Mountains, Monasteries, High Passes & Rainforest Canyons. Stay plan: Gangtok (2N) – Lachen (1N) – Lachung (1N) – Pelling (2N) – Darjeeling (2N) – Shillong (2N) – Cherrapunji (2N). Arrive NJP/Bagdogra, depart Drop.
Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.
Arrive at airport / railway station. Meet our tour representative and commence your scenic journey to Gangtok. Check in at hotel/resort. Arrive at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport / Siliguri. Meet tour representative and begin your scenic hill drive through Teesta River valley. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top landmarks of Gangtok. Explore Sikkim's capital: Tsomgo Sacred Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, Nathu La Pass (optional), Rumtek Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Tibetology, and MG Marg. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Lachen through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Lachen and check in at hotel. High mountain settlement at 9,000 ft in North Sikkim. Base for excursion to sacred turquoise Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft) and Chopta Valley. Overnight stay in Lachen.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Lachung through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Lachung and check in at hotel. Picturesque alpine village at 8,600 ft. Explore Yumthang Valley of Flowers, Zero Point (Yumesamdong 15,300 ft), and natural sulphur hot springs. Overnight stay in Lachung.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Pelling through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Pelling and check in at hotel. West Sikkim cultural haven: Skywalk, Chenrezig Statue, Pemayangtse Monastery, sacred wish-fulfilling Khecheopalri Lake, Rabdentse Ruins, and Kanchenjunga Falls. Overnight stay in Pelling.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top landmarks of Pelling. West Sikkim cultural haven: Skywalk, Chenrezig Statue, Pemayangtse Monastery, sacred wish-fulfilling Khecheopalri Lake, Rabdentse Ruins, and Kanchenjunga Falls. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Pelling.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Darjeeling through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Darjeeling and check in at hotel. Queen of the Hills: Early dawn Tiger Hill sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoo, and Happy Valley Tea Estate. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top landmarks of Darjeeling. Queen of the Hills: Early dawn Tiger Hill sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoo, and Happy Valley Tea Estate. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Shillong through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Shillong and check in at hotel. Scotland of the East: Umiam Lake (Barapani), Don Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, Ward's Lake, and vibrant Police Bazar. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top landmarks of Shillong. Scotland of the East: Umiam Lake (Barapani), Don Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, Ward's Lake, and vibrant Police Bazar. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Cherrapunji through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Cherrapunji and check in at hotel. Highland rainforest realm: Nohkalikai Falls (tallest plunge waterfall), Mawsmai Limestone Cave, Seven Sisters Falls, Eco Park, and Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek in Nongriat. Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top landmarks of Cherrapunji. Highland rainforest realm: Nohkalikai Falls (tallest plunge waterfall), Mawsmai Limestone Cave, Seven Sisters Falls, Eco Park, and Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek in Nongriat. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
Post breakfast and morning mountain view, check out from hotel. Complete any pending souvenir shopping and proceed on your return transfer to NJP / Bagdogra / Guwahati Airport for your onward journey.
We name every property before you pay — not “4-star or similar” afterwards.
| Stop | Nights | Hotels at each grade |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | 2 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Lachen | 1 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Lachung | 1 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Pelling | 2 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Darjeeling | 2 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Shillong | 2 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Cherrapunji | 2 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
The named properties for each grade go out with your quotation, so you can look every one of them up before anything is paid. Ask for the hotel list →
Printed together on purpose. A list of inclusions without its exclusions is a quote you cannot check.
Same desk, same ground team, a different length.
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