Upon arrival at NJP, IXB or Siliguri, enjoy a scenic hill drive via lush valleys and tea gardens before reaching Darjeeling. After check-in, explore Chowrasta, Mall Road, Nehru Road Market, and experience the lively evening ambience. Optional visits include Mahakal Temple walk, local cafés, and viewpoints. Dinner and overnight stay.
Begin early with a breathtaking sunrise at Tiger Hill, followed by visits to Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, HMI, Himalayan Zoo, Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden Viewpoint, Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, and Darjeeling Ropeway. Enjoy scenic photography stops throughout the day. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Proceed towards Shittong, the land of oranges. Visit the Riyang River Valley, Shittong Viewpoint, seasonal Orange Gardens, Upper Shittong village trail, local homestay experiences, and natural viewpoints. Enjoy campfire (optional), village walks, and serene landscapes. Dinner and overnight stay in Shittong.
Begin with visits to Tinchuley Monastery, Tinchuley Orange Orchards, and Tinchuley Viewpoint offering panoramic Teesta Valley views. Continue to Takdah visiting Takdah Orchid Centre, Takdah British Bungalow Area, Lovers' Meet Viewpoint, and Peshoke Tea Garden Viewpoint. Move to Lamahatta Eco Park exploring Pine Forest Trail and the Sacred Water Lake. Proceed via Lepchajagat for viewpoints, forest trails, Ghum Rock, and Lepchajagat Sunset Point. Finally reach Manebhanjan—the gateway to Sandakphu—known for its iconic Land Rover station where a mandatory vehicle change is required the next day (extra charge). Dinner and overnight stay in Manebhanjan.
After breakfast, switch to the mandatory vintage Land Rover (extra charge) for the adventurous journey through Singalila National Park. En route, visit Chitrey Monastery, Tonglu Viewpoint, Tumling (Sleeping Buddha View), and the sacred Kalipokhri Lake surrounded by prayer flags. Enjoy Indo-Nepal border ridge views and spot rare wildlife like the red panda. Reach Sandakphu for magnificent views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and Kanchenjunga ranges. Dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, begin your descent from Sandakphu in the vintage Land Rover and reach the base point, where you switch to your private vehicle. Continue the journey directly towards Dhotrey through forested hill roads and scenic valleys. Upon arrival, explore the peaceful village surroundings, Dhotrey Viewpoint, pine forest trails, open meadows, and local walking paths ideal for photography and nature lovers. Enjoy a calm Himalayan evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Dhotrey.
Depart for Mirik with scenic stops including Gopaldhara Tea Garden, Lepcha Museum Viewpoint, and Mirik Valley viewpoints. Enjoy boating at Mirik Lake, visit Bokar Monastery, explore Pashupati Market (Nepal border, if open), and roam through tea garden photo spots. Dinner and overnight stay in Mirik.
After breakfast, check out and drive back to NJP / IXB / Siliguri via breathtaking valley viewpoints, tea gardens, and pine forests, concluding the tour with unforgettable Himalayan memories.