15 days
Sikkim and Darjeeling
The old Buddhist kingdom of Sikkim, and Darjeeling below it.
All journeys
Gangtok, Rumtek and the first monasteries of Sikkim, then west to Yuksom, where the kingdom was founded, and down through the tea to Darjeeling.
An optional two-day walk up to Tonglu is there for anyone who wants the ridge.
- How long
- 15 days
- Where
- Sikkim & West Bengal
- Kind of journey
- The Himalaya
The route
9 stops
- Delhi
- Gangtok
- Rumtek
- Tashiding
- Yuksom
- Khecheopalri
- Pelling
- Darjeeling
- Ghoom
Highlights
Along the way
- 01Rumtek monastery, near Gangtok
- 02Yuksom, where Sikkim began, and Khecheopalri lake
- 03Pelling, and Kangchenjunga if the sky is clear
- 04Darjeeling, and the monastery at Ghoom
- 05An optional walk up to Tonglu and back
Day by day
The plan
- Days 1–2Arrive in Delhi, with a day in the old city and the new.
- Day 3Fly from Delhi to Bagdogra and drive up to Gangtok.
- Days 4–5Gangtok, and the monastery at Rumtek.
- Days 6–7West through Tashiding to Yuksom, with a day in the village.
- Day 8Khecheopalri lake, then on to Pelling.
- Days 9–10Down to Darjeeling, and the monastery at Ghoom.
- Days 11–12The walk up to Tonglu and back, for those who want it.
- Days 13–15Darjeeling to Delhi for a last day, then depart.
Tell us about your journey
Since 1997
Our team has been in tourism since 1997. Scenic Escapes India Private Limited is a private company registered in Kerala and based in Karunagappally, Kollam. Its registration details are published for anyone to check.
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