Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to Darjeeling. Overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling.

Early morning drive to Tiger Hill to witness majestic sunrise view. Situated at an altitude of 2,590m at a distance of 13km from Darjeeling above the town of Ghoom, Tiger Hill provides enthralling view of a stunning sunrise over Mount. Kanchenjunga and other important peaks of the Himalayas. One can also view the world highest peak, Mount. Everest (8,848m), from here.

On the way back to town visit Ghoom monastery. Also referred as Yiga Choeling Monastery, Ghoom Monastery houses a 15-foot-high Maitreya Buddha statue that captivates the surroundings with its aura. Built in 1850 by Lama Sherpa Gyaltsho, a Mangolian Monk, it is famous for its beautiful Thangkha on the walls, fancy bells, and drums.

En route visit Batasia Loop and War Memorial

This railway loop is an interesting example of engineering feat, which was constructed with the purpose of allowing the toy train to take the sharp drop in altitude between Ghoom and Darjeeling, with ease. From Darjeeling station joy rides in the toy train can be availed of to Batasia Loop and back.

A war memorial was constructed in the space within the loop in 1994. There is also a 30 ft. high triangular cenotaph with the Roll of Honour engrave on it.

It is a fascinating experience to watch the toy train negotiating the loop through the well-manicured gardens of flowers with Kanchenjunga and Darjeeling town in background.

Then return to the hotel for breakfast.

Later in the day visit to:

Later visit Peace Pagoda & Japanese Temple: About 2 km from heart of Darjeeling town & 15-minute drive is dazzling white pagoda situated on the slopes of Jalaphar hill. Established to provide peace & unity amongst different sects of society, this 28.5 metres (94 ft) high Pagoda houses the four avatars of Buddha including Maitreya Buddha. Amidst peace & serenity, the site also offers stunning views including of Mount. Kanchenjunga peak. Japanese temple is located 100 yards away from Peace Pagoda. Also known as Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple, the shrine was built in 1972. Showcasing classic Japanese style of architecture, this resplendent white building offers visitors a serene and quiet sanctum where one can meditate and seek inner peace.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: It was formerly known as Himalayan Zoological Park and was established on 14th August 1958. This is the only specialized zoo in the country and also internationally recognized for its conservation breeding programmes of Red Panda, Snow Leopards, Tibetan Wolf and other highly endangered animal species of Eastern Himalayan region. (Closed on Thursday)

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI): It is one of the premier mountaineering institutes in the world and was founded on November 4^th, 1954. Darjeeling is also the hometown of Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, the first human to set foot on the highest peak of Mount Everest along with Sir Edmund Hillary. It was in HMI that Tenzing Norgay spent most of his post-Everest ascent period as Director of Field Training. HMI is now a prominent landmark of Darjeeling and a Centre of tourist attraction with adjoining mountaineering museum for visitors. It commands a magnificent view of Mount Kanchenjunga. (Closed on Thursday)

Tenzing & Gombu Rock: Tenzing and Gombu rocks are situated on Lebong Cart Road and face opposite to each other. The huge Tenzing rock is named after Tenzing Norgay, who is famous for climbing Mount Everest accompanied by Edmund Hillary, in the year 1953. Gombu Rock has got its name after Nawang Gombu. He was Tenzing’s nephew and he had climbed the Everest twice and became the first person to do so. He climbed Everest first in the year 1963 and then in the year 1965.

Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre: Established in 1959, as a centre for the refugees who had fled Tibet with Dalai Lama after the Chinese invasion, it has been developed as workshop for artisans, producing carpets, woollen, woodcarvings, leather items etc. This centre has established itself as place for hard work, self-esteem and truth. (Closed on Sunday)

Happy Valley Tea Estate (visit from outside): Established in 1854, it is Darjeeling’s second oldest tea estate, spread over an area of 177 hectares (440 acres) and situated an altitude of 2,100m. The bushes in the garden are really old — the minimum age is 80 years, while some are even 150 years old. Situated around 3 km north of town, this tea estate is the closest to Darjeeling city centre. The months of March to May are the busiest time here when plucking and processing are in progress. The tea estate is open for tourists visit on Tuesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Optional: Darjeeling Ropeway Ride

One of the best ways to experience the panoramic views that Darjeeling is so famous for, is by taking a ride on the ropeway. It's also called the Rangeet Valley Passenger Cable Car because of the spectacular view of the valley around the river Little Rangeet.

Overnight in Darjeeling.

After breakfast at hotel, board car to drive for about 3 hrs to Maneybhanjyang, a small Himalayan village on the outskirt of Singalila National Park., where we meet our trekking crew and embark on a Himalayan adventure walking trip.

Today’s trek is uphill for about 5-6 hrs, through dense forest of pine trees, Himalayan Magnolia, Rhododendron etc.

Overnight stay at Tented camp or home stay (Alt. 3070 m/1072 ft.)

Wake up just in time to enjoy magical sunrise view over Singalila and Chola ranges of Kanchenjunga from nearby hillock.

After breakfast, continue walk downhill through the forest of Bamboo and mixed alpine forests. The trail passes through small villages where you can meet locals and interact. After lunch at village, the trial climbs up till Kalapokhari and further onto Bikhebhanjyang (or ‘Valley of Poison’). Another one or 2 hrs walk will bring you to Sandakh Phu where you will be rewarded with stunning views of Mount Everest (8848 meters), Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters), Lhotse (8,516m), and Makalu (8,481m) and many other Himalayan peaks.

Overnight stay at Tented camp or homestay (Alt. 3636 m/11930 ft.)

Wake up early to take a walk around the campsite to enjoy unobstructed 360 degrees view of Himalayan peaks.

After breakfast, walk downhill to Timburey through the dense forest of Bamboo, juniper, pine Rhododendron and many other Himalayan flora.

We finally arrive a tiny village of Timburey, where we meet locals, interact with the local to gain insight into their typical Himalayan lifestyle.

Overnight at tented camp (Alt 3636 m / 11930 ft.)

Today walk is on flat, trail mostly on level path for about 1-2 hr. We arrive at roadhead point where we meet our vehicle and drive to Darjeeling along Srikhola River (mountain stream) enjoying pristine Himalayan atmosphere.

Overnight at hotel in Darjeeling

After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station.

Or drive to Gangtok for a Sikkim Cultural tour visiting Gangtok, Pelling, Tsomgo Lake etc.