Itinerary
- Day 1
Bagdogra to Darjeeling
You'll arrive at Bagdogra airport where an UncleSam Holidays representative meets you for the drive to Darjeeling. The journey takes about 2.5 hours covering 65 km, after which you'll check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax however you like.
- Start point
- Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Airport Road, Siliguri, West Bengal, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Bagdogra.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mount Conifer Suites or Similar)
- Day 2
Darjeeling
Your alarm goes off early at 4:00 AM for the trip to Tiger Hills to catch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak, assuming the weather cooperates. After taking in those views, you'll head back through Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop before breakfast. Then it's a full guided tour covering the Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, and a tea estate. The evening is free to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mount Conifer Suites or Similar)
Included Activities
- Tiger Hills sunrise viewing at Kanchenjunga Peak
- Visit to Ghoom Monastery
- Visit to Batasia Loop
- Full day guided tour of Darjeeling
- Japanese Temple visit
- Peace Pagoda visit
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Tenzing & Gombu Rock visit
- Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center visit
- Tea Estate visit
Landmarks Tiger Hills Kanchenjunga Peak Ghoom Monastery Batasia Loop Japanese Temple Peace Pagoda Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Tenzing & Gombu Rock Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center - Day 3
Darjeeling to Kalimpong
After breakfast and checking out, you'll drive to Kalimpong, which is about 49 km away and takes roughly 2 hours. Once you arrive and get settled at your hotel, a half day guided tour takes you to Durpin Dara viewpoint, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, the flower and orchid nurseries, and Dello Hill. The rest of your time is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Garden Reach or Similar)
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Kalimpong
- Kalimpong Durpin Dara viewpoint visit
- Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery visit
- Flower & Orchid Nurseries visit
- Dello Hill visit
Landmarks Kalimpong Durpin Dara Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery Dello Hill 
- Day 4
Kalimpong to Pelling
You'll have breakfast and check out before heading to Pelling, a 92 km drive that takes about 2 hours with a stop in Jorethang along the way. Check into your hotel when you arrive and spend the rest of the day at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olive Hotel & Spa or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Jorethang
Landmarks Jorethang - Day 5
Pelling
After breakfast, a full day guided tour takes you through Pelling. You'll visit Pemayangtse Monastery, which dates back to 1705 and is one of Sikkim's oldest and most important monasteries, then continue to Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, and Darap Village. You have the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olive Hotel & Spa or Similar)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Pelling
- Pemayangtse Monastery visit
- Rimbi Falls visit
- Sacred Khecheopalri Lake visit
- Kanchendzonga Falls visit
- Rimbi Rock Garden visit
- Darap Village visit
Landmarks Pemayangtse Monastery Rimbi Falls Sacred Khecheopalri Lake Kanchendzonga Falls Rimbi Rock Garden Darap Village - Day 6
Pelling - Namchi - Gangtok
Following breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Gangtok, a 127 km journey taking about 5 hours. There's a stop in Namchi to visit Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham on the way. Check in at your hotel and then the day is yours to explore or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mount Himalayan or Similar)
Included Activities
- Samdruptse Hill visit
- Char Dham visit in Namchi
Landmarks Samdruptse Hill Char Dham - Day 7
Gangtok to Lachung
After breakfast and checkout, you're heading to Lachung on a 103 km drive lasting about 4.5 hours. The route includes several scenic stops at Tashi Viewpoint, Kabi Longstok, Naga Waterfalls, the convergence of Lachen chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang, Twin Waterfalls, and Bhim Nala Waterfalls. Once you reach your hotel, the evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Etho Mitho or Similar)
Included Activities
- Tashi Viewpoint visit
- Kabi Longstok visit
- Naga Waterfalls visit
- Lachen chu and Lachung Chu confluence at Chungthang visit
- Twin Waterfalls visit
- Bhim Nala Waterfalls visit
Landmarks Tashi Viewpoint Kabi Longstok Naga Waterfalls Chungthang Twin Waterfalls Bhim Nala Waterfalls 
- Day 8
Lachung - Yumthang Valley
You'll take a day excursion to Yumthang Valley after breakfast, about 25 km away and just 1 hour from Lachung. This nature sanctuary features hot springs, a river, yaks grazing on rolling meadows, and mountain views. Depending on when you visit, you might see snow (January to March) or rhododendrons (April to May). You'll return to Lachung for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Etho Mitho or Similar)
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Yumthang Valley / Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary
Landmarks Yumthang Valley 
- Day 9
Lachung to Gangtok
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Gangtok, which is 103 km away and takes approximately 4.5 hours. Check into your hotel and then you have the rest of the day free to do what you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mount Himalayan or Similar)
- Day 10
Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Baba Mandir
You'll take a day excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir following breakfast. The lake sits at 12,400 feet with an average depth of 50 feet, and you can enjoy the cool water and the landscape around it. The remainder of the day is free. If the lake is closed due to landslide or other issues, an alternate sightseeing option will be available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mount Himalayan or Similar)
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Tsomgo Lake
- Baba Mandir visit
Landmarks Tsomgo Lake Baba Mandir 
- Day 11
Gangtok to Bagdogra
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Bagdogra airport for your departure flight. The drive is 126 km and takes approximately 4.5 hours to get you to the airport in time.
- End point
- Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Airport Road, Siliguri, West Bengal, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Bagdogra.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
