Wild Valleys & Lost Paths – A Spiti Circuit with a Pulse

Land at Bagdogra Airport and drive to Gangtok—your first brush with Sikkim’s charm. Spend the evening ambling through MG Road, where cafes hum with laughter and prayer flags flutter in the breeze.

Overnight in Gangtok

Begin your day at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, a rich introduction to Buddhist heritage. Visit the peaceful Ranka Monastery, where chants echo against forested hills.

Wrap up with a scenic cable car ride and sunset at Tashi View Point, painting Kanchenjunga in twilight hues.

Overnight in Gangtok

Set out early for a drive along the Silk Route via Nathula Pass and the shimmering Tsomgo Lake. Wind through Nathang Valley’s cloud-kissed ridges, and reach Zuluk, a little-known hamlet known for its spiral roads and soul-stirring views.

Stay in a cozy boutique homestay overlooking the mountains.

Overnight in Zuluk

Take the scenic route through West Sikkim to reach Rinchenpong, a hidden retreat framed by forest and snow peaks. Your room opens up to the mighty Kanchenjunga.

Spend the evening unwinding with a view.

Overnight in Rinchenpong

Explore the thrilling Pelling Skywalk and hike to the Rabdentse ruins, Sikkim’s former capital. Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, then soak in Reshi hot springs, believed to have healing powers.

End your day at Azing’s Model Farm, sipping handcrafted wines with stories from the land.

Overnight in Rinchenpong

Drive to Hilley, the base village for the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary. Trek through forests ablaze with 5–6 vibrant hues of rhododendrons (March–April bloom).

Spend a quiet evening in Hilley, surrounded by whispering pines and sleepy trails.

Overnight in Hilley

En route to Kalimpong, stop at Tarey Bhir, a dramatic cliff-edge viewpoint. Watch the Teesta and Rangeet Rivers merge below, then try river rafting through Sikkim’s lush gorge-scapes.

End the day at the unique Cactus Garden, Asia’s largest.

Overnight in Kalimpong

After breakfast, drive to Bagdogra Airport, with bags full of souvenirs and hearts full of stories. Trip ends, but the Himalayas stay with you.