DARJEELING AND SIKKIM

A PRIVATE JOURNEY THROUGH TEA, MOUNTAINS & FORGOTTEN KINGDOMS

7 Days | 6 Nights
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DAY 1 | INTO THE MIST — BAGDOGRA/NJP TO KURSEONG

THE STAY : COCOHRANE PLACE BY TEESTA HOTELS

THE EXPERIENCE

  • A private VIP airport/rail pick-up, with your guide briefing you over a flask of estate-grown tea as the plains give way to the first folds of the Himalaya.

  • A scenic mountain drive through pine forest and tea gardens.

  • Check-in to your heritage suite, followed by a Welcome Tea Experience — a guided Tea-tasting led by the estate’s own tea sommelier.

  • An exclusive factory visit, walking the original British-era machinery still used to process Darjeeling’s celebrated first flush.

  • A rare moonlight tea-plucking session with estate workers,
    followed by breakfast among the bushes as the valley wakes.

  • An evening on fine dining, closing by the fireplace lounge with a
    single malt or a pot of muscatel tea.

THE STAY: THE WINDAMERE HOTEL, DARJEELING

  • Pre-dawn private drive to Tiger Hill for sunrise over Kanchenjunga — the third- highest peak on earth catching first light, weather permitting.

  • A VIP heritage visit to the Ghoom and Dali Monastary at golden hour, with time for quiet reflection.

  • Leisure time for the Guest to take a walk to Chowrasta Mall Road, Shopping and visiting all the Curio shops.

  • An evening on fine dining, with the best Chef in Nepali Cuisines restaurants.

THE STAY: THE WINDAMERE HOTEL, DARJEELING

  • Breakfast at Windamere

  • A private joy ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (the UNESCO-listed ‘Toy Train’), with a reserved heritage carriage.

  • Ghoom Museum of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway showcases its oldest toy train engine along with rare artifacts, exhibits and photographs.

  • A heritage walking tour through Darjeeling’s colonial quarter —
    Chowrasta, the Mall, and the old Raj-era cottages.

  • An evening of Nepali culture — folk dance and live music over a
    candlelit dinner, paired with hand-pulled Tibetan noodles and Pan-Asian fare.

  • Optional: a visit to the old British cemetery and the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre, where handwoven carpets and history meet.

THE STAY: BIKSTHANG HERITAGE FARMHOUSE

  • Breakfast at Kungas: Start the morning with a home-style breakfast at the Kungas’ table, simple and freshly prepared, set against the quiet of the hills waking up.

  • Family visit with Biksthang: Be welcomed as family at Biksthang, where generations of warm, genuine hospitality from the owner along with the Interesting Story telling sessions.

  • Cultural Welcome dance: An evening performance of traditional
    Sikkimese dance, passed down through generations rather than staged for show — a living glimpse into local heritage.

  • A dinner in a home-style Sikkimese spread cooked in the farmhouse kitchen by your private chef.

THE STAY: BIKSTHANG HERITAGE FARMHOUSE

  • An outdoor yoga and meditation session at sunrise, set up on the farmhouse terrace facing the valley in the morning.

  • Join the farmhouse’s resident cook to forage seasonal greens from thein house farm, then turn them into a traditional Sikkimese thali in a Lepcha House set up. (Traditional Lepcha Lunch).

  • A guided forest trail walk through native Oak and Rhododendron,
    led by a local naturalist who shares the village’s oral history.

  • Monastary Visit to Rinchenpong’s Old 17th century Monastary tour with the Professional guide from Sikkim.

  • An evening of village immersion — sharing tongba (local millet
    brew) and stories with the host family by the fire along with the
    Canle light setup for the Dinner.

THE STAY: THE ELGING MOUNT PANDIM

  • Experience and discover the heritage and natural beauty of Pelling on this walking tour, featuring the ancient Pemayangtse Monastery. the historic Rabdentse Palace, and panoramic views of Mount Khangchendzonga.

  • The Rabdentse Ruins form an important part of a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage circuit that begins at Dubdi Monastery in Yuksom. The spiritual trail continues through Norbugang Chorten, Tashiding Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery, Sanga Choeling Monastery, and concludes at the revered Khecheopalri Lake.

  • Visit to see the historic Rabdentse Palace, and panoramic views of Mount Khangchendzonga.

  • Storytelling Session with the Monastary personnel about the
    historical significance of the place and the Monastary.

  • A leisurely late breakfast with valley views, with no fixed wake-up call.

  • A final stop en route at a quiet roadside teahouse for one last cup of estate tea, chosen by your guide rather than a map and a conclusion of how the guest felt over the trip they spend along with a thank you note from the guide.

  • A private, air-conditioned transfer back to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, timed precisely to your onward journey.

  • A small parting gift from Beyond Journey — a hand-packed selection of the estate teas tasted along the way.

 
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WHAT IS INCLUDED AND EXCLUDED IN THE ITINERARY ?

  • Seven nights in hand-picked heritage and luxury properties, on a fully inclusive meal basis.
  • A private vehicle and English-speaking guide throughout, plus local specialist guides for monastery, tea and farmhouse experiences.
  • Private chef and support staff during the Biksthang farmhouse stay.
  • All experiences, permits, and entry fees are excluded.(DZONGHU PERMITS)
  • All applicable taxes.
  • A final stop en route at a quiet roadside teahouse for one last cup of estate tea, chosen by your guide rather than a map.
  • A private, air-conditioned transfer back to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, timed precisely to your onward journey.
  • A small parting gift from Beyond Journey — a hand-packed selection of the estate
    teas tasted along the way.
  • DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS, PERSONAL EXPENSES, GRATUITIES, AND TRAVEL INSURANCE ARE NOT INCLUDED.