Day 2
DELHI

Morning full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Among some of the most interesting highlights of your city tour of Old and New Delhi are the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat in the old city area and the Government Buildings, a drive through the majestic Rajpath to the India Gate, the Laxmi Narayan Temple, the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutab Minar etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3
DELHI – BAGDOGRA – GANGTOK

Morning transfer to airport to board flight to Bagdogra. Assistance upon arrival and transfer to Gangtok (approx. 124 kms/5 hrs) enroute passing through the towns of Siliguri, Rambi, Teesta, Melli and entering into Sikkim through Rangpo and passing through Singtam. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4
GANGTOK

Morning visit the famous monastery of Rumtek situated 24 kms from Gangtok 01 hrs drive. On the way back, visit the Research Institute of Tibetology. Afternoon, visit the Cottage industry, Flower Show and The Enchey Monastery. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5
GANGTOK – YUKSON

Morning transfer to Yuksom via Singtam, Temi Tea Estate Rabangla, Kwizing and Tashiding. Lunch stop at Rabangla. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6
YUKSON – BAKHIM (9200 ft)

Yuksam to Bakhim 5 hrs walk. On the way view waterfalls like Churchery and Mintogang and streams like Phukhola and Chursey. Break at Sachen for lunch. Climb steeply from Prekchu to Bakhim (2 hrs walk). Overnight at Bakhim.

Day 7
BAKHIM – PHEDANG

Bakhim to Phedang (3 ½ hrs walk) through Tshoka, the last tiny village of Bhutias at an altitude of 10,000 ft. and move to Phedang (11,550 ft). Overnight at Phedang.

Day 8
PHEDANG – DZONGRI

Phedang to Dzongri (13,290 ft) 3 hrs walk quite steeply upwards crossing Deorali a view point and move to Dzongri. Overnight at Dzongri.

Day 9
DZONGRI – PANGDING

Trek from Dzongri to Pangding (4270m) via Tikipchu (5 hrs walk). From Pangding you get the closet and panoramic views of Mt. Kabru, Kokthang, Rathong and Pandim. All along the trail rhododendrons are the prime attraction during the flowering season April-May. Overnight at the camp.

Day 10
PANGDING – YANGSAP

Trek from Pangding to Yangsap (3950m) 3 hrs walk via Kokling. Lunch at Yangsap. Overnight at the camp.

Day 11
YANGSAP – GOMATHANG

Trek from Yangsap to Gomathang (3810m) 2hrs walk. Lunch at Gomathang. Overnight at the camp.

Day 12
GOMATHANG – DAPHEBIR – GARAKHET

Trek from Gomathang to Garakhet (4280m) 5 hrs walk. Trail leads through the Daphebir Pass (4631m) and then descends to Garakhet. Overnight at the camp.

Day 13
GARAKHET – MEGU

Trek from Garakhet to Megu (4402m) 5 hrs walk. The trail descends for about 1 ½ hrs and from Kopche, the trail becomes steep for about 1 ½ hrs. After this climb, you descend down to Megu valley. This trail is dominated by rhododendron shrubs and primulas, which bloom during May-June. Overnight at the camp.

Day 14
MEGU – DHOND

The trail from Megu to Dhond (3897m) 5 hrs walk. The trail is Gradual and can get the picturesque views of the nearby hills of the Nepal. Overnight at the camp.

Day 15
DHOND – CHIWABHANJYANG

Trek from Dhond to Chiwabhanjyang (3142m) 5 hrs walk through the rhododendron forest. Overnight at the camp.

Day 16
CHIWABHANJYANG – UTTARE

Trek from Chiwabhanjyang to Uttare (2320m) 4 hrs walk via Chitre. Lunch at Uttare. Overnight at camp.

Day 17
UTTARE – PELLING

Transfer from Uttare to Pelling (2085m) 4 hrs drive. On the way stop to feast on the beautiful views of the nearby hills and mountains. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 18
PELLING – KALIMPONG

Morning visit Pemayangtse Monastery and Sangacholing Monastery and then drive to Kalimpong via Geyzing, Legship, Jorethang which is 105 km, 5 hrs drive. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 19
KALIMPONG - DARJEELING

After breakfast visit the Sandokpalri Monastery at Durpin and proceed to Darjeeling about 60 kms 3 hrs drive, visiting a nursery on the way. Upon arrival check into hotel.

Day 20
DARJEELING

Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute established after the conquest of Everest in 1954. Visit the nearby and world’s only breeding center for Red Panda and Snow Leopard. Drive to the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21
DARJEELING

Early morning transfer to Tiger Hill for sunrise view. On the way back visit Ghoom Yiga Choling Monastery built in 1850 by Lama Sherab Gyatso, a monk from Mongolia. The main feature of this Gelugpa Monastery is the magnificent statue of Maitreya. After breakfast toy train ride from Darjeeling to Ghoom and transfer back to hotel for lunch. After lunch free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 22
DARJEELING - BAGDOGRA -DELHI

After breakfast departure for Bagdogra airport 90 Kms 4 hrs drive to connect your flight to Delhi. Assistance on arrival in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 23
DEPART DELHI

In time departure transfer to the airport to board flight back home.

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