Cultural Tour of Sikkim (7 Days)

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival⌄

   Drive from either Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri railway station to South Sikkim in your private car. Keep your camera ready for those stunning views of the Teesta river. Your next few days are with the family from Bhutia community. Arrive by evening and spend rest of the day at leisure.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Homestay

2. 2Village Life Experience⌄

   Go for a guided village walk where you can see plantations of corn, rice and cardamom. Know about the local herbs. Visit the Buddhist and Bon monasteries, and local artisans. Participate in a hands on cooking class in the evening, and learn a few tips about Sikkimese cuisine.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Homestay

3. 3Trek to Maenam La⌄

   This guided tour takes you through dense forest all the way up to Maenam Hill. Our guide tells you about the local folk tales, herbs and wildlife as you trek. Packed food is provided on this trek. Return to the village in afternoon or in the evening, and relax your muscles with a herbal bath. Duration of this trek depends upon your fitness level, and how far you want to go.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Homestay

4. 4Drive to West Sikkim⌄

   Depart for Pelling with a brief stop over at Temi tea gardens. Arrive in Pelling by noon. Your stay for next few days is with the family of Limbu tribe. Go for a guided village walk in evening. Watch the locals at work in their farms and stumble upon ancient burial grounds of Limbu tribe. Return to the homestay by evening, and spend rest of the time over bonfire.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Homestay

5. 5Tour of Pelling⌄

   Self tour of Rabdentse ruins and Pemayangtse monastery in your private car. Visit a local priest in evening.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Homestay

6. 6Tour of Yuksom and Khecheperi Lake⌄

   Guided/ self tour of Kanchanjunga waterfalls, Khecheperi Lake and Yuksom in your private car. Yuksom is the first capital of Sikkim, and still a sleepy town. Visit the Dubdi monastery and coronation throne of the king, and see the local life of Sikkim. Return to the homestay in evening.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Homestay

7. 7Departure⌄

   After breakfast, depart for Bagdogra or New Jaipaiguri for onward journey.

   Meals: Breakfast