This journey captures the highlights of the Indian states of West Bengal and Sikkim, uncovering remarkable religious monuments, Tibetan culture and spectacular mountain scenery.

12 Days & 10 Nights

Day 1: Fly to Kolkata (N)

Day 2: Kolkata

Arrive in Kolkata (Calcutta) and transfer to the Oberoi Grand for a 2-night stay.(N)

Day 3: Kolkata

Morning walking tour including a visit to the colourful flower market. Afternoon cruise on the Hooghly river. (B)

Day 4: Fly to Bagdogra . Kalimpong

Fly to Bagdogra and drive to the remote hill station of Kalimpong. Stay overnight at the Elgin Silver Oaks. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Gangtok

Drive to Gangtok, which offers superb views ofthe entire Kanchenjunga range. Stay 2 nights at the Elgin Nor-Khill. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Gangtok

Morning tour of the 16th-century Rumtek monastery and the 200-year-old Enchey monastery. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Pelling

Drive to Pelling and visit the Pemayangtse monastery and the Rabdentse ruins.
Overnight at the Elgin Mount Pandim. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Darjeeling

Morning visit to Khecheopari lake before driving to Darjeeling. Stay 3 nights at Glenburn Tea Estate outside Darjeeling. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Darjeeling

Full-day guided walking tour of the estate. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Darjeeling

Ride the toy train from Darjeeling to Ghoom. Afternoon guided walking tour of Darjeeling including the Tibetan Refugee Centre and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Fly to Kolkata

Drive to Bagdogra and fly to Kolkata for an overnight stay at the Oberoi Grand. (B)

Day 12: Fly home (N)