Sikkim's original inhabitants, the Lepchas, call their land Nyemael - "Paradise". Sikkim should not be missed and this  tour brings you to Sikkim on an option to start and end the tour in Kathmandu, but as all of our tours, it too can be customized, by finishing in Bagdogra or continuing to Bhutan.

Round Trip Kathmandu / Darjeeling /Sikkim / Kathmandu Tour Itinerary

Following is only a sample itinerary that starts and ends in Kathmandu, and as all of our itineraries, it can be modified and made to fit your own interests & days of travel and also combined with an extension to Bhutan!

Day 01:            

Arrival at the Kathmandu Airport, meeting and assistance by our representative and transfer to Hotel.

Day 02:            

Full day sightseeing tour of Old Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath Stupa and Patan City.

O/N in Kathmandu.

Day 03:            

Fly to Bhadrapur (Eastern Nepal), meeting and assistance at the Airport by our Sikkimese counterpart and drive to Darjeeling (144km/6hrs) with stop at the border for immigration formalities and hot lunch at Marina's in Baghdogrs.

Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 04:            

Sightseeing in Darjeeling (3124m). In the morning visit Happy Valley Tea Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoo, and Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center. Afternoon take Toy  Train ride to Ghoom (subject to availability), visit Railway Museum and Ghoom Monastery.

Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 05:

Early morning trip to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast drive to Gangtok with halt at Rangpoo for Sikkim Permit and Lunch. (116km/5-6hrs).

Overnight in Gangtok.

Day 06:

Sightseeing in Gangtok (1600m); morning: Ganesh Tok View Point, Enchey Monastery, Handicrafts Center and Flower Show (if available). Afternoon: Institute of Tibetology and Rumtek Monastery (24km from Gangtok). O/N Netuk House.

Day 07: 

Drive to Pemayngtse via Rabong La with hot lunch at Rabong La.

Overnight in Pelling.

Day 08:

Whole day sightseeing in Pemayangste - Sanga Choeling Monastery, Pemayangste Monastery and Rabdanste Palace (Rabdanste was the second capital of Sikkim).

Overnight in Pelling.

Day 09:

After early breakfast drive to Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim where the first Chogyal (Religious King) of Sikkim was consecrated in 1642. On the way visit Kecheopalri Lake. Check into hotel and after lunch walk to hermit's retreat at Dhubdi Monastery (circa 1700), possibly the oldest monastery in Sikkim.

Overnight in Yuksom.

Day 10: 

After early breakfast drive to Kalimpong. Visit Tashiding Monastery on the way. It takes about 45 min to 1 hour to walk up to the monastery and about 30 min to walk back. Proceed to Kalimpong after monastery visit with pack lunch on the way. Overnight in Kalimpong.

Day 11: 

Sightseeing in Kalimpong. Morning: Durpin Danra View point, monastery and flower nursery. Afternoon: Delo View point and local market.

Overnight in Kalimpong.

Day 12:

Drive to Bhadrapur to connect the flight to Kathmandu. Rest of the day at your leisure.

O/N in Kathmandu.

Day 13: 

Full day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur City.

O/N in Kathmandu.

Day 14:            

Final departure.

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