Sikkim

23 Days / 22 Nights

(New Delhi - Paro - Thimphu - Phuntsholing - Kalimpong - Gangtok - Yuksom - Pemayangtse - Darjeeling - Bagdogra - New Delhi - Srinagar - Kargil - Leh - New Delhi)

Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)

Around midnight arrival in New Delhi and transferred to the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi - Paro (by air)

After having the breakfast we drive to the airport to board flight for Paro. Arrival in Paro in the afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure.

Day 03 : Paro

Today we start our day by visiting the National Museum and Takstang monastery.

Day 04 : Paro- Thimphu

Today we will drive from Paro to Thimphu. The rest of the day at leisure at the hotel.

Day 05 : Thimphu

We visit today the national library to see the collection of rare and precious collection of Buddhism. Today we also visit a painting school and the center of the traditional medicines. In the evening we visit the Taschichho-Dzong and Memorial Chorten.

Day 06 : Thimphu - Phuntsholing

In the morning after having breakfast we drive to Phuntsholing. Rest of the day at leisure in Phuntsholing.

Day 07 : Phuntsholing - Kalimpong

Today we will drive from Phuntsholing to Kalimpong.

Day 08 : Kalimpong - Gangtok

In the morning we have sightseeing in Kalimpong. Later we drive from Kalimpong to Gangtok.

Day 09 : Gangtok

Today we have full day sightseeing. In Gangtok, we will visit the Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology Institute, Enchey Monastery and Bazaar. After having sightseeing in Gangtok, drive back to Martam.

Day 10: Gangtok - Yuksom

In the morning after having breakfast we drive to Yuksom.

Day 11 : Yuksom - Pemanyangtse

In the morning we visit Dhubdi Monastery and Coronation Throne. After having lunch we drive from Yuksom to Pemayangtse.

Day 12 : Pemanyangtse

In the morning visit Pemanyangtse Monastery and Rabdantse Ruins.

Day 13 : Pemanyangtse - Darjeeling

After having breakfast we drive to Darjeeling.

Day 14 : Darjeeling

Very early in the morning we drive to Tiger Hill (around 11 km) to enjoy the sunrise. After viewing the Tiger Hill we drive to the hotel and have breakfast. After having breakfast we explore Darjeeling and its surroundings. We visit the village Lablong and the institute of mountaineering.

Day 15 : Darjeeling - Bagdogra - New Delhi (by air)

In the morning we drive to the Bagdogra airport for the flight to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure.

Day 16 : New Delhi - Srinagar (by air)

In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Srinagar. Arrival in Srinagar in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Srinagar. The rest of the day at leisure.

Day 17 : Srinagar

Today we start our sightseeing in Srinagar. Today we visit the famous Mughal gardens in Srinagar. In the evening we visit the Shankaracharya Temple.

Day 18 : Srinagar - Kargil

In the morning after having breakfast we drive to Kargil. On Zoji La pass there is one way traffic, so we have to wait for traffic controller announcement for crossing Zoji La. In the evening we reach Drass which is the second coldest inhabited places in the world. After reaching Drass we drive further towards Kargil. Upon arrival transferred to Hotel.

Day 19 : Kargil - Leh

In the morning after having breakfast we drive to Leh. The rest of the day is at leisure to acclimatize yourselves to the high altitude of Leh. In the evening we will visit Leh Bazaar and Leh monastery.

Day 20 : Leh

Today we start our excursion by visiting the monastery of Thikse, Shey and Hemis.

Day 21 : Leh - New Delhi (by air)

In the morning we drive to the airport for the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Delhi. The rest of the day at leisure.

Day 22 : New Delhi

Full day is free for shopping and other activities.

Day 23 : New Delhi (Departure)

Around midnight flight to home destination.