Description
Experience Sikkim’s vibrant cultural heritage through its diverse communities, colorful festivals, traditional villages, local cuisine, handicrafts, and folk performances. Interact with Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali cultures while exploring historic landmarks, bustling markets, and ancient traditions, offering an authentic glimpse into the state's unique lifestyle and warm hospitality.
Tour Itinerary ( 12 Days 11 Nights )
Itinerary Code ( SKT-III)
Day 01 :
ARRIVAL DELHI FLY TO BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / BHADRAPUR AIRPORT.
Will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (130 kms / 4hrs). Check in and over night at Hotel.
Day 02 :
GANGTOK :
Proceed for a half day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, DroulChorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Flower Show, Enchey Monastery & Nam Nam View Point. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 :
GANGTOK :
This is a day excursion to Tshangu Lake (departure in the morning)- situated at a height of 3,780 Mts. with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Return Back to Gangtok. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 :
Gangtok-Pemayantse :
After Breakfast transfer from Gangtok to Pemayangtse (116 kms / 05 hrs). via Sikkim Temi Tea Garden and on the way Rabangla arrive Pemayantse Check in hotel. Evening take a pleasant walk enjoying the sun set over Mt. Khangchendzonga. Stay Overnight hotel.
Day 05 :
PELLING :
Today we go for a Full day sightseeing covering Rimbi Waterfalls, RimbiHydel Project, Khecheopari Lake & Kanchenjunga Falls. Back to Hotel for Lunch. After lunch you cover Pemayangtse Monastery, Changay Falls, Singsor Bridge &Dentam Village (includes Alpine Cheese Factory). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 :
PELLING – YUKSOM :
After breakfast we drive to Yuksom (35 Km / 02Hrs) on way visit Khecheopalri Lake, Khecheopalri Lake is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake wherever it is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. Myth has its that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface is picked by a bird. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks)- the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 :
YUKSOM :
Early morning 35 minutes moderate walk to Dhubdi Monastery (built in 1700 AD, the oldest monastery of Sikkim) and TashiNamgyal (the stone throne for the first king). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 :
YUKSOM – KALIMPONG :
After breakfast today transfer to Kalimpong (85 Kms/ 4 Hrs). Check in at Hotel. Evening visit to Flower Nurseries, Durbin Dara Hills & Durbin Monastery. Over Night at Hotel.
Day 09 :
KALIMPONG :
Here you do the sightseeing of Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries, Nature Interpretation Center and Durbin Dara Hills & Jang-Dong-PalriffoBrang. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 :
KALIMPONG – DARJEELING :
Transfer to Darjeeling (70 kms / 3 hrs.). Overnight at Hotel. OPTIONAL RAFTING ON THE WAY.
Day 10 :
KALIMPONG – DARJEELING :
Transfer to Darjeeling (70 kms / 3 hrs.). Overnight at Hotel. OPTIONAL RAFTING ON THE WAY.
Day 11 :
DARJEELING :
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (at around 4 am) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit to Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Tenzing&Gombu. Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 :
DARJEELING – BHADRAPUR :
Airport/IXB AIRPORT / Phuenstholing Bhutan Border. Drop for onwards connection.
Tour Itinerary ( 12 Days 11 Nights )
Buddhist
pilgrimage for Sikkim March/April 2027
1. Arrival in Kathmandu, rest
2. Kathmandu
3. Badarpur airport / Darjeeling -- Afternoon flight to border
airport, then drive 3 hours to Darjeeling for evening. O/N Darjeeling
4. Darjeeling --- All day Darjeeling (Monastery,
culture, history, tea tasting, mixture of tourist and spiritual) . O/N
Darjeeling
5. Darjeeling / Pelling --- Drive 2.30hrs to south cave –
Lho Khando Sangphuk lunch time activity, and reach Pelling another 2 hours’
drive from south cave. O/N Pelling
6. Pelling --- All day in Pelling – Rabdentse ruins (history/culture)
and Pemayangtse Monastery, newly built Chenrezig statue, Park O/N Pelling
7. Pelling / Yuksom ---- One hour drive to Khechopalri
Lake, all day at nunnery, Lunch plus other activity and drive 1.30hrs to Yuksom
(Old capital of Sikkim) O/N Yuksom
8. Yuksom – Sightseeing of Cornoation Throne ,
historic monument park and monastery for activity. Afternoon visit Dubdi
Monastery . O/N Yuksom
9. Yuksom --- Rest OR explore Yuksom walking around.
10.Yuksom / Tashiding
- Tashiding Monastery only 1 hour drive, activities and rest . O/N
Tashiding
11.Tashiding / Ravangla --- ( 1.30mins) drive to Ravangla,
Lunch and visit Buddha Park, after lunch 1 hour to Namchi Guru Rinpochie
statue. On the way , also visit Sharchu Beyphuk cave. O/N Ravangla
12.Ravangla/Gangtok – After breakfast drive to Gangtok (
2.30mins drive) O/N Gangtok
13.Gangtok --- Morning rest and afternoon
sightseeing of Gangtok
14.Gangtok/ Kathmandu --- After breakfast drive to Badarpur
airport (4hours drive). Rest
15.Kathmandu --- All day explore Kathmandu
Kathmandu – Depart to your home.