Trip Description
This route carries you from the energy of Delhi to the cool heights of the eastern Himalaya, where tea hills glow after rain and monasteries rest quietly above deep river valleys. In Sikkim, days unfold among sacred temples, forested ridges, and mountain towns that still feel protected from the rush of the plains. The landscape then shifts as you cross into Bhutan, a kingdom shaped by ritual, architecture, and a way of life built on balance and tradition. Between soaring viewpoints, prayer wheels, fortress monasteries, and warm encounters with local people, the journey feels both grand and deeply personal, like travelling through living stories.
DAY 1 – Arrival in Delhi
On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to recover from travel and ease into India’s rhythm. Overnight in Delhi.
DAY 2 – Flight to Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling
You fly from Delhi to Bagdogra, then begin the climb into the hills toward Darjeeling. The road winds through landscapes of tea gardens, eucalyptus, and shifting mist, with the mountains gradually taking over the horizon. Darjeeling’s atmosphere is calm and elegant, shaped by its Himalayan setting and its long relationship with tea culture. Along the way, you often glimpse the famous narrow gauge railway, known for its small train that threads through hillsides and sometimes crosses the road itself. Arrive in Darjeeling and settle in for the night, surrounded by cool air and views that feel like a promise of what is to come. Overnight in Darjeeling.
DAY 3 – Darjeeling, tea heritage and hill town charm
Today is dedicated to Darjeeling. There is time to experience the iconic mountain railway if you wish. Later, you visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate and enjoy a walk around Chowrasta and the Mall. Overnight in Darjeeling.
DAY 4 – Darjeeling to Pemayangtse via the Teesta and Rangeet valleys
You leave Darjeeling and follow the Teesta valley toward the Sikkim border at Melli, then continue through the Rangeet valley into a world of deeper forests and wider mountain panoramas. The road reveals dramatic views of high peaks when the sky is clear, with Kangchenjunga and other giants shaping the skyline.
On arrival in Pemayangtse, you visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, a key spiritual centre of Sikkim associated with the Nyingma tradition. The day also includes time at Rabdentse, the ruins of Sikkim’s former capital, where forest paths lead you to stone remnants that still hold the memory of an old kingdom. Overnight in Pemayangtse.
DAY 5 – Pemayangtse and Rabdentse, sacred art and royal history
You explore Pemayangtse in greater depth today, discovering its quiet halls, ancient icons, and detailed sacred art. The atmosphere here is both intimate and powerful, with mountain silence outside and spiritual presence within.
A short walk through thick forest leads again toward Rabdentse, where the ruins sit like a hidden chapter of history. The setting is serene, and the blend of nature and heritage makes the visit feel contemplative rather than museum like. Overnight in Pemayangtse.
DAY 6 – Pemayangtse to Rumtek with a stop at Temi Tea Estate
You travel toward Rumtek, crossing changing landscapes as the route threads deeper into Sikkim. Along the way, you stop at Temi Tea Estate, the state’s signature tea garden, known for refined production and beautiful hillside scenery.
Continue to Rumtek and settle in. Overnight in Rumtek.
DAY 7 – Rumtek Monastery and onward to Gangtok
In the morning, you visit Rumtek Monastery, set on a hillside with views toward Gangtok. After the visit, you drive to Gangtok, a mountain capital with bright buildings, lively streets, and a dramatic setting. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Gangtok.
DAY 8 – Gangtok, monasteries and cultural discoveries
Today you visit Enchey Monastery, a peaceful spiritual site linked to the Nyingma tradition. The day can also include time at important cultural sites such as the research institute dedicated to Tibetan studies and art, a handicraft centre and significant stupas. Overnight in Gangtok.
DAY 9 – Gangtok to Kalimpong
After breakfast, you drive to Kalimpong. After check in, you visit a handmade paper workshop, the Lepcha Museum and flower nurseries. Overnight in Kalimpong.
DAY 10 – Kalimpong to Phuntsholing, crossing into Bhutan
You leave Kalimpong and descend toward the plains before reaching the Bhutanese border town of Phuntsholing. Visit Zangdopelri Monastery. Overnight in Phuntsholing.
DAY 11 – Phuntsholing to Thimphu, the road into the kingdom
After breakfast, you begin the journey to Thimphu and explore the city’s key sights. Overnight in Thimphu.
DAY 12 – Thimphu to Punakha, mountain pass and fortress monastery
You travel to Punakha via a high pass marked by prayer flags and visit Punakha Dzong. Overnight in Punakha.
DAY 13 – Punakha to Paro, valley landscapes and Bhutanese heritage
You continue to Paro and visit Ta Dzong and Paro Dzong. Overnight in Paro.
DAY 14 – Flight from Paro to Kolkata
You fly from Paro to Kolkata. On arrival, you are transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Kolkata.
DAY 15 – Kolkata and departure
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to explore Kolkata before transfer to the airport for departure, closing a journey shaped by tea hills, sacred monasteries, and the rare atmosphere of Bhutan.
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Departure Month
January 2026
Duration
15 Days / 14 Nights
Group Size
According To Need
Location
Leh_Ladakh, India
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