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Bazaars, old bungalows and the people who keep them. Walks with people who grew up here: the history of each hill town told street by street, from the British sanatorium years to today.

Tenzing's institute and the red pandas
2.5–3 hours Tenzing's institute and the red pandas Darjeeling · ₹100–150 per person combined ticket (In…
Netaji's house at Giddapahar
1 hour Netaji's house at Giddapahar Kurseong · Free
Across to the Pashupatinagar market
2–3 hours Across to the Pashupatinagar market Mirik · Car ₹1,200–2,000 return, indicative 2026
Rabindra Bhavan, where Tagore stayed
1 hour Rabindra Bhavan, where Tagore stayed Mungpoo · Free or a small fee, indicative
Tagore's birthday at Rabindra Bhavan
Half day Tagore's birthday at Rabindra Bhavan Mungpoo · Free
Walk to Damsang Fort, the Lepcha stronghold
2 hours Walk to Damsang Fort, the Lepcha stronghold Algarah · Free; local taxi ₹300–600 if needed, in…
Algarah to Pedong on the old wool road
Half day Algarah to Pedong on the old wool road Algarah · Car ₹2,000–3,000 for the half day, indi…
Damsang Fort and Pedong monastery half-day
4 hours Damsang Fort and Pedong monastery half-day Icchey Gaon · Car ₹1,500–2,500, indicative
Deolo hilltop and Graham's Homes walk
3 hours Deolo hilltop and Graham's Homes walk Kalimpong · ₹20–60 park entry; taxi up ₹300–500, in…
Cross Hill and the French mission story
1–1.5 hours Cross Hill and the French mission story Pedong · Free
Pedong, Cross Hill and Damsang loop
Half day Pedong, Cross Hill and Damsang loop Sillery Gaon · Local car ₹1,500–2,500, indicative
Walk to Ari Bangla, the 1895 dak bungalow
1–1.5 hours Walk to Ari Bangla, the 1895 dak bungalow Aritar · Free
Harbhajan Singh: the life and the legend
20 minutes at the shrine, plus the drive Harbhajan Singh: the life and the legend Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir · Free
MG Marg and Lal Bazaar evening walk
2 hours MG Marg and Lal Bazaar evening walk Gangtok · Free
Tibetology institute and Do-drul Chorten
Half day Tibetology institute and Do-drul Chorten Gangtok · ₹25–50 museum fee, chorten free
The Yak Golf Course, highest in the world
10–15 minutes The Yak Golf Course, highest in the world Kupup · Free to view (not open for public play)
Looking towards Jelep La and the wool road
15–20 minutes Looking towards Jelep La and the wool road Kupup · Free (Silk Route permit and car extra)
Gnathang 1888: reading the old battle ground
30–45 minutes Gnathang 1888: reading the old battle ground Nathang Valley · Free (Silk Route permit and car extra)
Sherathang war memorial and the 1967 clashes
15–30 minutes Sherathang war memorial and the 1967 clashes Nathu La · Free
Sherathang trade mart and the wool road
10–20 minutes Sherathang trade mart and the wool road Nathu La · Free
Banjhakri Falls and the shaman story
1–2 hours Banjhakri Falls and the shaman story Ranka · ₹20–100 per person, indicative
A morning walk through Rhenock bazaar
1–1.5 hours A morning walk through Rhenock bazaar Rhenock · Free; ₹60–300 for breakfast, indicative
Drive the old trade road from Kalimpong via Pedong
Half a day Drive the old trade road from Kalimpong via Pedong Rhenock · ₹3,000–4,500 for a reserved car Kalimpo…
Walk to old Rumtek monastery
1–2 hours Walk to old Rumtek monastery Rumtek · Free
Losar and masked dances at Rumtek
Half day to 2 days Losar and masked dances at Rumtek Rumtek · Free, plus transport and stay
Understanding the 2023 flood at Chungthang
30 minutes Understanding the 2023 flood at Chungthang Chungthang · Free
The Guru Rinpoche legend, told on the shore
Part of the lake visit The Guru Rinpoche legend, told on the shore Gurudongmar Lake · Free
Standing at the blood brotherhood stones
20–30 minutes Standing at the blood brotherhood stones Kabi Lungchok · Free
Half-day history circuit: Kabi, Phodong, Tumlong
4–5 hours from Gangtok Half-day history circuit: Kabi, Phodong, Tumlong Kabi Lungchok · Car ₹2,500–3,500, indicative, 2026
Yak herders of the upper Lachen valley
Seen on the Gurudongmar drive Yak herders of the upper Lachen valley Lachen · Free
The Phodong chaam before Losoong
Half day The Phodong chaam before Losoong Phodong · Free
Labrang Gompa and a look at Tumlong
1.5–2 hours Labrang Gompa and a look at Tumlong Phodong · Free; car extra if not on a package
Maghe Sankranti Mela on the Rangeet
Half day to a full evening Maghe Sankranti Mela on the Rangeet Jorethang · Free entry; budget ₹300–800 for food an…
Rabdentse ruins walk
1.5–2 hours Rabdentse ruins walk Pelling · ₹25–50 per person for Indians, more for…
Ralang's new and old monasteries
Half day Ralang's new and old monasteries Ravangla · Free entry; taxi from Ravangla ₹800–1,5…
Kunphenling settlement and Pang Lhabsol week
2 hours; festival week Aug–Sep Kunphenling settlement and Pang Lhabsol week Ravangla · Free
Homestay evening with a Limbu family
Evening Homestay evening with a Limbu family Uttarey · Included with full-board homestay
Norbugang throne and Kathok Lake walk
1–1.5 hours Norbugang throne and Kathok Lake walk Yuksom · Free
Jakar Dzong and Tamzhing's chain mail
3 hours Jakar Dzong and Tamzhing's chain mail Bumthang · ≈ Nu 500 per site, indicative 2026
Raise prayer flags at the pass
45 minutes at the pass Raise prayer flags at the pass Chele La · ₹300–1,500 for a set of flags, indicati…
The 108 chortens and the morning mountain view
45 minutes–1 hour The 108 chortens and the morning mountain view Dochula Pass · Free
A soak in Gasa Tsachu
2–3 hours, or overnight A soak in Gasa Tsachu Gasa · Free or a small fee, check current stat…
Gasa Dzong on the northern frontier
45 minutes–1 hour Gasa Dzong on the northern frontier Gasa · Free or a small fee, check current stat…
The Royal Highlander Festival at Laya
4–6 days including the journey The Royal Highlander Festival at Laya Gasa · Festival free; trek or transport and gu…
Haa Summer Festival in July
1–2 days Haa Summer Festival in July Haa · Free to watch; usual SDF, guide and car…
A slow walk through Haa town
2 hours A slow walk through Haa town Haa · Free
Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong and the covered bridge
3 hours Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong and the covered bridge Paro · ≈ Nu 500 per site, indicative 2026
Crossing the Bhutan Gate and getting your permit
1–3 hours Crossing the Bhutan Gate and getting your permit Phuentsholing · Permit free; SDF ₹1,200 per person per …
Inside Punakha Dzong, the palace of great bliss
2 hours Inside Punakha Dzong, the palace of great bliss Punakha · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026
Tashichho Dzong as the offices close
1.5 hours Tashichho Dzong as the offices close Thimphu · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026
Watching archery, Bhutan's national sport
1–2 hours Watching archery, Bhutan's national sport Thimphu · Free to watch
Walk through Trongsa Dzong
1–1.5 hours Walk through Trongsa Dzong Trongsa · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026
Ta Dzong, the watchtower museum
1 hour Ta Dzong, the watchtower museum Trongsa · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026
Kuenga Rabten, the old winter palace
2–3 hours including the drive Kuenga Rabten, the old winter palace Trongsa · Small fee or donation, check current st…
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong after the rebuild
45 minutes–1 hour Wangdue Phodrang Dzong after the rebuild Wangdue Phodrang · ≈ Nu 300–500 entry, indicative 2026
The Wangdue Tshechu and the ox dance
Half a day to 3 days The Wangdue Tshechu and the ox dance Wangdue Phodrang · Free entry; route permit and guide as u…
The forest ruins of Nalraja Garh
30–45 minutes on foot within a safari The forest ruins of Nalraja Garh Chilapata Forest · Included in the Chilapata safari
Day trip to Phuentsholing in Bhutan
Full day Day trip to Phuentsholing in Bhutan Jaldapara National Park · ₹2,500–3,500 for the car plus Bhutan en…
The Coronation Bridge and the Teesta gorge
30–60 minutes The Coronation Bridge and the Teesta gorge Mahananda Sanctuary and Sevoke · Free
Hong Kong Market and Bidhan Market
1–2 hours Hong Kong Market and Bidhan Market Siliguri (NJP and Bagdogra) · Free to browse
Learning about the Toto language and script
1 hour within a village visit Learning about the Toto language and script Totopara · Included with a guided visit; donations…
Totopara and South Khayerbari in one morning
5–6 hours Totopara and South Khayerbari in one morning Totopara · ₹2,500–3,500 for the car plus fees, ind…

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