Duration: 07 Nights – 08 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi – Bagdogra – Darjeeling – Gangtok – Kalimpong – Bagdogra – Delhi
| Tour Highlights | |
| Darjeeling | Tiger Hill, Ghoom, Chholing & Darli Monasteries, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Mountaineering Institute & Observatory Hill |
| Gangtok | Research Institute of Tibetology, Tsongo Lake, Do Drul Chorten, Rumtek Monastery, Himalayan Zoological Park, Government Institute of Cottage Industries, Lal Bazaar |
| Kalimpong | Thongsa Gompa, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa, Tharpa Choeling Monastery, Dr. Graham’s Home |
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive by international flight. After a traditional ‘Swagat’ (welcome), our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis that beautifully blends the ancient with the modern. Its strategic location made it the seat of power for several ruling dynasties. Mythological cities such as Indraprastha, mentioned in the Mahabharata, are believed to have existed here. Over the centuries, numerous monuments were built by rulers including Qutub-ud-din Aibak, Alauddin Khilji, the Tughlaqs, Humayun, and Shah Jahan, who established the walled city of Shah Jahanabad.
In the early 20th century, much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, creating a grand administrative centre reflecting British colonial architecture. The contrast between Old Delhi and New Delhi also highlights the difference in lifestyles.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)
Day 02: Delhi – Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Fly to Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling, the “Queen of the Hills.” A charming Victorian-era hill station, Darjeeling is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and lush tea gardens cascading over rolling slopes.
Overnight Hotel – Darjeeling (B, D)
Day 03: Darjeeling
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill for a spectacular sunrise view over Kanchenjunga and other eastern Himalayan peaks. En route, visit Ghoom, home to the Yiga Choeling Monastery, one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the region. Continue to Chholing and Darli Monasteries.
Later, enjoy a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, established in memory of Tenzing Norgay, followed by the Tibetan Handicraft Centre and tea gardens. In the evening, visit Observatory Hill, a sacred site shared by Hindu and Buddhist devotees.
Overnight Hotel – Darjeeling (B, D)
Day 04: Darjeeling – Gangtok (95 km / approx. 3 hrs)
Drive to Gangtok, the picturesque capital of Sikkim, set amid forested hills, flowing rivers, and distant snow-clad peaks. Once a small hamlet, Gangtok grew into an important centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture and learning.
Half Day Tour
Visit the Research Institute of Tibetology, renowned for its vast collection of Tibetan manuscripts, artefacts, and Buddhist art.
Overnight Hotel – Gangtok (B, D)
Day 05: Gangtok
Excursion to Tsongo Lake, a sacred high-altitude lake surrounded by alpine scenery and rich birdlife. Continue to Do Drul Chorten, an important stupa symbolising the triumph of good over evil.
Visit Rumtek Monastery, the seat of the Kagyud (Black Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism and a replica of the original monastery in Tibet. Later, explore the Himalayan Zoological Park, Government Institute of Cottage Industries, and the vibrant Lal Bazaar.
Overnight Hotel – Gangtok (B, D)
Day 06: Gangtok – Kalimpong (80 km / approx. 4 hrs)
Drive to Kalimpong, a scenic hill town with stunning Himalayan views and a unique blend of cultures. Once a major trade centre with Tibet, Kalimpong is home to monasteries, churches, temples, and missionary institutions living harmoniously side by side.
Overnight Hotel – Kalimpong (B, D)
Day 07: Kalimpong
Visit Thongsa Gompa, the oldest monastery in Kalimpong, followed by Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa on Durpin Hill, known for its exquisite Tibetan murals.
Continue to Tharpa Choeling Monastery, belonging to the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) sect, and visit Dr. Graham’s Home, a historic educational institution founded in 1900. Explore local nurseries around the town.
Overnight Hotel – Kalimpong (B, D)
Day 08: Kalimpong – Bagdogra – Delhi
Drive to Bagdogra, enjoying scenic views along the Teesta River. Fly onward to Delhi and transfer to the international airport for your onward journey.
Tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage and ensure a timely transfer to the railway station or airport for your onward travel.
