Hidden Kingdoms & Skywalks – A 6-Day Circuit Through Western Sikkim

Arrive at Bagdogra and drive to Gangtok, the starting point of your offbeat Himalayan trail. Check into your stay and step out for a leisurely evening walk along MG Road.

Browse curious shops, sip hot chai, and catch the rhythm of Sikkimese life.

Overnight in Gangtok

Begin the day at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, where ancient manuscripts and thangkas whisper stories of a deep-rooted culture.

Visit Ranka Monastery next, tucked into the hillside with prayer wheels that hum softly in the breeze.

In the evening, ride the ropeway over Gangtok and watch the sun set behind the Kanchenjunga.

Overnight in Gangtok

Spend your morning exploring the Black Cat Museum, which uncovers lesser-known chapters of Sikkim’s military and cultural past.

Then begin the scenic drive to Rinchenpong, a quiet hill town where the mountains feel closer and the pace slower.

Overnight in Rinchenpong

Start the day at the Pelling Skywalk—a glass-bottomed bridge suspended in the clouds. From there, hike to the ruins of Rabdentse, once the capital of Sikkim and now a place where moss grows on memory.

Visit Pemayangtse Monastery before heading to Reshi, where a hot spring awaits in the forest. As the day winds down, stop by Azing’s Model Farm to taste wines made from wild fruits and mountain flowers.

Overnight in Rinchenpong

Drive to Kalimpong with a detour to Tarey Bhir—a narrow ridge with a dramatic drop, where the valley rolls out beneath your feet.

At the Triveni confluence, watch the Teesta and Rangeet rivers merge in silence. Later, take to the waters with a gentle rafting session before visiting the famous Cactus Garden, where desert meets Himalaya in a greenhouse bloom.

Overnight in Kalimpong

After breakfast, drive back to Bagdogra Airport. This might be the end of the road, but the old monasteries, wild trails, and slow mountain stories will stay with you—long after you’ve left Sikkim behind.