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1.5 hours Sunrise over Kangchenjunga at the watchtower Chatakpur · Free for homestay guests

2–3 hours Forest walk in Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary Chatakpur · ₹500–1,000 per group for a local guide,…

1–2 nights Living with an eco-village family Chatakpur · ₹1,800–2,800 per person per day with me…

Half day Toy train to Sonada, then up to Chatakpur Chatakpur · Toy train fare plus ₹800–1,500 car from…

2.5–3 hours Tenzing's institute and the red pandas Darjeeling · ₹100–150 per person combined ticket (In…

2 hours A morning at Happy Valley tea estate Darjeeling · ₹100–300 per person for tour and tastin…

1.5–2 hours Chowrasta, Observatory Hill and Mahakal Darjeeling · Free

3 hours, spread across a day Glenary's, Keventers and a momo crawl Darjeeling · ₹600–1,200 per person, indicative 2026

45 minutes Batasia Loop at first light Ghum · ₹20–50 entry, indicative 2026

45 minutes Yiga Choeling, the old Ghum monastery Ghum · Free; small donation welcome

30–45 minutes The railway museum at Ghum station Ghum · Small fee, or included in joyride ticket

2 hours Steam joyride from Darjeeling to Ghum Ghum · ₹1,500–1,600 steam, ₹800–1,000 diesel, …

2–3 hours Walk the rows at Makaibari Kurseong · ₹200–500 per person, indicative 2026

1 hour Netaji's house at Giddapahar Kurseong · Free

3–4 hours Eagle's Crag and the Dow Hill forest Kurseong · Free; taxi ₹500–1,000 if you skip the c…

2.5–3 hours to Darjeeling Ride the toy train through Kurseong bazaar Kurseong · Check IRCTC; ≈ ₹800–1,600 for DHR servi…

Dawn walk to the Kangchenjunga viewpoint

1.5 hours Dawn walk to the Kangchenjunga viewpoint Lepchajagat · Free

Birding along the Lepchajagat ridge

2–3 hours Birding along the Lepchajagat ridge Lepchajagat · Free; local guide ₹800–1,500, indicative

Jorepokhri lake and Sukhiapokhri market

Half day Jorepokhri lake and Sukhiapokhri market Lepchajagat · ₹40–80 shared jeep each way, or ₹1,000–…

A homestay night in the forest

1 night A homestay night in the forest Lepchajagat · ₹1,500–2,500 per person with meals, ind…

1.5–2 hours Round Sumendu Lake on foot and by boat Mirik · Walk free; boat ₹200–400, indicative 20…

1 hour Bokar Monastery above the lake Mirik · Free; donations welcome

Half day Tea gardens and orange orchards around Mirik Mirik · ₹1,500–2,500 per car, indicative 2026

2–3 hours Across to the Pashupatinagar market Mirik · Car ₹1,200–2,000 return, indicative 2026

1 hour Rabindra Bhavan, where Tagore stayed Mungpoo · Free or a small fee, indicative

1–2 hours Through the cinchona plantations Mungpoo · Included in car hire

Half day Tagore's birthday at Rabindra Bhavan Mungpoo · Free

Full day Mungpoo, Sittong and Kurseong in one day Mungpoo · ₹3,500–5,000 per car from Darjeeling, i…

2 hours Sunrise over Everest and Kangchenjunga Sandakphu · Free once you are at Sandakphu

5–7 days return The Singalila trek from Manebhanjan Sandakphu · ₹9,000–16,000 per person for a self-org…

1–2 days Land Rover ride up the Singalila Ridge Sandakphu · ₹5,500–7,500 per vehicle return, indica…

Half day Red pandas and rhododendrons in Singalila Sandakphu · Included in park entry and guide fee

2 hours Orange orchard walk in winter Sittong · Free for homestay guests; oranges ₹50–1…

Half day Hornbills and forest birds at Latpanchar Sittong · ₹800–1,500 guide per group plus car, in…

2–3 hours Sunrise at Ahaldara viewpoint Sittong · ₹1,000–2,000 per car from Sittong, indi…

2–3 hours Village food in a Sittong homestay Sittong · Included in homestay rate

3–3.5 hours from Darjeeling Kangchenjunga sunrise from Tiger Hill Tiger Hill · ₹1,500–2,200 per car with Ghum and Bata…

1–2 hours A morning walk in Senchal forest Tiger Hill · Free; included in Tiger Hill car with e…

1.5–2 hours Walk down from Tiger Hill to Jorebungalow Tiger Hill · Free; shared jeep back ₹30–60, indicati…

3–4 hours Birding on the Senchal ridge Tiger Hill · ₹1,500–3,000 for car and local guide, i…

2 hours Walk to Damsang Fort, the Lepcha stronghold Algarah · Free; local taxi ₹300–600 if needed, in…

Half day Algarah to Pedong on the old wool road Algarah · Car ₹2,000–3,000 for the half day, indi…

3 hours Early birding on the Algarah–Lava road Algarah · Car ₹1,500–2,500, guide ₹1,000–1,500, i…

1 hour Morning at the Algarah jeep stand and bazaar Algarah · ₹50–150 for tea and snacks, indicative

4–5 hours Trek to Sillery Gaon and Ramitey Dara Icchey Gaon · Guide ₹500–1,000, indicative

2–3 hours Dawn birding walk at the forest edge Icchey Gaon · Free; local guide ₹500–1,000, indicative

4 hours Damsang Fort and Pedong monastery half-day Icchey Gaon · Car ₹1,500–2,500, indicative

3 hours A day on the farm and in the homestay kitchen Icchey Gaon · Usually free for guests; tip welcome

2–3 hours Durpin morning at Zang Dhok Palri Kalimpong · Free entry; taxi ₹300–600 return, indic…

3 hours Deolo hilltop and Graham's Homes walk Kalimpong · ₹20–60 park entry; taxi up ₹300–500, in…

2–3 hours Haat Bazaar food walk and Kalimpong cheese Kalimpong · ₹300–700 per person for tastings, indic…

2 hours Orchid and cactus nurseries of Kalimpong Kalimpong · Free–₹50 per person entry, indicative

2 hours Walk down to Changey Falls Kolakham · Free; car ₹500–900 return, indicative

3 hours Guided walk on the Neora forest edge Kolakham · Guide ₹500–1,000 per group, indicative

1 hour Kanchenjunga dawn from Kolakham Kolakham · Free

1.5–2 hours Cardamom and ginger farm walk in Kolakham Kolakham · Free with your host; tip ₹200–500, indi…

1–2 hours Morning prayers at Lava's Kagyu monastery Lava · Free; donations welcome

3–4 hours one way Forest trail from Lava to Rishyap Lava · Guide ₹600–1,000 per group; return car …

3 hours Dawn birding walk on the Lava forest roads Lava · Birding guide ₹1,000–2,000 per group, i…

1–2 nights A winter night in Lava Lava · Forest lodge ₹2,000–3,500 per room nigh…

1–1.5 hours Canopy walk in Lolegaon's heritage forest Lolegaon · ₹30–60 per person, indicative

2–2.5 hours Kanchenjunga sunrise at Jhandi Dara Lolegaon · Car ₹500–900 per vehicle, indicative

2 hours Village and farm walk around Lolegaon Lolegaon · Free with your homestay host; tip ₹200–…

2 hours Homestay kitchen dinner in Lolegaon Lolegaon · Usually included in homestay meal plans

4–5 hours Jeep to Zero Point and a guided forest walk Neora Valley National Park · ₹2,500–4,000 per group incl. permit, je…

Full day A full birding day in Neora Valley Neora Valley National Park · Specialist guide ₹2,500–4,500 a day plu…

4–6 hours Dawn in red panda country Neora Valley National Park · Park fees plus guide ₹1,000–2,500, indi…

Full day or overnight The lower Neora forest from Samsing and Mouchuki Neora Valley National Park · Park fees plus guide; Mouchuki camp fro…

Sangchen Dorjee Gompa, Pedong's 1706 monastery

1 hour Sangchen Dorjee Gompa, Pedong's 1706 monastery Pedong · Free; donations welcome

Cross Hill and the French mission story

1–1.5 hours Cross Hill and the French mission story Pedong · Free

Down to the Reshi river on the old trade road

Half day Down to the Reshi river on the old trade road Pedong · Car ₹2,000–3,000 for the half day, indi…

Pedong bazaar walk and morning tea

1–1.5 hours Pedong bazaar walk and morning tea Pedong · ₹100–300 for tea and snacks, indicative

1 hour Sunrise over Kanchenjunga from the ridge Ramdhura · Free

2 hours Pine, cinchona and farm walk with your host Ramdhura · Free or a small tip, ₹200–500, indicati…

5–6 hours Icchey Gaon, Sillery and Ramitey Dara day Ramdhura · Car ₹1,500–2,500 for the day, indicative

2 hours Homestay dinner and valley lights at night Ramdhura · Included with homestay meals

2 hours Sunrise walk to Tiffin Dara Rishyap · Free; guide ₹300–500 if wanted, indicat…

2–3 hours Rhododendron forest walk at Rishyap Rishyap · Guide ₹500–1,000 per group, indicative

3 hours Birding morning on the Rishyap ridge Rishyap · Birding guide ₹1,000–2,000 per group, i…

2–3 hours Evening with a Rishyap homestay family Rishyap · Included in homestay stays

2–3 hours Ramitey Dara and the bends of the Teesta Sillery Gaon · Free; local car ₹500–1,000, indicative

1 hour Kanchenjunga sunrise from Sillery Gaon Sillery Gaon · Free

Half day Pedong, Cross Hill and Damsang loop Sillery Gaon · Local car ₹1,500–2,500, indicative

2–3 hours Forest walk from Sillery Gaon to Icchey Gaon Sillery Gaon · Guide ₹500–800, indicative

1–3 hours White-water rafting on the Teesta Teesta Bazaar · ₹800–3,000 per person by distance, indi…

1–2 hours Triveni, where the Teesta meets the Rangeet Teesta Bazaar · Free; car ₹500–1,000 from Teesta Bazaar…

1.5–2 hours Lovers Meet viewpoint and the Peshok climb Teesta Bazaar · Car ₹1,200–2,000 round trip, indicative

45 minutes A riverside dhaba stop on NH10 Teesta Bazaar · ₹100–250 per person, indicative

1–2 hours Rowing on Lampokhari Lake at first light Aritar · ₹50–200 per person for a boat, indicati…

1–1.5 hours Walk to Ari Bangla, the 1895 dak bungalow Aritar · Free

2.5–4 hours return Hike to Mankhim and the Rai hilltop temple Aritar · Free on foot; ₹800–1,500 by local taxi,…

45 minutes–1 hour A quiet hour at Aritar gompa Aritar · Free; donations welcome

30–40 minutes Visiting the shrine and Baba's room Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir · Free (permit and car extra)

20 minutes at the shrine, plus the drive Harbhajan Singh: the life and the legend Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir · Free

20–30 minutes The old bunker shrine on the road to Nathang Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir · Free (Silk Route permit and car extra)

Full day from Gangtok Baba Mandir in the snow, December to March Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir · ₹4,500–6,500 per car with Tsomgo, indic…

5–7 hours Guided hike towards Tinjure top Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary · ₹800–1,500 guide, plus permit and car

4–5 hours Early-morning birding at Fambong Lho Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary · ₹800–1,500 guide, plus permit and car

Overnight A night at the Golitar forest log house Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary · ₹500–1,500 per person, indicative

3–4 hours Spring rhododendron walk in Fambong Lho Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary · ₹50–200 permit, plus car

2 hours MG Marg and Lal Bazaar evening walk Gangtok · Free

Half day Tibetology institute and Do-drul Chorten Gangtok · ₹25–50 museum fee, chorten free

3–4 hours Tashi Viewpoint, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok Gangtok · ₹1,800–3,500 per car, indicative

2–3 hours Momos, thukpa and Sikkimese home food Gangtok · ₹300–700 per person, indicative

20–30 minutes Elephant Lake from the road above Kupup · Free (Silk Route permit and car extra)

10–15 minutes The Yak Golf Course, highest in the world Kupup · Free to view (not open for public play)

15–20 minutes Looking towards Jelep La and the wool road Kupup · Free (Silk Route permit and car extra)

2–2.5 hours with stops The high road from Kupup to Nathang and Zuluk Kupup · Part of the Silk Route car, ₹5,500–7,50…

30–45 minutes Gnathang 1888: reading the old battle ground Nathang Valley · Free (Silk Route permit and car extra)

1 hour Butter tea and the yak herders of Nathang Nathang Valley · ₹50–150 for tea and snacks, indicative …

1 night A night in a Nathang homestay, if acclimatised Nathang Valley · ₹1,500–2,500 a person, full board, indi…

Half a day Driving the old mule road from Zuluk to Kupup Nathang Valley · Part of the Silk Route car, ₹14,000–20,…

30–45 minutes at the pass A short visit to the border at 4,310 m Nathu La · Included in the Nathu La car; permit ≈ …

15–30 minutes Sherathang war memorial and the 1967 clashes Nathu La · Free

10–20 minutes Sherathang trade mart and the wool road Nathu La · Free

8–9 hours The Tsomgo, Nathu La and Baba Mandir day Nathu La · ₹6,500–9,000 per car, indicative 2026

2–3 hours Morning prayers at Lingdum Monastery Ranka · Free or ₹0–50, plus transport

1–2 hours Banjhakri Falls and the shaman story Ranka · ₹20–100 per person, indicative

1–2 hours Farm lanes and organic fields at Ranka Ranka · Free

5–6 hours Ranka and Rumtek monastery loop Ranka · ₹2,000–3,000 per car, indicative

1–1.5 hours A morning walk through Rhenock bazaar Rhenock · Free; ₹60–300 for breakfast, indicative

Half a day Drive the old trade road from Kalimpong via Pedong Rhenock · ₹3,000–4,500 for a reserved car Kalimpo…

Half a day Day hop from Rhenock to Aritar and Lampokhari Rhenock · ₹800–1,500 for a local taxi return, plu…

A day and a night A farm day at a Rhenock village homestay Rhenock · ₹1,500–2,500 per person with meals, ind…

1 hour Breakfast and a bazaar walk in Rongli Rongli · ₹80–200 per person, indicative

45 minutes–1 hour A riverside hour on the Rangpo at Rongli Rongli · Free

1–2 hours, or an overnight Lingtam village stop on the Zuluk road Rongli · Free to walk; homestay ₹1,500–2,500 per…

1.5–2.5 hours by car, with stops The forest climb from Rongli to Padamchen Rongli · Part of a Silk Route vehicle hire

2–3 hours Rumtek Monastery and the golden stupa Rumtek · Free or ₹0–50, plus transport

1–2 hours Walk to old Rumtek monastery Rumtek · Free

Half day to 2 days Losar and masked dances at Rumtek Rumtek · Free, plus transport and stay

5–6 hours Rumtek and Lingdum monasteries in a day Rumtek · ₹2,000–3,000 per car, indicative

45–60 minutes Early walk around the lake shore Tsomgo Lake · Free (permit and car extra)

10–20 minutes A short yak ride by the lake Tsomgo Lake · ₹300–600 per ride, indicative 2026

2 hours each way, with stops The Kyongnosla drive and its alpine forest Tsomgo Lake · Included in the Tsomgo car

Half a day Guru Purnima and the jhakris at the lake Tsomgo Lake · Free (permit and car extra)

2–3 hours Thambi viewpoint sunrise over the zigzag road Zuluk · Usually included in a Silk Route vehicl…

4–6 hours Lungthung and Nathang Valley morning drive Zuluk · Included in most Silk Route vehicle hir…

2–4 hours Birding in the Pangolakha forests around Zuluk Zuluk · Free on the road and village paths; a l…

An evening and a night A homestay evening in Zuluk village Zuluk · ₹1,500–2,500 per person with meals, ind…

20–30 minutes Guru Rinpoche's rock and paddy patch Chungthang · Free; offerings welcome

15 minutes The Teesta begins: the confluence view Chungthang · Free

30 minutes Understanding the 2023 flood at Chungthang Chungthang · Free

45 minutes Lunch at a Chungthang dhaba Chungthang · ₹150–300 per person, indicative, 2026

2–3 hours Cook and eat in a Lepcha kitchen Dzongu · Included in most homestay rates

3–6 hours Village-to-village walk with a Lepcha guide Dzongu · ₹800–1,500 per group, indicative, 2026

Half day A riverside hot spring soak Dzongu · Free or small fee; guide ₹500–1,000, in…

Full day, or 2 days with trek Tholung Monastery and upper Dzongu Dzongu · Guide ₹1,500–2,500 per day, indicative,…

20–30 minutes at the lake Twenty minutes on the Gurudongmar shore Gurudongmar Lake · Included in Lachen packages

Part of the lake visit The Guru Rinpoche legend, told on the shore Gurudongmar Lake · Free

1.5 hours each way The plateau drive from Thangu Gurudongmar Lake · Included in Lachen packages

Dawn trip from Lachen Seeing Gurudongmar frozen Gurudongmar Lake · Included in Lachen packages

20–30 minutes Standing at the blood brotherhood stones Kabi Lungchok · Free

45 minutes Detour to Phensang Monastery Kabi Lungchok · Free; offerings welcome

1.5–2 hours Birding in the Kabi forest Kabi Lungchok · Free; local guide ₹800–1,500, indicativ…

4–5 hours from Gangtok Half-day history circuit: Kabi, Phodong, Tumlong Kabi Lungchok · Car ₹2,500–3,500, indicative, 2026

1.5 hours Lachen Monastery and the valley view Lachen · Free; small offering welcome

Full day, gentle A rest-and-walk acclimatisation day Lachen · Extra hotel night ₹2,000–4,000 per room…

8–9 hours return The 4 am start for Gurudongmar Lachen · Included in packages; private car day ₹…

Seen on the Gurudongmar drive Yak herders of the upper Lachen valley Lachen · Free

1.5–2 hours Morning walk to Lachung Monastery Lachung · Free; a small offering is welcome

Half day A snow day around Lachung Lachung · ₹150–300 per item of hired gear, indica…

2 hours Village walk with a Lachungpa host Lachung · ₹500–1,000 per group for a local guide,…

2–3 hours Autumn colour on the Lachung valley road Lachung · Included in most packages; extra stops …

1 hour Kanchenjunga sunrise from Singhik Mangan and Singhik · Free

1 hour Cardamom and the Mangan bazaar Mangan and Singhik · ₹150–300 per 100 g of cardamom, indicat…

15–20 minutes Naga waterfall on the North Sikkim Highway Mangan and Singhik · Free

1.5–2 hours A ridge walk from Singhik to Mangan Mangan and Singhik · Free

45 minutes–1 hour Inside Phodong Monastery Phodong · Free; offerings welcome

Half day The Phodong chaam before Losoong Phodong · Free

15–20 minutes Seven Sisters Waterfall photo stop Phodong · Free

1.5–2 hours Labrang Gompa and a look at Tumlong Phodong · Free; car extra if not on a package

1 hour within the Yumthang morning Rhododendron photo stops on the Yumthang road Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary · Included in Lachung packages

2–3 hours Early birding in the Shingba forest Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary · Guide ₹800–1,500 per group, indicative,…

30 minutes within the Yumthang drive Find Sikkim's state tree Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary · Free

Within the Yumthang morning The sanctuary in autumn gold Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary · Included in Lachung packages

30 minutes Dawn tea and a health check at Thangu Thangu and Chopta Valley · ₹80–250 per person, indicative, 2026

1–2 hours Chopta Valley's high meadows Thangu and Chopta Valley · Included if covered by permit; ask oper…

1 hour Alpine flowers around Thangu Thangu and Chopta Valley · Free

Half day from Lachen Thangu as a high point for foreign visitors Thangu and Chopta Valley · Included in RAP packages; ask operator

3–4 hours from Lachung Rhododendron morning at Yumthang Yumthang Valley · Included in Lachung packages

30–45 minutes Soak in the Yumthang hot spring Yumthang Valley · Free or small donation

3–4 hours from Lachung Snow play on the Yumthang road Yumthang Valley · Gear hire ₹150–300 per item, indicative…

1 hour Riverside walk on the Yumthang meadow Yumthang Valley · Free

2–3 hours added to the Yumthang morning Forty minutes on the Zero Point snow Zero Point (Yume Samdong) · ₹3,000–4,500 per vehicle, indicative, 2…

5 minutes, every hour above 3,500 m An altitude check that keeps you safe Zero Point (Yume Samdong) · Free; pulse oximeter ₹800–1,500 to buy,…

15 minutes Tea at the end of the road Zero Point (Yume Samdong) · ₹40–150 per person, indicative, 2026

Planning note Zero Point or Katao: what to expect Zero Point (Yume Samdong) · Free

4–5 hours return Hilley to Barsey rhododendron walk Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary · Entry ₹50–100, indicative

Overnight Night at Guras Kunj and Kangchenjunga sunrise Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary · Hut bed and meals extra; confirm rates …

3–4 hours Birding for pheasants in the high forest Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary · Entry ₹50–100; guide ₹1,000–1,800, indi…

Full day Dentam and Soreng routes into Barsey Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary · Entry ₹50–100; guide ₹1,000–1,800, indi…

3 hours (pre-dawn start) Sunrise from Dzongri Top Dzongri and Goecha La · Included in your trek package

2–3 hours from Thansing or Lamuney Samiti Lake below Pandim Dzongri and Goecha La · Included in your trek package

8–10 hours return from Thansing or Lamuney Summit morning to Viewpoint 1 Dzongri and Goecha La · Included in your trek package

Full trekking day Rhododendron forests between Sachen and Tshoka Dzongri and Goecha La · Included in your trek package

Half day to a full evening Maghe Sankranti Mela on the Rangeet Jorethang · Free entry; budget ₹300–800 for food an…

1–2 hours Morning bazaar, sel roti and chhurpi Jorethang · ₹150–400 per person for snacks and tea,…

1 hour Evening walk along the Rangeet Jorethang · Free

Half day Day hop to Kirateshwar Mahadev at Legship Jorethang · Free entry; shared jeep or taxi fare, i…

1–1.5 hours Dawn at the lake and the prayer-flag jetty Khecheopalri Lake · ₹20–50 entry, indicative

1.5–2 hours Monastery and Dupukney cave climb Khecheopalri Lake · Free; donations welcome

1 night A night in a Lepcha village homestay Khecheopalri Lake · ₹1,200–2,000 per person with meals, ind…

2–3 hours Birding morning around the lake Khecheopalri Lake · ₹20–50 entry, indicative; local guide e…

1.5–2 hours Samdruptse and the 135-foot Guru Rinpoche Namchi · ₹20–50 entry per person, indicative

2–3 hours Char Dham pilgrimage on Solophok hill Namchi · ₹50–100 entry per person, indicative

1 hour Fossil stromatolites at Mamley Namchi · Free or a small fee; check on arrival

Half to full day Tendong hill hike from Damthang Namchi · Guide roughly ₹1,000–2,000 per group, i…

Evening Sherpa homestay evening and dinner Okhrey · Included with full-board homestay

45 minutes–1 hour Okhrey village monastery at dusk Okhrey · Free; small offering welcome

5–6 hours door to door Day walk from Okhrey to Barsey via Hilley Okhrey · Car ₹1,200–2,000; entry ₹50–100, indica…

1.5–2 hours Okhrey village and farm lanes walk Okhrey · Free

1.5–2 hours Rabdentse ruins walk Pelling · ₹25–50 per person for Indians, more for…

1–1.5 hours Pemayangtse Monastery visit Pelling · ₹20–50 per person, indicative

2.5–3 hours Sanga Choeling climb and the Skywalk Pelling · Monastery free or donation; Skywalk ₹50…

1 hour Kangchenjunga sunrise from Upper Pelling Pelling · Free

2–3 hours Buddha Park and Rabong Gompa at first light Ravangla · ₹50–100 entry per person, indicative

Half day Ralang's new and old monasteries Ravangla · Free entry; taxi from Ravangla ₹800–1,5…

Full day, 8–10 hours Maenam ridge hike with a local guide Ravangla · Guide roughly ₹1,500–2,500 per group pl…

2 hours; festival week Aug–Sep Kunphenling settlement and Pang Lhabsol week Ravangla · Free

1–1.5 hours Rinchenpong Monastery and the Ati Buddha Rinchenpong and Kaluk · Free; small offering welcome

1–2 hours Kaluk ridge sunrise over Kangchenjunga Rinchenpong and Kaluk · Free

2–3 hours Poisoned pond and village walk Rinchenpong and Kaluk · Free; local guide ₹500–1,000, indicative

Half day Yangsum organic farm walk and lunch Rinchenpong and Kaluk · Included for house guests; ask the farm…

1–2 days Bumchu sacred-water festival Tashiding · Free; budget for stay and transport, in…

1.5–2 hours Mani stone and chorten circuit Tashiding · Free; donations welcome

1–2 hours Ridge walk above the Rathong Chu and Rangeet Tashiding · Free

45 minutes–1 hour Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple stop at Legship Tashiding · Free; donations welcome

1–2 hours Morning walk through the Temi tea terraces Temi Tea Garden · Free

1 hour Factory visit and buying Temi tea at source Temi Tea Garden · Free or a small fee; ask at the factory…

Half day Himalayan cherry blossom in November Temi Tea Garden · Free

2–3 hours Slow walk on the estate road below Tendong Temi Tea Garden · Free

30–45 minutes Walk across Singshore Bridge Uttarey · Free or nominal

Full day, or 2–4 days as a trek Singalila Ridge trail towards Chiwa Bhanjyang Uttarey · Guide ₹1,000–1,800 a day, indicative

2–3 hours Trout farm and Uttarey village walk Uttarey · Free; trout dinner extra

Evening Homestay evening with a Limbu family Uttarey · Included with full-board homestay

1–1.5 hours Norbugang throne and Kathok Lake walk Yuksom · Free

2–3 hours return Dubdi Monastery hike Yuksom · Free; donations welcome

2 hours Yuksom village and trekkers' bazaar evening Yuksom · Free; ₹150–350 for a meal, indicative

Half day Tashiding day hop from Yuksom Yuksom · Shared jeep seats are cheap but few; a …

3 hours Jambay Lhakhang and Kurjey in one morning Bumthang · ≈ Nu 500 per temple, indicative 2026

1.5 hours plus drive Membartsho, the Burning Lake of Pema Lingpa Bumthang · Free; butter lamp offering ₹50–100

3 hours Jakar Dzong and Tamzhing's chain mail Bumthang · ≈ Nu 500 per site, indicative 2026

2–3 hours Buckwheat, cheese and Bumthang's own beer Bumthang · ₹300–800 per person, indicative 2026

3–4 hours from Paro Early morning views of Jomolhari Chele La · Free; car and guide as part of your day…

2–3 hours Hike down to Kila Goemba nunnery Chele La · Free; small offering welcome

1–3 hours Walk the ridge above Chele La Chele La · Free

45 minutes at the pass Raise prayer flags at the pass Chele La · ₹300–1,500 for a set of flags, indicati…

45 minutes–1 hour The 108 chortens and the morning mountain view Dochula Pass · Free

30 minutes Druk Wangyal Lhakhang and its modern murals Dochula Pass · Free or small fee, indicative 2026

3–4 hours round trip Hike from Dochula to Lungchutse temple Dochula Pass · Free; guide required

1.5–3 hours Rhododendrons at the Royal Botanical Park Dochula Pass · ≈ Nu 100 entry, indicative 2026

4–5 hours Day one: the climb to Jele Dzong Druk Path Trek · Included in your trek package

Overnight A night by Jimilang Tsho Druk Path Trek · Included in your trek package

Half a day Phajoding and the descent to Thimphu Druk Path Trek · Included in your trek package

5–7 hours return Phajoding day hike from Thimphu Druk Path Trek · Free; guide and car as part of your day…

2–3 hours, or overnight A soak in Gasa Tsachu Gasa · Free or a small fee, check current stat…

45 minutes–1 hour Gasa Dzong on the northern frontier Gasa · Free or a small fee, check current stat…

4–6 days including the journey The Royal Highlander Festival at Laya Gasa · Festival free; trek or transport and gu…

2–4 hours A forest walk in Jigme Dorji National Park Gasa · Free; guide as part of your day rate

1.5–2 hours Haa's White and Black temples Haa · Free or a small fee; offerings welcome,…

Overnight A farmhouse night with hoentoe Haa · ₹2,000–4,000 per person with meals; hot…

1–2 days Haa Summer Festival in July Haa · Free to watch; usual SDF, guide and car…

2 hours A slow walk through Haa town Haa · Free

5–7 hours round trip Hiking to the Tiger's Nest Paro · ≈ Nu 1,000 entry; pony ₹800–1,500 one w…

3 hours Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong and the covered bridge Paro · ≈ Nu 500 per site, indicative 2026

1.5 hours Kyichu Lhakhang and the valley road at dawn Paro · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026

3 hours Farmhouse dinner and a hot stone bath Paro · ₹1,500–3,000 per person with dinner, in…

2–3 hours Watching black-necked cranes at dawn Phobjikha and Gangtey · ≈ Nu 200 at the information centre; vie…

1 hour Gangtey Goenpa above the crane valley Phobjikha and Gangtey · ≈ Nu 300–500 entry, indicative 2026

1.5–2 hours The Gangtey nature trail across the valley Phobjikha and Gangtey · Free

Overnight A farmhouse night with a wood stove Phobjikha and Gangtey · ₹2,500–4,500 per room night with meals,…

1–3 hours Crossing the Bhutan Gate and getting your permit Phuentsholing · Permit free; SDF ₹1,200 per person per …

1.5 hours Kharbandi Goenpa and the view over the plains Phuentsholing · Free entry; taxi ₹400–600 round trip, i…

45 minutes The crocodile breeding centre by the Amo Chhu Phuentsholing · ₹20–100 entry, indicative 2026

2 hours An evening food walk on Zhung Lam Phuentsholing · ₹300–700 per person, indicative 2026

2 hours Inside Punakha Dzong, the palace of great bliss Punakha · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026

1.5–2 hours The field walk to Chimi Lhakhang Punakha · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026

2 hours Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Punakha · Free; small donation welcome

1–3 hours The suspension bridge and a gentle raft Punakha · Bridge free; rafting ₹3,000–5,000 per p…

2 hours Buddha Dordenma and the Kuensel Phodrang walk Thimphu · ≈ Nu 300 entry, indicative 2026

1.5 hours Tashichho Dzong as the offices close Thimphu · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026

1–2 hours Watching archery, Bhutan's national sport Thimphu · Free to watch

2 hours The takin preserve and Changangkha Lhakhang Thimphu · ≈ Nu 300–500 entry, indicative 2026

1–1.5 hours Walk through Trongsa Dzong Trongsa · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026

1 hour Ta Dzong, the watchtower museum Trongsa · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026

30–45 minutes Chendebji Chorten on the Pele La road Trongsa · Free

2–3 hours including the drive Kuenga Rabten, the old winter palace Trongsa · Small fee or donation, check current st…

45 minutes–1 hour Wangdue Phodrang Dzong after the rebuild Wangdue Phodrang · ≈ Nu 300–500 entry, indicative 2026

1–1.5 hours Walk up to Rinchengang village Wangdue Phodrang · Free

1 hour A local lunch in Bajothang Wangdue Phodrang · ₹250–450 per person, indicative 2026

Half a day to 3 days The Wangdue Tshechu and the ox dance Wangdue Phodrang · Free entry; route permit and guide as u…

3–4 hours return The walk up to Buxa Fort Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort · ₹50–200 entry plus ₹500–1,000 guide, in…

Half day or overnight Lepchakha and the view of the Dooars rivers Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort · ₹1,500–2,500 per person for homestay wi…

Half day Rajabhatkhawa nature centre and jeep safari Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort · ₹2,000–3,500 per jeep, indicative

3–5 hours Birding on the Buxa hill trails Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort · ₹800–2,000 for a local birding guide, i…

90 minutes An afternoon slot at the Chapramari watchtower Chapramari and Chalsa · ₹70–120 per person plus vehicle, indica…

2 hours A tea estate walk at Chalsa Chapramari and Chalsa · Free on public roads; guided walk ₹300–…

1–2 hours Sunrise over the forests from the Chalsa hilltop Chapramari and Chalsa · Free

2–3 hours Birding along the Chapramari forest edge Chapramari and Chalsa · ₹500–1,500 for a local birding guide, i…

2 hours Jeep safari through Chilapata from Kodalbasti Chilapata Forest · ₹2,500–3,500 per jeep (up to 6), indica…

30–45 minutes on foot within a safari The forest ruins of Nalraja Garh Chilapata Forest · Included in the Chilapata safari

1 night A night beside the Kodalbasti forest Chilapata Forest · ₹2,000–2,700 per room plus ≈ ₹500 per p…

1.5–2 hours A guided walk in a Rabha forest village Chilapata Forest · ₹300–800 per group for a local guide, i…

90 minutes per slot Jeep safari to Jatraprasad and Rhino Point Gorumara National Park · ₹2,500–3,500 per jeep (up to 6), indica…

90 minutes Medla watchtower by bullock cart Gorumara National Park · ₹160–250 per person plus vehicle, indic…

90 minutes Birding from the Chukchuki watchtower Gorumara National Park · ₹70–120 per person plus vehicle, indica…

90 minutes Afternoon at the Chandrachur watchtower Gorumara National Park · ₹70–120 per person plus vehicle, indica…

90 minutes to 2 hours Dawn jeep safari for rhinos Jaldapara National Park · ₹2,800–4,000 per jeep (up to 6), indica…

About 1 hour Elephant rides at Jaldapara: an honest view Jaldapara National Park · ₹1,000–2,000 per person, indicative

1.5–2 hours South Khayerbari tiger and leopard rescue centre Jaldapara National Park · ₹50–200 per person plus vehicle, indica…

Full day Day trip to Phuentsholing in Bhutan Jaldapara National Park · ₹2,500–3,500 for the car plus Bhutan en…

1.5–2 hours Dawn walk across the Jayanti riverbed Jayanti · Free; guide ₹300–600, indicative

4–6 hours return Trek to the Mahakal cave Jayanti · ₹800–1,500 guide plus forest fee, indic…

Full day, about 13 km The forest trail from Buxa Duar to Jayanti Jayanti · ₹1,500–3,000 guide plus fees, indicative

1–2 hours Watching the riverbed at dusk Jayanti · Free

2 hours An evening on the Jaldhaka at Jhalong Jhalong, Paren and Bindu · Free

2–3 hours return Drive to Bindu at the end of the road Jhalong, Paren and Bindu · ₹800–1,500 for a car from Jhalong, indi…

2 hours A village walk at Paren Jhalong, Paren and Bindu · ₹300–700 per group for a local guide, i…

2–3 hours Forktails and redstarts on the Jaldhaka Jhalong, Paren and Bindu · ₹500–1,000 for a local guide, indicative

Half day The Jalpesh temple near Maynaguri Lataguri · Free entry; car ₹1,500–2,500 for the tr…

3–4 hours Winter ducks at the Gajoldoba Teesta barrage Lataguri · ₹300–800 per boat, indicative

1–2 hours A Rajbanshi lunch: dried fish, greens and rice Lataguri · ₹250–600 per person, indicative

2–3 hours Cycling the tea and forest lanes at dawn Lataguri · ₹200–400 per cycle, indicative

30–60 minutes The Coronation Bridge and the Teesta gorge Mahananda Sanctuary and Sevoke · Free

45–60 minutes Steps up to the Sevoke Kali temple Mahananda Sanctuary and Sevoke · Free; small donations optional

2–3 hours Forest drive from the Sukna gate Mahananda Sanctuary and Sevoke · ₹500–2,000 per vehicle with fees, indic…

Full day or overnight from Siliguri Hornbill season in upper Mahananda Mahananda Sanctuary and Sevoke · ₹3,000–4,500 for a car plus guide, indi…

1–2 hours Evening on the Murti riverbank Murti · Free

Half day Dhupjhora forest camp and elephants Murti · ₹200–2,500 depending on activity, indic…

2–3 hours Dawn birding along the Murti Murti · ₹500–1,500 for a local guide, indicative

2 hours Tea lanes and village roads around Murti Murti · Free on public roads; guide ₹300–700, i…

2–4 hours A day on the boulders at Rocky Island Samsing, Rocky Island and Suntalekhola · ₹20–50 entry or parking, indicative

2–3 hours Suntalekhola and its hanging bridge Samsing, Rocky Island and Suntalekhola · Free; small parking fees, indicative

2 hours A morning walk on the Samsing tea slopes Samsing, Rocky Island and Suntalekhola · Free; guide ₹300–700, indicative

3–5 hours Forest-edge walk towards Neora Valley Samsing, Rocky Island and Suntalekhola · ₹500–1,500 guide plus permits, indicati…

7–8 hours to Darjeeling Toy train from NJP into the hills Siliguri (NJP and Bagdogra) · ₹1,400–1,600 a seat in first or AC chai…

2 hours A first-night food walk on Hill Cart Road Siliguri (NJP and Bagdogra) · ₹300–600 per person, indicative

1–1.5 hours Salugara Monastery and its 100-foot stupa Siliguri (NJP and Bagdogra) · Free

1–2 hours Hong Kong Market and Bidhan Market Siliguri (NJP and Bagdogra) · Free to browse

Half day from Madarihat A respectful half-day in Totopara Totopara · ₹500–1,000 guide plus ₹1,800–2,800 car,…

1 hour within a village visit Learning about the Toto language and script Totopara · Included with a guided visit; donations…

2–3 hours return The riverbed road through Titi to Totopara Totopara · ₹1,800–2,800 for the car, indicative

5–6 hours Totopara and South Khayerbari in one morning Totopara · ₹2,500–3,500 for the car plus fees, ind…