The journey starts at Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri where the plains meet the hills in Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway station. Start your onward journey towards Gangtok and watch the road starting to curl upward like a slow, welcoming smile. The Teesta River flows alongside you, as a lively constant companion, playing hide and seek, gushing through gorges and speeding with the winds. By afternoon, Gangtok will greet you with its colourful, warm, and humming ambience. You check in, unwind, and let the mountain air settle around your shoulders. As evening drifts in, MG Marg embraces the sunset and the roads come alive with families strolling, cafés lighting up, and hushed voices floating like pieces of expressions that reach the darkest of corners of the mountain and fuses with the sigh of the hills.

Morning of Day 2 greets you with a soft golden light brightening the city. At Banjhakri Waterfalls, water pounds down with vibrant energy and sprays cool mist that clings like a playful greeting. At Do Drul Chorten, prayer wheels spin softly and their quiet rhythm will be a balm to your city-soul. The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology holds centuries of wisdom,
where old manuscripts seem to breathe gently under low lights. The Gangtok Ropeway lifts you into the air and as you glide above rooftops, valleys, and have a bird-eye view of the sprawling lazy-looking half-sleepy, charming valley and mountains beyond, you will breathe in freedom and peace.

A burst of pretty shades of all kinds will greet you at the Flower Exhibition Centre, followed by the sweeping mountain canvas of Tashi View Point, where peaks will show you the best of Himalayan beauty.

Day 3 will be a day of climbing the rarest of rare mountain folds that have attracted tourists from all corners since ages. The road climbs heading towards the cliffs that rise like ancient guardians and watch the clouds drift lazily across your path. Tsomgo Lake will greet you with its quiet dignity and sacred charm. Its still waters gleam with the perfect reflection of not just the sky but also your thoughts. The docile mountain Yaks stand adorned in colours, bells chiming softly and brings waves of laughter and smiles from children and grown-ups alike as they complete their yak ride along the lake’s periphery.

Next stop, without which no Sikkim trip can be complete in the shrine of Baba Harbhajan Singh that stands in solemn and calm, wrapped in legends and exhibiting the flutter of endless prayer flags. For families seeking an extra thrill there is then the Nathula Pass that rises higher still. Step into the snow-kissed, wind-swept territory of Nathula Pass that carries myths, legends and history. This is a place where the mountains will make you feel how strong, powerful and yet beautiful creations are. Return to Gangtok for an overnight stay.

The drive to Pelling will unfold more pages of the Himalayan mountain chapter. The slopes clinging lovingly to the forests, ridges, and quiet villages smile at the passing clouds rising and floating across the snow-crested peaks. The sun beams play hide and seek and absorbed in this beauty you will reach Namchi Char Dham, where you shall stare in wonder at the mighty shrines that stand with grandeur, or at Samdruptse, where Guru Padmasambhava’s golden form looks over the Himalayan territory with His calm, eternal eyes. By late afternoon, reach Pelling and be greeted by another unhurried and serene, a gentle mountain town where the peaks feel almost within reach.

Day 5 is the exciting day of Pelling tour. Wake to a silence so pure, it feels like the mountains are still dreaming. The Pelling Skywalk lets you float above the valley.
The glass beneath your feet will not reflect your face but will carry your soul. The clouds drifting below and Chenrezig watching over the area in serene compassion will be an utmost thrill. Visit the Khecheopalri Lake set amidst forested stillness mystical and ancient. The busy furore of Kanchenjunga Waterfalls will fill your breath with wild energy, while Rimbi Waterfalls will soothe you with its gentle murmur. Take time to explore the Rabdentse Ruins where a thousand stories are etched on each stone  and they remember kings, monks, and forgotten stories of yore.  A peaceful visit to the popular Pemayangtse Monastery wraps the day and you soothe your nerves with the calm chants and sunlit murals. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 6 will take you onward toward Darjeeling where the romance with nature and tea begins. The tea gardens will wish you with immense happiness as they spread along the mountain slopes like emerald waves. Pass through quaint villages dotted with small huts and smoking chimneys and the aroma of fresh forest bathing in mountain mist will drift through open windows. By noon, you shall reach Darjeeling and stay overwhelmed by its British-era charm, sloping streets, and a breeze fragrant by nostalgia, tea, coffee and fresh bakes. The evening will be at leisure for you to stroll through Mall Road. Explore the lined eateries and round off the day with a warm cup of local tea to settle into the night. Take an early night and get tucked to be wide-eyed and vigilant for your Tiger Hill expedition the next day very early in the morning.

Day 7 will start even before dawn as Tiger Hill beckons you with its golden aura about to be spreading across the sleeping Himalayas. Watch Kanchenjunga glowing like a blessing on earth amidst the shining morning light. Later, visit Batasia Loop, where the toy train curls playfully through manicured gardens and war memorials. Visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park to see the rare snow leopards and red pandas and stay in awe of the other creatures of the wild. Walk through Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and witness and feel the countless stories of climbers and their saga of bravery. Take a stroll through the idyllic tea gardens and explore the unique eateries of Darjeeling that have never ceased to surprise food lovers with their distinct and authentic tastes.

The last day of your trip when you are transferred from Darjeeling to Bagdogra/NJP.
The thrill of the heights still lingers on and the misty unfurling of Himalayan mornings will come to an end. The feeling of the mountain will leave you rejuvenated and will make you want to come back for more.