Cultural Immersion In West Sikkim
Experience West Sikkim’s rich culture through village visits, traditional festivals, local crafts, and authentic cuisine, offering deep cultural engagement.
Itinerary
Summary
Explore Sikkim
Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 1
Arrival in Pelling
- Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station - Transfer to Pelling (5-6 hours drive) - Evening at leisure to enjoy mountain views - Overnight in Pelling
Day 2
Pelling Exploration
- Breakfast at hotel - Visit Pemayangtse Monastery - One of Sikkim's oldest monasteries - Lunch at a local restaurant - Afternoon trek to Rabdentse ruins - Former capital of Sikkim (1670-1814) - Spectacular views of Kanchenjunga on a clear day - Evening cultural show at the hotel - Overnight in Pelling
Day 3
Yuksom Heritage
- Breakfast and checkout - Drive to Yuksom (2 hours) - Visit Norbugang Coronation Throne - Site where the first Chogyal (king) of Sikkim was crowned - Explore Kathok Lake - Sacred lake where the first king was chosen - Lunch at a local home for an authentic Sikkimese meal - Afternoon visit to Dubdi Monastery - Oldest monastery in Sikkim, short uphill walk required - Evening walk around Yuksom village - Overnight in Yuksom
Day 4
Tashiding Spiritual Journey
- Early breakfast - Drive to Tashiding (2 hours) - Visit Tashiding Monastery - One of the holiest Buddhist sites in Sikkim - Participate in a meditation session (pre-arrangement required) - Picnic lunch with monastery views - Afternoon nature walk to nearby holy caves - Return to Yuksom - Evening cooking class to learn Sikkimese cuisine - Overnight in Yuksom
Day 5
Rinchenpong Lepcha Experience
- Breakfast and checkout - Drive to Rinchenpong (3-4 hours) - Lunch with the host family - Afternoon village walk - Visit local homes and farms - Learn about Lepcha culture and traditions - Evening bonfire with folk music and stories - Overnight in Rinchenpong homestay
Day 6
Namchi and Departure
- Early breakfast - Drive to Namchi (2-3 hours) - Visit Samdruptse Hill - Giant statue of Guru Padmasambhava - Spectacular views of the surrounding area - Explore Char Dham - Replica of India's four most important pilgrimage sites - Lunch in Namchi - Drive to Bagdogra Airport for departure (4-5 hours)
₹23575
per person
5N/6D
