Glacial Lakes & Mountain Legends – A 7-Day North Sikkim Expedition

Arrive at Bagdogra and wind your way up to Gangtok. As the plains give way to pine-covered hills, you’ll feel the world slow down.

By evening, take a walk along MG Road—vibrant with cafés, prayer flags, and the scent of local delicacies.

Overnight in Gangtok

Spend your morning at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, where ancient scriptures and artefacts trace the region’s spiritual roots.

Head to the peaceful Ranka Monastery for a quiet chanting session, where time seems to stretch.

End your day with a sunset ride on the Gangtok ropeway, with the Kanchenjunga glowing softly in the distance.

Overnight in Gangtok

Start your day at the Black Cat Museum, a place that offers rare insights into Sikkim’s lesser-known history. After lunch, drive westward to Rinchenpong—a village that doesn’t try to impress, just gently welcomes.

Overnight in Rinchenpong

Begin with a trip to the Pelling Skywalk, where glass bridges frame snow-capped peaks. A short hike takes you to the moss-covered ruins of Rabdentse, once the seat of a forgotten kingdom.

Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, steeped in quiet rituals.

In the afternoon, soak in the Reshi hot springs, then unwind with a wine-tasting session at Azing’s Model Farm, where the drinks are crafted with mountain fruits and old stories.

Overnight in Rinchenpong

Drive to Hilley, the entry point for the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary. From here, take a slow 2-3 hour trek through a forest aflame with blooms—crimson, pink, ivory, and gold.

The scent of earth and blossoms lingers as you return to the quiet charm of Hilley.

Overnight in Hilley

Drive towards Kalimpong, stopping at Tarey Bhir—a dramatic cliff-edge walk with sweeping views over river valleys.

Witness the confluence of the Teesta and Rangeet, then feel the adrenaline in your veins with an optional river rafting session.

In Kalimpong, visit the Cactus Garden, a living museum of prickly, beautiful resilience.

Overnight in Kalimpong

After breakfast, journey back to Bagdogra Airport. With you, carry more than photographs—stories of sacred waters, wildflowers, sky bridges, and slow mornings that remind you how beautiful unhurried travel can be.

Trip ends, but the memory lingers.