Sikkim's North is a place unreal to the known world. Mountain peaks in snow, the fresh air of high altitude, valleys in flowers and villages remaining within their ancient culture. Sikkims west with the stunning views from Pelling to the Mt Kanchenzonga and its highly cultural surrounding of two of Sikkims oldest and most important monasteries and the forest surrounded mystic Khecheopari Lake show Sikkim's green side. Gangtok showcases its glorious past as an independent Buddhist kingdom. The famous Rumtek Monastary impresses with its authentic architecture and atmosphere.

Itenerary:

Day 01 Arrival at Calcutta. Sightseeing and onward journey by night train to New Jalpaiguri Day 02 Transfer from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling Day 03 Early morning drive to the panoramic view point of Tiger Hill. . Visit of Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop , Himalayan Zoo, Tea Garden, Tibetan Refugee Center. Day 04 Transfer from Darjeeling to Gangtok Day 05 Drive from Gangtok to Lachung in North Sikkim. Visit to the Lachung Monastery  and the  “Dzumsa”, North Sikkim’s unique independent governing body                    Day 06 Visit to the high altitude flower valley of Yumthang surrounded by snow peaked mountains, return to Lachung Day 07 Return to Gangtok via Phodong and Labrang Day 08 Visit to Rumtek Monastry, the Namgyal  Institute of Tibeteology, the Do-Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastary and Tashi View Point, the Himalayan Zoological Park and Ganesh Tok Day 09 Visit to the high altitude Tsomgo Lake east of Gangtok. Day 10 Transfer from Gangtok to Pelling. Day 11 Excursion to Kecheopari Lake, Kanchenchunga Waterfalls and Rimbi. Evening visit to Pemayangste Monastery Day 12 Early Morning visit top Sanga Choeling Monastery, Drive to Kalimpong Day 13 Visit of Kalimpong,   the famous Kalimpong  nurseries and the picturesque town Day 14 Return to New Jalpaiguri and onward journey by night train to Calcutta Day 15 Day free at Calcutta. Returnflight