8 days / 7 nights

• Exploration of a rarely travelled corner of India, Himalayan state of Sikkim
• Breath-taking Himalayan mountain scenery
• Visit the West Bengali station of Darjeeling
• Immerse in the Buddhist culture

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kolkata
A&K personal welcome and private transfer to your hotel.
The Oberoi Grand (Deluxe Room)

Day 02 Kolkata
Gain insight into the cultural capital of India on a morning private city tour. Visit the Victoria Memorial, a legacy of the British Raj, this is the finest and most prominent building and art museum in Kolkata. Learn of the one of the greatest humanitarians on a visit to Mother Theresa’s home (B).
The Oberoi Grand (Deluxe Room)

Day 03 Kolkata-Bagdogra-Darjeeling (2,134m)
A flight takes you into the cooler climate of the Himalayan mountain range and the quaint colonial hill station of Darjeeling, framed by an incredible backdrop of Himalayan peaks (B,D).
Mayfair Hotel (Heritage Room)

Day 04 Ghoom
An early start as you watch the sunrise from Tiger Hill over India’s highest peak, Khangchendzonga (formally Kanchenjunga). If the skies are clear you may also see the other Himalayan peaks of Lotshe, Makalu and Everest. Visit the Ghoom Monastery before boarding the Toy Train for a spectacular two hour rail journey back to Darjeeling. Officially known as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway the steam train made its first trip in 1881. This afternoon visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park and the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre with its school, workshops and handicrafts (B,L,D).
Mayfair Hotel (Heritage Room)

Day 05 Darjeeling- Gangtok (1,677m)
Travel to the modern capital of Sikkim, Gangtok with its traditionally decorated government buildings and spectacular views of the entire Khangchendzonga range. Explore Enchey Gompa, overlooking Gangtok, established in 1909 the monastery is renowned for its beautiful murals which cover the prayer hall (B,L,D).
Hotel Nor-Khill (Suite)

Day 06 Rumtek
Travel across the valley to Rumtek, where you visit the largest Gompa (Monastery) in the area and the official seat of the Gyalwa Karmapa, the head of the Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism. On your return, explore the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. Built in traditional Tibetan style it houses a unique collection of Buddhist books and Tibetan cloth paintings (B,L,D).
Hotel Nor-Khill (Suite)

Day 07 Gangtok – Kalimpong (1,250m)
Descend into the foothills of the Bengali town of Kalimpong and visit the largest monastery in town, Zong Dog Palri Fro-Brang Gompa. Marvel at the mpressive paintings, Tharpa Choling Gompa and the markets (B,L,D).
The Himalayan Hotel

Day 08 Kalimpong-Bagdogra-Kolkata
Return to Bagdogra and fly back to Kolkata where your Indian Himalayan adventure ends (B).

Optional Extensions
Combine your journey with A&K’s fantastic Indian extensions below.

Indian Extensions
Tour Extensions are available, please call us on +61 2 92990088 for more information.

Departure Dates & Prices - Himalayan Sojourn

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