into the Sangachoeling Monastery is strictly restricted to the Bhutia and Lepcha communities. An old crematorium is located near the Sangachoeling Monastery, which has seen use from last three centuries. You may also visit the Khecheopalri Lake, which is a sacred Lake, and is also known as the wish fulfilling lake. The lake is located at a distance of 24 km from Pemayangtse and is situated in the middle of the forest. It is considered as a holy lake, both by the Buddhists and the Hindus in Sikkim. The lake is only meant for prayers, thus no water sport and other activities are allowed at this lake. According to local beliefs, birds do not allow a single leaf to be on the surface of Khecheopalri Lake. The surrounding area of the lake is inhabited by people from the Lepcha communities. Stay overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, drive for 2 ½ hours to Yuksum, a tableland where barley and millets are grown. Yuksum provides a beautiful vista of mini lakes with a Himalayan background. Yuksum today is the trekking capital of Sikkim. On your way visit the famous and holy lake of Kecheo-palri, a pilgrim centre to the Sikkimese people. Numerous waterfalls along the way are also worth visiting. Finally, arrive at the ancient capital village town of Yuksum – meaning in Lepcha “The meeting place of the three wise men ". It was here that the three great saints Gyalwa Lhatsun Chenpo, Kartok Sempha Chenpho and Ngadak Rigdzin Chenpo met in 1641 AD to coronate the first Chogyal, or the Maharaja of Sikkim. Bearing mute witness is the extant mute stone throne on which the King sat for his coronation. Near the throne the preserved footprints of His Holiness can be found. About two and a half kilometers from here is the residence of Gyalwa Latchun, which was later converted into a monastery, called Dubdi. Before returning to Pemayangtse, visit to Dubdi, chorten (coronation throne) and a few local homes. Stay overnight at the hotel.In the morning, drive for 2 ½ hours to Yuksum, a tableland where barley and millets are grown. Yuksum provides a beautiful vista of mini lakes with a Himalayan background. Yuksum today is the trekking capital of Sikkim. On your way visit the famous and holy lake of Kecheo-palri, a pilgrim centre to the Sikkimese people. Numerous waterfalls along the way are also worth visiting. Finally, arrive at the ancient capital village town of Yuksum – meaning in Lepcha “The meeting place of the three wise men ". It was here that the three great saints Gyalwa Lhatsun Chenpo, Kartok Sempha Chenpho and Ngadak Rigdzin Chenpo met in 1641 AD to coronate the first Chogyal, or the Maharaja of Sikkim. Bearing mute witness is the extant mute stone throne on which the King sat for his coronation. Near the throne the preserved footprints of His Holiness can be found. About two and a half kilometers from here is the residence of Gyalwa Latchun, which was later converted into a monastery, called Dubdi. Before returning to Pemayangtse, visit to Dubdi, chorten (coronation throne) and a few local homes. Stay overnight at the hotel.

This morning drive to Darjeeling, one of the most beautiful hill resorts in India. It has been a very popular hill station since the days of the British rule. The views over the mountain to the snowy peaks of Kanchenjunga and down the river valleys are magnificent. En route visit the tea gardens of Sangla and Tukvar and learn about the process of making world famous Darjeeling tea. Check into your hotel that was formerly the summer palace of the Maharaja of Nazargung. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Early this morning take an excursion to Tiger Hill, the highest spot in the area (2,590 m), to take in sunrise on the Kanchenzonga Range. On a clear day even Mt. Everest is visible. Thereupon visit the Ghum Monastery, which holds the image of Maitreyee Buddha (future or coming Buddha). Also enjoy your tour of Darjeeling with an important stop at the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Village, which was established in 1959 to help facilitate the refugees on arrival in India. Proceed to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Everest Museum, which is adjacent to the high altitude wild life park and the Snow Leopard breeding centre. Stay overnight at the hotel.

This morning drive to Bagdogra to board your flight for the onward destination.