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East Sikkim

Aritar

Walk and boat on Lampokhari lake
nature · 1–2 hours Walk and boat on Lampokhari lake Aritar, East Sikkim
Hike up to Mankhim viewpoint
village · 2 hours Hike up to Mankhim viewpoint Aritar, East Sikkim
Morning at Aritar Gumpa
spiritual · 1 hour Morning at Aritar Gumpa Aritar, East Sikkim
Village walk through cardamom and orange farms
village · 2–3 hours Village walk through cardamom and orange farms Aritar, East Sikkim

Gangtok

Evening walk on MG Marg
culture · 2 hours Evening walk on MG Marg Gangtok, East Sikkim
Do Drul Chorten and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
spiritual · 2–3 hours Do Drul Chorten and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology Gangtok, East Sikkim
Kangchenjunga at sunrise from Tashi viewpoint
nature · 2 hours Kangchenjunga at sunrise from Tashi viewpoint Gangtok, East Sikkim
Sikkimese food trail around Lal Market
food · 3 hours Sikkimese food trail around Lal Market Gangtok, East Sikkim

Nathu La

At the border fence on Nathu La
culture · 1 hour at the pass At the border fence on Nathu La Nathu La, East Sikkim
Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
spiritual · 30–45 minutes Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir Nathu La, East Sikkim
The 1967 Nathu La war memorial
culture · 30 minutes The 1967 Nathu La war memorial Nathu La, East Sikkim
Snow on the Nathu La road in spring
snow · Full day from Gangtok Snow on the Nathu La road in spring Nathu La, East Sikkim

Rumtek

Morning prayers at the Dharma Chakra Centre
spiritual · 2 hours Morning prayers at the Dharma Chakra Centre Rumtek, East Sikkim
Walk down to the old Rumtek monastery
culture · 1–1.5 hours Walk down to the old Rumtek monastery Rumtek, East Sikkim
A night in a Rumtek village homestay
village · Overnight A night in a Rumtek village homestay Rumtek, East Sikkim
Rumtek and Lingdum monasteries in a half day
spiritual · 4–5 hours Rumtek and Lingdum monasteries in a half day Rumtek, East Sikkim

Tsomgo Lake

A slow walk along the Tsomgo shore
nature · 1 hour A slow walk along the Tsomgo shore Tsomgo Lake, East Sikkim
Yak ride on the Tsomgo lakeshore
adventure · 15–30 minutes Yak ride on the Tsomgo lakeshore Tsomgo Lake, East Sikkim
Snow day at a frozen Tsomgo
snow · Full day from Gangtok Snow day at a frozen Tsomgo Tsomgo Lake, East Sikkim
Through Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary
wildlife · 1–2 hours on the way Through Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary Tsomgo Lake, East Sikkim

Zuluk

Sunrise from Thambi viewpoint
nature · 2–3 hours Sunrise from Thambi viewpoint Zuluk, East Sikkim
Photographing the Zuluk zigzag road
adventure · Half day Photographing the Zuluk zigzag road Zuluk, East Sikkim
Nathang valley and Kupup on the high road
snow · Full day Nathang valley and Kupup on the high road Zuluk, East Sikkim
An evening in a Zuluk homestay
village · Evening An evening in a Zuluk homestay Zuluk, East Sikkim

North Sikkim

Dzongu

An evening with a Lepcha homestay family
village · 1 evening An evening with a Lepcha homestay family Dzongu, North Sikkim
Cardamom groves and village trail walk
nature · 3–5 hours Cardamom groves and village trail walk Dzongu, North Sikkim
The walk to Tholung Monastery in Upper Dzongu
spiritual · 1–2 days The walk to Tholung Monastery in Upper Dzongu Dzongu, North Sikkim
Birdwatching in Dzongu's side valleys
wildlife · Half day Birdwatching in Dzongu's side valleys Dzongu, North Sikkim

Gurudongmar Lake

Morning at Gurudongmar Lake
snow · 30–45 minutes at the lake Morning at Gurudongmar Lake Gurudongmar Lake, North Sikkim
The lakeside shrine at Gurudongmar
spiritual · 15–20 minutes The lakeside shrine at Gurudongmar Gurudongmar Lake, North Sikkim
The plateau drive from Thangu to Gurudongmar
adventure · 1.5–2 hours each way The plateau drive from Thangu to Gurudongmar Gurudongmar Lake, North Sikkim
Staying safe at 5,430 m
adventure · Plan before the trip Staying safe at 5,430 m Gurudongmar Lake, North Sikkim

Lachen

Afternoon at Lachen Monastery
spiritual · 1.5 hours Afternoon at Lachen Monastery Lachen, North Sikkim
Thangu and Chopta valley above Lachen
nature · Half day Thangu and Chopta valley above Lachen Lachen, North Sikkim
Village and farm walk in Lachen
village · 1–2 hours Village and farm walk in Lachen Lachen, North Sikkim
The 4 am start for Gurudongmar from Lachen
adventure · 7–8 hours return The 4 am start for Gurudongmar from Lachen Lachen, North Sikkim

Lachung

Morning walk to Lachung Monastery
spiritual · 1.5 hours Morning walk to Lachung Monastery Lachung, North Sikkim
Old village and orchard walk in Lachung
village · 2 hours Old village and orchard walk in Lachung Lachung, North Sikkim
Bhim Nala and the waterfall drive to Lachung
nature · 30 minutes at the falls Bhim Nala and the waterfall drive to Lachung Lachung, North Sikkim
A winter snow stay in Lachung
snow · 2 nights A winter snow stay in Lachung Lachung, North Sikkim

Yumthang Valley

Rhododendron season walk in Yumthang
nature · 1–2 hours in the valley Rhododendron season walk in Yumthang Yumthang Valley, North Sikkim
Snow at Zero Point (Yumesamdong)
snow · 3 hours return from Yumthang Snow at Zero Point (Yumesamdong) Yumthang Valley, North Sikkim
The Yumthang hot spring by the river
nature · 30–45 minutes The Yumthang hot spring by the river Yumthang Valley, North Sikkim
Yaks and meadows on the Yumthang floor
wildlife · 1 hour Yaks and meadows on the Yumthang floor Yumthang Valley, North Sikkim

West and South Sikkim

Namchi

Samdruptse and the statue of Guru Rinpoche
spiritual · 1.5–2 hours Samdruptse and the statue of Guru Rinpoche Namchi, West and South Sikkim
Char Dham pilgrimage on Solophok hill
spiritual · 2 hours Char Dham pilgrimage on Solophok hill Namchi, West and South Sikkim
Walk up Tendong Hill from Damthang
nature · 5–6 hours return Walk up Tendong Hill from Damthang Namchi, West and South Sikkim
Namchi bazaar food trail
food · 2 hours Namchi bazaar food trail Namchi, West and South Sikkim

Pelling

Morning at Pemayangtse Monastery
spiritual · 1.5–2 hours Morning at Pemayangtse Monastery Pelling, West and South Sikkim
Forest walk to the Rabdentse ruins
culture · 1.5 hours Forest walk to the Rabdentse ruins Pelling, West and South Sikkim
Day trip to Khecheopalri Lake and the waterfalls
nature · Full day (6–7 hours) Day trip to Khecheopalri Lake and the waterfalls Pelling, West and South Sikkim
Hike up to Sangachoeling Monastery
adventure · 2–3 hours return Hike up to Sangachoeling Monastery Pelling, West and South Sikkim

Ravangla

Early morning at Buddha Park, Tathagata Tsal
spiritual · 1.5 hours Early morning at Buddha Park, Tathagata Tsal Ravangla, West and South Sikkim
Ralang Monastery and the old gompa
culture · 2 hours Ralang Monastery and the old gompa Ravangla, West and South Sikkim
Walk through Temi Tea Garden
tea · Half day Walk through Temi Tea Garden Ravangla, West and South Sikkim
Day walk to Maenam Hill
nature · 7–8 hours return Day walk to Maenam Hill Ravangla, West and South Sikkim

Rinchenpong

Rinchenpong Monastery and the Adi Buddha
spiritual · 1 hour Rinchenpong Monastery and the Adi Buddha Rinchenpong, West and South Sikkim
Ridge walk to Resum Monastery
nature · 2–3 hours return Ridge walk to Resum Monastery Rinchenpong, West and South Sikkim
Village walk to the poison lake
village · 1.5 hours Village walk to the poison lake Rinchenpong, West and South Sikkim
A day on a Kaluk and Rinchenpong farm
village · Half day A day on a Kaluk and Rinchenpong farm Rinchenpong, West and South Sikkim

Yuksom

Heritage walk to Norbugang and Kathok Lake
culture · 1.5–2 hours Heritage walk to Norbugang and Kathok Lake Yuksom, West and South Sikkim
Forest hike to Dubdi Monastery
spiritual · 2–2.5 hours return Forest hike to Dubdi Monastery Yuksom, West and South Sikkim
Visit Tashiding Monastery on its sacred hill
spiritual · Half day Visit Tashiding Monastery on its sacred hill Yuksom, West and South Sikkim
Short trek to Tshoka and Dzongri
adventure · 4–5 days Short trek to Tshoka and Dzongri Yuksom, West and South Sikkim

Darjeeling

Darjeeling

Toy train joy ride from Darjeeling to Ghum
culture · 2 hours Toy train joy ride from Darjeeling to Ghum Darjeeling, Darjeeling
Garden walk and tasting at Happy Valley Tea Estate
tea · 1.5–2 hours Garden walk and tasting at Happy Valley Tea Estate Darjeeling, Darjeeling
HMI museum and the Himalayan zoo
wildlife · 3 hours HMI museum and the Himalayan zoo Darjeeling, Darjeeling
Chowrasta morning and breakfast at Glenary's
food · 2 hours Chowrasta morning and breakfast at Glenary's Darjeeling, Darjeeling

Kurseong

Tea walk and tasting at Makaibari
tea · 2–3 hours Tea walk and tasting at Makaibari Kurseong, Darjeeling
Netaji Museum at Giddapahar
culture · 1 hour Netaji Museum at Giddapahar Kurseong, Darjeeling
Forest walk on Dow Hill
nature · 2–3 hours Forest walk on Dow Hill Kurseong, Darjeeling
Eagle's Crag viewpoint and the toy train in the bazaar
culture · 1.5 hours Eagle's Crag viewpoint and the toy train in the bazaar Kurseong, Darjeeling

Mirik

Morning walk around Sumendu Lake
nature · 1.5 hours Morning walk around Sumendu Lake Mirik, Darjeeling
Bokar Monastery above Mirik
spiritual · 1 hour Bokar Monastery above Mirik Mirik, Darjeeling
Tea gardens and orange orchards around Mirik
tea · Half day Tea gardens and orange orchards around Mirik Mirik, Darjeeling
Pashupati market on the Nepal border
village · Half day Pashupati market on the Nepal border Mirik, Darjeeling

Sandakphu

Sunrise on Everest and the Sleeping Buddha
snow · 1–2 hours at dawn Sunrise on Everest and the Sleeping Buddha Sandakphu, Darjeeling
Singalila ridge trek from Manebhanjan to Sandakphu
adventure · 3 days up, 1–3 days down Singalila ridge trek from Manebhanjan to Sandakphu Sandakphu, Darjeeling
Land Rover ride up the Singalila ridge
adventure · 4–5 hours each way Land Rover ride up the Singalila ridge Sandakphu, Darjeeling
Red pandas and rhododendrons in Singalila National Park
wildlife · Built into the trek Red pandas and rhododendrons in Singalila National Park Sandakphu, Darjeeling

Siliguri

Drive into the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary from Sukna
wildlife · 3–4 hours Drive into the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary from Sukna Siliguri, Darjeeling
The white stupa at Salugara monastery
spiritual · 1 hour The white stupa at Salugara monastery Siliguri, Darjeeling
Coronation Bridge and the Teesta gorge at Sevoke
nature · 2 hours Coronation Bridge and the Teesta gorge at Sevoke Siliguri, Darjeeling
A Siliguri food evening of thalis, rolls and momos
food · 2–3 hours A Siliguri food evening of thalis, rolls and momos Siliguri, Darjeeling

Tiger Hill

Kangchenjunga sunrise from Tiger Hill
nature · 4 hours including the drive Kangchenjunga sunrise from Tiger Hill Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
Ghum Monastery and its Maitreya Buddha
spiritual · 45 minutes Ghum Monastery and its Maitreya Buddha Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
Batasia Loop and the Gorkha war memorial
culture · 30–45 minutes Batasia Loop and the Gorkha war memorial Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
Walk down from Tiger Hill through the Senchal forest
nature · 1.5–2 hours Walk down from Tiger Hill through the Senchal forest Tiger Hill, Darjeeling

Kalimpong

Kalimpong

Morning at Zang Dhok Palri on Durpin Hill
spiritual · 1.5–2 hours Morning at Zang Dhok Palri on Durpin Hill Kalimpong, Kalimpong
Deolo Hill and Dr Graham's Homes
culture · 2–3 hours Deolo Hill and Dr Graham's Homes Kalimpong, Kalimpong
Cactus and orchid nurseries of Kalimpong
nature · 1–2 hours Cactus and orchid nurseries of Kalimpong Kalimpong, Kalimpong
Haat bazaar, cheese and lollipop trail
food · 2–3 hours Haat bazaar, cheese and lollipop trail Kalimpong, Kalimpong

Lava

Day walk into Neora Valley National Park
wildlife · 5–7 hours Day walk into Neora Valley National Park Lava, Kalimpong
Morning prayers at Lava monastery
spiritual · 1 hour Morning prayers at Lava monastery Lava, Kalimpong
Changey Falls and Kolakham
nature · 3–4 hours Changey Falls and Kolakham Lava, Kalimpong
Early birding walk on the Lava forest roads
wildlife · 2–3 hours Early birding walk on the Lava forest roads Lava, Kalimpong

Lolegaon

Canopy walk in the Lolegaon heritage forest
adventure · 1 hour Canopy walk in the Lolegaon heritage forest Lolegaon, Kalimpong
Sunrise at Jhandi Dara
nature · 2–3 hours Sunrise at Jhandi Dara Lolegaon, Kalimpong
Evening at the Kafer viewpoint
nature · 1–1.5 hours Evening at the Kafer viewpoint Lolegaon, Kalimpong
Village walk with a Lolegaon host
village · 2 hours Village walk with a Lolegaon host Lolegaon, Kalimpong

Rishop

Sunrise walk to Tiffin Dara
nature · 2 hours Sunrise walk to Tiffin Dara Rishop, Kalimpong
Forest trail between Rishop and Lava
adventure · 1.5–3 hours Forest trail between Rishop and Lava Rishop, Kalimpong
Evening in a Rishop homestay kitchen
village · 2 hours Evening in a Rishop homestay kitchen Rishop, Kalimpong
Mountain and night-sky photography
nature · 2–3 hours Mountain and night-sky photography Rishop, Kalimpong

Sillery Gaon

Walk to Ramitey Dara above the Teesta
nature · 2–3 hours Walk to Ramitey Dara above the Teesta Sillery Gaon, Kalimpong
Damsang Fort, seat of the last Lepcha king
culture · 2–3 hours Damsang Fort, seat of the last Lepcha king Sillery Gaon, Kalimpong
Pedong and the Sangchen Dorjee monastery
spiritual · 1.5–2 hours Pedong and the Sangchen Dorjee monastery Sillery Gaon, Kalimpong
Farm morning and home cooking in Sillery
food · 2–3 hours Farm morning and home cooking in Sillery Sillery Gaon, Kalimpong

Dooars

Buxa

Walk up to Buxa Fort from Santalabari
adventure · 4–5 hours return Walk up to Buxa Fort from Santalabari Buxa, Dooars
Ridge walk to Lepchakha
village · 3–4 hours from Buxa Fort and back Ridge walk to Lepchakha Buxa, Dooars
Jayanti riverbed and the path to Mahakal
nature · 2–5 hours Jayanti riverbed and the path to Mahakal Buxa, Dooars
Forest drive from Rajabhatkhawa
wildlife · 2–3 hours Forest drive from Rajabhatkhawa Buxa, Dooars

Chilapata

Jeep safari to Nal Raja Garh
wildlife · 2–2.5 hours Jeep safari to Nal Raja Garh Chilapata, Dooars
Village walk in Kodalbasti
village · 1.5–2 hours Village walk in Kodalbasti Chilapata, Dooars
A night at the Mendabari forest lodge
nature · Overnight A night at the Mendabari forest lodge Chilapata, Dooars
Morning birding on the Chilapata edge
wildlife · 2–3 hours Morning birding on the Chilapata edge Chilapata, Dooars

Gorumara and Lataguri

Jatraprasad watchtower safari
wildlife · About 2 hours Jatraprasad watchtower safari Gorumara and Lataguri, Dooars
Medla watchtower by bullock cart
wildlife · 2–2.5 hours Medla watchtower by bullock cart Gorumara and Lataguri, Dooars
Evening on the Murti riverbed
nature · 1–1.5 hours Evening on the Murti riverbed Gorumara and Lataguri, Dooars
Half day at the Jalpesh temple near Mainaguri
spiritual · 3–4 hours Half day at the Jalpesh temple near Mainaguri Gorumara and Lataguri, Dooars

Jaldapara

Jeep safari across the Torsa grasslands
wildlife · 1.5–2 hours Jeep safari across the Torsa grasslands Jaldapara, Dooars
Morning elephant safari from Hollong, when running
wildlife · About 1 hour Morning elephant safari from Hollong, when running Jaldapara, Dooars
A respectful visit to Totopara
village · Half day A respectful visit to Totopara Jaldapara, Dooars
Tea estate walk near Madarihat
tea · 1–2 hours Tea estate walk near Madarihat Jaldapara, Dooars

Samsing and Suntalekhola

Morning walk through Samsing tea gardens
tea · 2 hours Morning walk through Samsing tea gardens Samsing and Suntalekhola, Dooars
Walk to the hanging bridge at Suntalekhola
nature · 1–2 hours Walk to the hanging bridge at Suntalekhola Samsing and Suntalekhola, Dooars
Picnic at Rocky Island on the Murti
nature · 2–3 hours Picnic at Rocky Island on the Murti Samsing and Suntalekhola, Dooars
Sunset at the Lali Guras viewpoint
nature · 1–1.5 hours Sunset at the Lali Guras viewpoint Samsing and Suntalekhola, Dooars

Bhutan

Haa Valley

Chele La pass and the walk to Kila Nunnery
adventure · 3 hours Chele La pass and the walk to Kila Nunnery Haa Valley, Bhutan
The White and Black Temples of Haa
spiritual · 2 hours The White and Black Temples of Haa Haa Valley, Bhutan
A night in a Haa farmhouse
village · Overnight A night in a Haa farmhouse Haa Valley, Bhutan
Making hoentey, the buckwheat dumplings of Haa
food · 2 hours Making hoentey, the buckwheat dumplings of Haa Haa Valley, Bhutan

Paro

The Tiger's Nest walk to Paro Taktsang
adventure · 5–6 hours The Tiger's Nest walk to Paro Taktsang Paro, Bhutan
Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum
culture · 3 hours Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum Paro, Bhutan
Early morning at Kyichu Lhakhang
spiritual · 1 hour Early morning at Kyichu Lhakhang Paro, Bhutan
Archery match and farmhouse dinner in Paro
village · 4 hours Archery match and farmhouse dinner in Paro Paro, Bhutan

Phobjikha

Watching black-necked cranes in Phobjikha
wildlife · 2–3 hours Watching black-necked cranes in Phobjikha Phobjikha, Bhutan
Gangtey Goenpa above the valley
spiritual · 1.5 hours Gangtey Goenpa above the valley Phobjikha, Bhutan
The Gangtey nature trail across Phobjikha
nature · 2 hours The Gangtey nature trail across Phobjikha Phobjikha, Bhutan
Farmhouse night and hot stone bath in Phobjikha
village · Overnight Farmhouse night and hot stone bath in Phobjikha Phobjikha, Bhutan

Phuentsholing

Evening at Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang
spiritual · 1 hour Evening at Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang Phuentsholing, Bhutan
Kharbandi Goemba and the view over the plains
spiritual · 2 hours Kharbandi Goemba and the view over the plains Phuentsholing, Bhutan
Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre
wildlife · 1 hour Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre Phuentsholing, Bhutan
Food walk across the Phuentsholing border
food · 2 hours Food walk across the Phuentsholing border Phuentsholing, Bhutan

Punakha

Punakha Dzong at the river confluence
culture · 2 hours Punakha Dzong at the river confluence Punakha, Bhutan
Walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang
village · 1.5 hours Walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang Punakha, Bhutan
Crossing the Punakha suspension bridge
nature · 1 hour Crossing the Punakha suspension bridge Punakha, Bhutan
Dochula pass and the 108 chortens
nature · 1 hour Dochula pass and the 108 chortens Punakha, Bhutan

Thimphu

Buddha Dordenma on Kuensel Phodrang ridge
spiritual · 1.5 hours Buddha Dordenma on Kuensel Phodrang ridge Thimphu, Bhutan
Tashichho Dzong after office hours
culture · 1.5 hours Tashichho Dzong after office hours Thimphu, Bhutan
Morning kora at the Memorial Chorten
spiritual · 1 hour Morning kora at the Memorial Chorten Thimphu, Bhutan
Weekend market and ema datshi trail in Thimphu
food · 2–3 hours Weekend market and ema datshi trail in Thimphu Thimphu, Bhutan

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