Your tour to Darjeeling and Sikkim starts with the early flight or drive from Kathmandu to Kakarvitta. Kakarvitta is the border between Nepal and India. From Kakarvitta, we will be driving towards Gangtok-the capital of Sikkim. The drive approximately takes about 5 hours as the drive will be lengthy and tiring. We will transfer you to the hotel in Gangtok. Gangtok has a lot to offer you as it is popular for its  Buddhist monasteries along with the natural landscapes. However, the real tour to Gangtok begins the next day as today you will be resting in the hotel after an exhausting long rise. Overnight at Hotel in Gangtok.

When it comes to nature and natural beauty Gangtok is the best option for many travelers. Anyone who is seeking for both natural and cultural visit this tour will be the perfect destination for you. Today’s tour lets you explore the beautiful capital of Sikkim. Early morning, we will visit Tashi viewpoint which is about 8km from Gangtok. Tashi Viewpoint left you with some great pictures of sunset and sunrise as well as the startling view of the entire great Himalayas. Then we will come back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we will visit Ranaka Monastery which is 20km from Gangtok town  The monastery provides a great scenic view as well as a close encounter with Buddhist culture. It is also called Lindum Monastery.

Next is, the Banjharkri falls, a recreation center, and a tourist attraction place in Gangtok. Besides, we can enjoy the ropeway ride, which gives a stunning view of the whole Gangtok city. On the other hand, Gangtok is also popular for the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and Dordul Chorten stupa. After visiting all these places, we can go to a flower exhibition in the evening in Gangtok. Overnight at the hotel in Gangtok.

Today we will visit one of the must-see places in Gangtok- Tsomgo Lake.but before Tsomgo Lake we will explore Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. It is a holy shrine that honors Indian army soldiers, folk heroes, and saint Baba Harbajan. Later, we will make our way to Tsomgo Lake- a high altitude scenic lake regarded as sacred by the Sikkimese. It is 40 km from Gangtok at an elevation of 12,310 feet. It is like a fairytale lake with icy blue water reflecting the striking peaks of the Himalayas. The prayer wheel and the small Shiva temple by the seashore are the scared nature of the lake to the locals. You can spend the entire day in the lake and never get enough of its overwhelming beauty.

However, if you wished to explore more of nature then you can visit Kyongnosia Alpine Sanctuary. It is 31 sq km in area and has got a variety of flora and fauna preserved. Therefore, you will spend your day at Tsomgo lake and in the evening return back to Sikkim. Overnight at a hotel in Sikkim.

After breakfast, we will head towards another beautiful city, Darjeeling- popular for its hill station. It takes about a couple of hours to reach Darjeeling. You can appreciate the common delights of Darjeeling as well as Pelling in the way. On your way to Darjeeling, you can explore some of the places like Rimbi waterfalls and Hydro project along with Khecheopalri Lake. Rimbi waterfall is formed over the Rimbi river, which is 12 km from Pelling. Situated at Darap Village, it is one of the scenic and popular waterfalls in Pelling. There is also the oldest hydropower station situated near the Rimbi falls.

Similarly, you can make a stop at Khecheopalri Lake, which is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists for its mythical associations. The coast of the river is connected with powerful figures such as Guru Padmasambhava, Lord Shiva, and Goddess tara. You will then arrive in Darjeeling. Overnight at Darjeeling.

You will spend your whole day in Darjeeling today. Early morning we will visit Tiger Hill at an altitude of 2590m to enjoy the sunrise view in the Kanchanjeunga range. Itis 13km away from Darjeeling and provide the magnificent view of snow-capped mountains sitting amongst the cotton clouds. A visit to Darjeeling is incomplete without a joyride to the Darjeeling Himalayan railway. It is also called Darjeeling Toy Train that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. It was constructed between 1879 and 1881 and is 88-km long in distance. Similarly, another set destination in Darjeeling is Ghoom Monastery which lies at an elevation of 8000 feet. It is the oldest Tibetan monastery with a 15-foot high statue of Maitreyi Buddha. One can view the panoramic Mt. Kanchenjunga outside this monastery.

The next place to visit in Darjeeling is the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, established on1954. It was primarily established to encourage and enhance the interest of the people in the sport of mountaineering. Aspiring mountaineers come to this place to enhance their skills of mountaineering. Therefore, we will return back to the hotel in Darjeeling. Overnight at Darjeeling

Early morning after breakfast, we will head towards Happy Tea valley at an altitude of 6800feet. It is the second oldest tea estate in Darjeeling which consists of 437acres in total land area. Happy Tea Valley is another must-see place in Darjeeling which is why we set an extra day for this tour. It reflects the growth of the finest shrub as well as offers a natural scenic view with a breathtaking view of the Himalayan foothills. This is a place with elegant beauty surrounded by acres of tea gardens and a beautiful aroma of high-quality tea. One can even take a tour to the fragrant factory observing the fresh leaves of the tea. On the other hand, you can explore the culture and tradition of the people living in this area in Darjeeling. Overnight at a hotel in Darjeeling

After exploring Darjeeling, we will be exploring another tea garden which is in Nepal-Illam. Early morning after breakfast we will be returning following the Mahendra Highway to Illam. Illam is a hill district and covers an area of 1703km. Illam has a lot to offer you such as brisk walking in a tea garden, peaceful sightseeing, a gentle hike towards hills. It is an excellent gateway to city life. Here, you can explore the typical village life with pristine landscapes, mountains stream, dense natural forests, and unique culture. The tea pickers perform a song sang in their own local language. The nest interesting place to visit in Illam is view tower and Mai Pokhari which is an hour’s drive away. You can even have some fun activities in kanyam such as horse riding, Hikes, and Picnics. Overnight in Illam.

Early morning after breakfast we will be heading back to Kathmandu from Illam. Our Darjeeling Sikkim tour packages from Nepal comes to an end.