Sikkim — Where the Nature Smiles

Early morning hike to Dubdi Monastery — the first monastery of Sikkim — with views of Mt. Kabru North and South. Return for breakfast, then a half-day hike to the Khangchendzonga National Park Gate. Lunch and rest. Evening walk to the Norbughang Coronation Throne Site, where the first Chogyal of Sikkim was crowned.

• Early morning hike to Dubdi Monastery — the first monastery of Sikkim, with views of Mt. Kabru North & South
• Half-day hike to the Khangchendzonga National Park Gate
• Evening walk to Norbughang Coronation Throne Site — where the first Chogyal of Sikkim was crowned
• Overnight stay in Yuksum

Drive to Khecheopalri Lake (28 km, 1.5 hrs) — the holy wish-fulfilling lake. Visit the Chenrezig Statue Sky Walk, Pemayangtse Monastery (a 300-year-old Nyingma sect monastery), the Rabdentse Palace Ruins — the second capital of Sikkim — and the nearby bird sanctuary. After lunch, drive to Selep Village in South Sikkim. Evening free.

• Khecheopalri Lake (28 km, 1.5 hrs) — the holy wish-fulfilling lake
• Chenrezig Statue Sky Walk
• Pemayangtse Monastery — 300-year-old Nyingma sect monastery
• Rabdentse Palace Ruins — the second capital of Sikkim
• Nearby bird sanctuary visit
• Drive to Selep Village, South Sikkim — evening free, overnight stay

After breakfast and checkout, drive to Ravangla and visit Tathagata Tshal (Buddha Park) with its serene gardens and grand Buddha statue. Continue to Dzongu and check in at Lingthem Village. Walk around the village and interact with the local Lepcha community — one of the oldest indigenous tribes of Sikkim. Dinner and overnight stay in Dzongu.

• Visit Tathagata Tshal (Buddha Park) at Ravangla
• Drive to Dzongu, Lingthem Village and check in
• Village walk and interaction with the local Lepcha community
• Dinner and overnight stay in Dzongu

Early morning sunrise view and bird-watching walk around the village. After breakfast, explore traditional Sikkimese/Lepcha houses, cardamom fields, and organic farming fields. After lunch, drive to Gangtok (75 km, 5500 ft). Arrive Gangtok — evening at leisure to explore the capital city. Dinner and overnight stay in Gangtok.

• Early morning sunrise view and bird-watching walk around the village
• Explore traditional Sikkimese/Lepcha houses
• Walk through cardamom fields and organic farming fields
• Drive to Gangtok (75 km, 5500 ft)
• Evening at leisure to explore the capital city
• Dinner and overnight stay in Gangtok

Full day excursion after breakfast: Tshangu Lake (40 km, 12,500 ft) — the sacred oval-shaped lake; Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (13,150 ft); and Nathula Pass (14,500 ft) — the historic Indo-China border. Drive back to Gangtok via the same route; the vehicle drops guests at the market. Free leisure time to stroll around MG Marg market area.

• Tshangu Lake (40 km, 12,500 ft) — sacred oval-shaped lake
• Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (13,150 ft)
• Nathula Pass (14,500 ft) — the Indo-China border
• Drive back to Gangtok; vehicle drops guests at market
• Leisure time at MG Marg market area
• Overnight stay in Gangtok

After breakfast and checkout, drive to NJP or Bagdogra (120 km, 4–5 hrs). Your guide will assist with drop-off at the railway station or airport for your onward journey. End of tour — bid farewell to the mountains!

• Breakfast and checkout from the hotel
• Drive to NJP/Bagdogra (120 km, 4–5 hrs)
• Assistance with drop-off at the railway station or airport
• End of tour