North Eastern Retreat

After breakfast, set out for a local sightseeing tour. Visit Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake is a glacial lake in Sikkim and located at an altitude of 12,310 feet. The name Tsomgo means 'Source of water'. It's located 40 km from Gangtok town and on the steep route known as Jawaharlal Nehru Road which leads all the way to Nathula Pass. (12,400 ft.)

Then, visit Baba Mandir. Located between Nathula and Jelepla Pass at an altitude of 13,123 ft and about 52 km from Gangtok, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple is popularly known as Baba Mandir. It is a different kind of temple that is not dedicated to a particular religion but to selflessness and bravery. Baba Harbhajan Singh was a soldier of the Indian Army, often regarded as the 'Hero of Nathula’. This is because he sacrificed his life at the young age of 26 years. In September 1967, he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery and martyrdom.

Reach back at the hotel. In the evening, visit MG Road,  which is the heart of Gangtok and its most happening place. It is the central shopping hub of this beautiful state capital with various shops, restaurants, and hotels lined up along both sides. It is the country’s first ‘Spit, Litter, and Smoking Free Zone’.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Gangtok.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Pelling, a beautiful village from where one can see the closest view of Mt. Kangchenjunga and other Snow peaks. On the way, visit Temi Tea Garden & Samdruptse. Samdruptse Hill, just 5 km away from Namchi, is situated at an altitude of 2134 m (7000 ft). This epic hill is ornamented with a giant 45 m tall statue of the Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). Then, visit Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi, a huge pilgrimage & cultural complex developed by the Sikkim government to promote religious, Eco-friendly, and rural tourism in the state.

Reach Pelling by evening. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. The evening will be at your leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Pelling.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, set out for Pelling sightseeing. Start with the visit to the Darap village, one of the few places undiscovered where travelers looking for a taste of bucolic life can escape from the maddening crowds of touristic places. The word Darap originated from the limbo word ’Tan-lop’ which literally means a plain or even land.

Then, visit Rimbi Waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake, Khangchendzongha Waterfalls, and Rabdentse Ruins Palace (it was the 2nd capital of Sikkim after Yuksom in West Sikkim).

In the afternoon, visit Pemayangtse Monastery. Occupying a small section of beauty at the higher end of western Sikkim, the renowned monastery of Pemayangtse is located. The word Pemayangtse means ‘Perfect Sublime Lotus’ and it is a famous tourist attraction and widely visited by many travelers all year round.

Then, visit Sky Walk Pelling. This glass bridge was built with the idea of being the first glass bridge in the country, the bridge is almost at the height of 100 feet floored with transparent thick glass, where visitors will have a sense of thrill after looking down below their feet and feeling like walking on the sky.

Reach back to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Pelling. 

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Darjeeling.

Darjeeling is one of the prettiest hill stations in India located in the northern part of West Bengal. It's all about magnificent views of snow-capped Kanchenjunga, torrents flowing down the mountain slopes, lovely tea gardens, landscapes with firs, pines & ferns, and all that combined with friendly people and modern yet colonial charm.

Check-in at the hotel on arrival. The evening will be at your leisure.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Darjeeling.

Meals: Breakfast

Early in the morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger Hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. World’s 3rd highest peak). On your way back, visit Batasia Loop and Ghum Monastery the monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is known for its 15 feet (4.6 m) high statue of the Maitreya Buddha. 

Reach back to the hotel & have breakfast. After breakfast, set out for local sightseeing. Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI Darjeeling) was established in Darjeeling on 4th November 1954 to promote mountaineering as an organized sport in India. Then visit the Zoological Park & Tea Gardens and the Japanese Temple. 

The evening will be free for shopping at local markets. You could buy the famous Darjeeling tea, souvenirs, or exotic handicrafts.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Darjeeling.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Bagdogra. The private car will drop you at Bagdogra Airport by afternoon for your return flight.

Leave with a hangover from this 7-day unforgettable trip to the mesmerizing North East.

Meals: Breakfast