Arrive Bagdogra Airport from Delhi or Kolkata and drive 90 km to Darjeeling (2134 m); famous worldwide for tea. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.

Early morning proceed for excursion to Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga range of mountains. Return to hotel visiting Ghoom Monastery (Yiga Choling)on the way

The Yiga Choling Monastery belonging to the Gelugpa Sect was built in 1850 by a Lama Sherap Gyatsho and contains a 15 feet high statue of Maitrey Buddha. This Monastery is the first monastery of Darjeeling.

After breakfast visit to Dali Monastery and Aloobari Monastery. After lunch visit to Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre and Bhutia Busty Monastery. Evening walk around the colorful town of Darjeeling.

Drive to Gangtok. Rest of the day free at leisure.

After breakfast excursion to Rumtek Monastery and Research Institute of Tibetology. After lunch, visit to Govt. Institute of Cottage Industry (Handicraft Centre), Flower Show and Enchey Monastery. Evening walk around the local market.

The Rumtek Monastery belonging to the Karma Kargupa Sect is certainly the largest monastery is Sikkim. Built in 1960 by His Holiness the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa the Rumtek Monastery has its origins in Tibet .It now functions as the headquarters of the Dharma Chakra Religious Centre. Located within the complex is the Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies. The centre houses some of the world's most unique religious scriptures, manuscripts and religious art objects. The Enchey Monastery meaning the Solitary temple is located on a hilltop above Gangtok . This Monastery rebuilt in 1910 belongs to the Nyingmapa order and was once the hermitage site of Lama Drupthob Karpo, a Tantric Master.

Full day excursion to Phodong and Labrang Monastery.

Phodong Monastery in North Sikkim is 28 kms from Gangtok belong to the Kargyupa Sect. The original monastery has been rebuilt and is today one of the most beautiful monasteries in Sikkim. It possesses the old mural paintings and has around 260 monks.

The Labrang Monastery belongs to the Nyingmapa Sect which is one of the oldest sect in Tibetan Buddhism.

After breakfast drive to Pelling the second oldest capital of Sikkim. On the way visit Bon Monastery.

The Bon Monastery was built by Lama Yung Drung Tsultrim to spread the teachings of Lord Tonpa Shenrab Mibo. The Bon religion was founded eighteen thousand and fifteen years ago by Lord Tonpa Shenrab and was the principal religion of Tibet before the arrival of Buddhism.

Excursion to Tashiding Monastery.

The Tashiding Monastery belonging to the Nyingmapa order, was built in 1717 and is on the top of a hill that looms up between the Rathong and the Rangit river. The main monastery was built by Pedi Wangmo during the reign of Chakdor Namgyal, the third king of Sikkim. There are many Chortens (stupas) dedicated to some Chogyals (Kings) and some religious personalities of Sikkim. It is believed that even a slight glimpse of the monastery cleanses all sins.

After breakfast visit to Pemayangtse Monastery, Sangacholing Monastery and the Ruins of Rabdentse Palace.

The Pemayangtse Monastery, built in the 17th century is the most important monastery of the Nyingmapa order .On the top floor of the monastery there is a wooden sculpture depicting the Mahaguru's Heavenly Palace 'Sangthokpalri'. This masterpiece was completed by the late Dungzin Rimpoche, who took 5 years to craft it single handed.
Considered the oldest in Sikkim, Sanga Choling means 'the island of esoteric teaching'. Gutted by fire, it has been rebuilt and houses some of the original clay statues.

The Rabdentse ruins was the second capital of Sikkim and was established in the late 17th century by the second Chogyal (King).It was abandoned towards the end of the 18th century because of the threats posed by the surrounding countries. The scenic view from the top of the ruin scanning across deep valleys to the mystic heights of Kangchenjunga ranges, is something to be etched in memory.

After breakfast transfer to Kalimpong. Afternoon visit Durpin Monastery (Zong Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery), Thongsa Monastery and Tarpa Cholling Monstery. Evening visits to nurseries and local markets.

Consecrated personally by the Dalai Lama in 1976, the Zong Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery contains the Kanguyar, in 108 volumes, brought by the Dalai Lama when he fled Tibet. This monastery lies nestled on Durpin Hill which offers a panoramic view of Kalimpong.

The Thongsa Monastery or Bhutanese Monastery which was built in 1692 and is considered the oldest in this area.

After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra airport, Bhadrapur Airport or Phuentsholing (Indo-Bhutan border).