Eastern Himalayan Trail: Tea, Monasteries & Mountain Views

What’s included in the holiday

• 2 Nights Stay In Summit Grace Boutique Hotel & Spa, Darjeeling
• 2 Nights Stay In Summit Norbu Ghang - The Signature Collection, Gangtok
• 2 Nights Stay In Summit Barsana Resort & Spa, Kalimpong
• 2 Nights Stay in Singalila Club, Siliguri
• All Transfers And Sightseeing By Private Car
• Breakfast Included
• Sightseeing's can be customised

What’s not included

• Domestic/International Flights
• Visa charges, if applicable for the destination
• Travel Insurance

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arriving at Bagdogra international airport

   Check in to Summit Grace Boutique Hotel & Spa, Darjeeling

2. Day 2

   Start your early morning with a beautiful Tiger Hill, Darjeeling it is the classic dawn vantage point in the region, famous for panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga illuminating with the first rays of the sun. Layer warmly, as morning temperatures atop the hill can be brisk even outside the winter months. Then head to Ghoom Monastery (Old Ghum Monastery / Yiga Choeling) it is conveniently located on the way back down from Tiger Hill, making it the perfect peaceful early-morning cultural stop. Houses a 15-foot-tall statue of the Maitreya (Future) Buddha. Features colorful Tibetan Buddhist murals, historic manuscripts, and prayer wheels. Fill your morning with Batasia Loop Darjeeling sits just below Ghoom and serves as an engineering marvel where the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway makes a 360-degree loop. Offers unobstructed panoramic views of Darjeeling town set against the Himalayan peaks. after that Head back to your hotel or Chowrasta for a hot breakfast after Batasia Loop. Then experience Wildlife, Mountain Heritage & Joyride by visiting Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Darjeeling is renowned for its high-altitude conservation and breeding programs. Best known for housing red pandas, snow leopards, and Tibetan wolves. Then take DHR Toy Train Joyride. Head to the Darjeeling Railway Station for the round-trip steam joyride to Ghoom and back (typically 2 hours). Then will head towards to taste the flavors at Happy Valley Tea Estate it provides a hands-on experience through terraced tea bushes just north of the town center. Guided walkthroughs explain orthodox tea production, rolling, fermenting, and drying. Concludes with fresh Darjeeling first-flush and second-flush tea tastings. After this its time to experience Rock garden (Barbotey Rock Garden) is a multi-level terraced park built around a natural mountain stream and waterfall. Offers terraced seating, rock pathways, and hillside bridges. Then end your day with Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling it provides a peaceful environment away from the town bustle to wrap up your daytime sightseeing. Established by Nichidatsu Fuji, displaying four avatars of Lord Buddha carved in stone. Adjacent Japanese Buddhist Temple frequently holds afternoon drum-prayer sessions that visitors can observe. After this spend your rest of the evening in pedestrian-only Mall Road.Enjoy hot momos, thukpa, or bakery goods at historic cafes like Glenary's or Keventer's.

3. Day 3

   Check out with lots of memories and head towards new destination Gangtok

   Check in to Summit Norbu Ghang - The Signature Collection, Gangtok

4. Day 4

   Start your morning with High-Altitude Border Route by visiting Tsongmo Lake (Changu Lake) is a sacred glacial lake situated along steep alpine terrain at an elevation of 12,310 ft. Depart Gangtok by 7:30 AM to clear the 3rd Mile checkpost smoothly before traffic builds up. Marvel at the mountain reflections in the lake water or take an optional yak ride along the bank. Then visit the shrine of most talked army man in India Baba Harbhajan Singh sits further up the pass (~16 km past Tsomgo Lake) honoring an Indian army soldier venerated as the "Hero of Nathula." Soldiers of the Indian Army maintain the shrine, providing a unique cultural and military legacy experience. Head back toward Gangtok by 11:30 AM to beat afternoon mist and mountain roadblocks. Start your afternoon with Hanuman Tok it is an Army-maintained hilltop temple perched at 7,200 ft that offers one of the finest 360-degree vistas of the Kanchenjunga range and Gangtok. Ideal for a quick walk and uninterrupted landscape photography. Then it's time for Ganesh Tok it is located just down the ridge from Hanuman Tok, featuring a petite temple and an enclosed glass observation deck. Overlooks the valley, the Raj Bhavan complex, and the rolling urban terraces of Gangtok. Houses a cozy viewing cafe where you can grab warm beverages. After this visit Ban Jhakri Falls Park it is a landscaped eco-park centered around a 100-foot natural waterfall tucked into a lush wooded ravine. Showcases sculptures and figurines illustrating the shamanic folk traditions of the traditional Jhakri healers. Enjoy sunset at Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre it is the primary seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage, renowned as one of the largest and most ornate Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Sikkim. Walk up through the outer gates to admire traditional Tibetan architectural woodwork, vivid courtyard frescoes, and golden stupas. Catch the monks during their peaceful evening chants and prayer assembly before dusk. End your day by enjoy the evening at Local Market.

5. Day 5

   Check out and it's time for Kalimpong

   Check in to Summit Barsana Resort & Spa, Kalimpong

6. Day 6

   Visit Durpin Monastery (Zang Dhok Palri Phodang) sits atop Durpin Dara hill, serving as the starting point for your morning. Consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1976, housing sacred Tibetan Buddhist texts and preserved reliquaries. Offers panoramic views across the winding Teesta and Relli river valleys. Features a tranquil courtyard where early-morning prayer sessions and butter-lamp lightings can be observed. Then visit to see different types of cactus Pine View Nursery it is located a short drive down from Durpin hill and is celebrated for its rare collection of exotic cacti and succulents. Features raised nursery beds with vibrant subtropical blooms and outdoor rockery sections. Includes a garden shop where visitors can purchase potted ornamental plants and local saplings. Tyhen take a stop for Traditional Himalayan Lunch. Take a break at a traditional town restaurant or an eatery near the ridge to sample local culinary traditions. After that visit Mangal Dham Temple is an ornate memorial temple complex built in memory of Guruji Shri Mangaldasji Maharaj. Features a central prayer hall displaying hand-painted murals and dioramas depicting scenes from the life of Lord Krishna. Showcases landscaped gardens, marble corridors, and decorative water fountains. Sits conveniently along the Thirpai route heading up toward the Deolo ridge. Visit Haat Bazaar (and the surrounding Ninth Mile / Tenth Mile markets) functions as the bustling commercial heart of Kalimpong. Stalls offer fresh Kalimpong cheese, locally produced lollipops, churpi, and homemade fruit wines. Displays potted regional cymbidium orchids, hill flowers, and garden accessories. Features traditional Tibetan and Bhutanese craft stalls selling woven woolens, thangkas, and brass prayer wheels. End your day with beautiful sunset at Deolo View Point stands atop Deolo Hill at an altitude of approximately 5,590 ft, marking the highest point in Kalimpong. Offers panoramic vantage points across the snow-capped Kanchenjunga peaks and deep Teesta valley gorges. Provides evening sunset views as the fading daylight washes over the Himalayan ridgeline.

7. Day 7

   Check out from the hotel and head towards to Siliguri

   Check in to Singalila Club , Siliguri

8. Day 8

   Start your morning with blessings by visiting ISKCON Siliguri (Sri Sri Radha Madhav Sundar Mandir) offers a quiet, serene sanctuary to begin your morning. Admire the colorful deities, traditional Vedic architecture, and intricate ceiling murals. Catch the morning aarti and pick up fresh temple sweets (prasadam) on your way out. Then explore the Coronation Bridge (Sevoke Bridge / Baghpul) spans across the turquoise-green Teesta River where the plains meet the Eastern Himalayas. Commissioned in 1937 to mark the coronation of King George VI, showcasing an iconic cantilever arch. Serves as a premier photography viewpoint overlooking the deep river valley and steep forested ridges. Then time for Traditional Regional Lunch - Head back toward the city limits or halt along Sevoke Road for an authentic meal. Bengali Feasts: Enjoy a traditional fish curry or mutton thali with seasonal vegetable preparations (shukto, aloo posto) or Himalayan Flavors: Savor steaming plates of pork or chicken momos, thukpa, and shyaphale at local Nepali eateries. It's time for some tea. visit Dagapur Tea Estate sits along the city outskirts, making it an easy and accessible tea garden stop without requiring hours of mountain travel. Walk along manicured rows of low-elevation Camellia sinensis bushes. Observe estate workers plucking fresh tea leaves during peak harvest cycles. Take in the fresh green surroundings before returning to the bustling urban markets. After sightseeing it's time for some shopping at Hong Kong Market it is Siliguri's most famous bazaar for bargain fashion, imported electronics, and souvenirs. Packed with stalls offering Tibetan handicrafts, singing bowls, prayer flags, and wall hangings. Great destination to pick up winter jackets, leather goods, boots, and casual wear at bargain prices. Don't miss sampling local street momos and fresh fruit juice from vendors tucked inside the lanes. Spend the evening with some Shopping & Street Food Walk at Hill Cart Road it is one of Siliguri’s primary commercial arteries, lined with historic tea shops, sweet outlets, and vibrant street counters. Pick up packets of authentic packaged orthodox Darjeeling and CTC teas from specialized heritage tea merchants. Taste iconic street foods including kathi rolls, spicy puchkas (pani puri), and fresh Bengali sweets (mishti doi, roshogolla). A relaxed way to wind down the day soaking in the lively evening pulse of North Bengal’s transit hub.

9. Day 9

   Check out from the hotel

   Fly back

Every itinerary is a starting point — we’ll tailor the pace, hotels and experiences entirely around you.

Important Note

• This itinerary is fully customizable — made just for you
• Number of days – Want to spend more time in one place and less in another? We can extend or shorten the trip as per your convenience.
• Hotels – Prefer a different property, a higher category, or something closer to a particular area? We're happy to amend the hotel selection.
• Activities & sightseeing – Not keen on a particular excursion? We can swap it for something you'd enjoy more, or skip it altogether
• Add-on experiences – If you'd like to make the trip extra special, we can include optional sightseeing and activities of your choice, at an additional cost.