Sikkim is the land of mystic beauty. The northernmost and the second smallest state of India, Sikkim is perched amidst the massive Himalayas. Mother Nature has showered her best on this tiny state guarded by the third largest mountain in the world, the Kanchandzonga. Sikkim is abundant in natural and cultural beauty. The people and their culture, the flora, the fauna and their habitat are totally different from the rest of the country. The dominance of Buddhism in evident in this cute little state where many fine old monasteries rich with frescoes, religious paintings on silk and statues of the Buddha's various incarnations are found. At an elevation ranging from 300 meters to 8585 meters above the sea level, Sikkim is a Himalayan wonderland with its lovely views and exotic orchids, and its forest-trails. A visitor to this land is fascinated by the beauty it holds, and returns with memories galore, only to come again and again to this splendid land, the land of mystic beauty... Sikkim.

Tentative Itinerary:
Day 01 Delhi Arrival
Met on arrival at the international airport by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight hotel on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 02 Delhi
After breakfast, proceed for full day guided sightseeing. Overnight hotel on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 03 Delhi-Bagdogra-Gangtok
Transferred to the domestic airport for flight to Bagdogra. Met on arrival at the Bagdogra airport and transferred to Gangtok.

A drive along the Teesta Valley takes you to the Sikkim border at Rangpo. From Rangpo as the drive continues upwards one experience a change in weather from the hot climate of the plains to the cool and pleasant air of the mountain. The drive finally ends at Gangtok.

In the evening stroll in the market. Overnight hotel on full board basis.

Day 04 Gangtok-Tsangu Lake (3753 meters)-Nathula (4320 meter)-Gangtok
After breakfast, proceed for a day trip to Tsangu lake and Nathula. Return back to Gangtok by evening.
Tsangu lake is a typically beautiful mountain lake totally frozen in winter. During other times of the year the cool, placid water of the lake harmonizes with the scenic beauty around which is doubled by its reflectionin the lake. Yak rides are also offered at the lake site.

Nathula Pass is the major pass connecting Sikkim to the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet. In ancient times the silk route trade between India and China was conducted through this pass. With the recent success in the Indo China border talks this pass has been recognized by both the government of India and China as the official route for conducting future trade between the two Asian giants. Only domestic tourists are allowed to visit the Nathula pass. The pass is open for visit on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Day 05 Gangtok
Full day guided sightseeing of Gangtok including visits to Flower show at White hall, Enchey monastery, Government Institute of Cottage Industry, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do-Drul Chorten, Rumtek Monastery. Overnight hotel.

Gangtok, which is the capital of Sikkim, means hilltop. Gangtok occupies the west side of a long ridge flanking the Ranipul River. The scenery is spectacular and there are excellent views of the entire Kanchanjunga Range from many points in the environs of the city.

Day 06 Gangtok-Pelling (2085 meters)
After breakfast, drive to the hidden paradise of Pelling in West Sikkim. En route the drive will pass through the gentle slopes of Temi tea garden, the only tea estate of Sikkim. Visit the tea factory to observe the processing of one of the finest tea in the world. From Temi the journey continues till we reach Pelling, a quaint town nestled in the foothills of the mighty Himalaya. Stroll in the market in the evening. Overnight hotel.

Day 07 Pelling
After breakfast, proceed for full day guided sightseeing of Pelling town including Kecheopari lake, Kanchendzonga waterfalls, Pemayangtse monastery, Changey waterfall, Singshore Bridge.

Kecheopari Lake: also known as the wish fulfilling lake is located at a height of 2275 meters. This unusually calm lake, located in the midst of a dense forest is considered very sacred and no water sport or other activities besides prayers are allowed around it.

Kanchendzonga waterfalls: is located about 15 kilometers away from Pelling on the way to Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim. The thunder of the icy cold water cascading down the granite rocks resounds in the surroundings making it impossible for visitors to hear each other. The height of the waterfall and the volume of water on it make it one of the largest waterfalls in Sikkim.

Pemayangste monastery: meaning the "sublime lotus" was built in the 18 century and follows the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. A must see for a visitor to Pelling is the "Zangdopalri" or vision of paradise housed within the confines of an entire room in the monastery. The late Dungzim Rimpoche or head monk built it single handedly over a period of seven years after seeing visions of paradise in his dreams.

Day 08 Pelling-Kalimpong (1250)
Four hours' drive would take you to the neighboring hill station of Kalimpong. After a short rest, visit the flower nurseries. Evening stroll in the local markets. Overnight hotel.

Day 09 Kalimpong-Darjeeling (2134 meters)
Three hours' drive would take you to Darjeeling, he queen of hills passing through the slopes of some of the world's famous tea gardens until we reach Darjeeling.

Day 10 Darjeeling
Full day guided sightseeing of Darjeeling city including Tiger hill, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia loop, the Himalayan Zoo etc.

Tiger hill: 45 minutes drive takes us to "Tiger Hill" located at an altitude of 2750 meters. The view of the changing rays of the early morning sun over the Himalaya is a spectacular sight to behold.

Ghooms monastery: was built in 1875 and follows the Gelupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism whose supreme head is the Dalai Lama. The monastery houses one of the largest statues of the "Maitreya Buddha" popularly known as "the coming Buddha".

Batasia loop: is famous for the toy train of Darjeeling recognized by the UNESCO as a heritage train. The smoke billowing from the chimneys of the train engine with the Himalayan ranges in the background immortalizes the beauty of the Batasia loop in the minds of a visitor. At Batasia loop there is also a war shrine dedicated to the memories of the sons of the hills, the legendary Gurkhas, who fought during the two great world wars and also the wars that India fought after independence.

The Himalayan Zoo:: provides sanctuary to rare Himalayan animals like the Red Panda, Black bear, Yak, Bengal Tigers, Snow Leopard, Musk Deer and more in a well preserved natural habitat.

Day 11 Darjeeling-Kathmandu
After breakfast, transferred you will start long journey from Darjeeling to Nepal (Kathmandu)