From our station at Bagdogra (126 m), we chart road journeys across the tea ridges of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, the high passes of Sikkim, the river forests of Dooars, and the monastic valleys of Bhutan.
Rotate, zoom, and traverse real satellite-derived elevation data spanning 87.8°E to 90.4°E. Select any mountain node to inspect its altitude, road links from Bagdogra, verified photography, and published tour packages.
Queen of the Himalayas · Tea Ridges & Heritage Railway
Perched along a 2,042 m spur facing the Kangchenjunga massif, Darjeeling unites first-flush Muscatel tea gardens, the UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Ghoom Monastery, and dawn vistas from Tiger Hill (2,590 m).
The Three-Ridge Traverse: Darjeeling, Pelling & Zuluk
5N / 6D · Per person · Standard group of 6
Classic Darjeeling Monograph: Tea Estates, Toy Train & Mirik
4N / 5D · Per person · Standard group of 6
The Old Silk Route & Darjeeling Crest (4N/5D)
4N / 5D · Per person · Standard group of 6
Within ninety minutes of landing at Bagdogra, the subtropical plains give way to pine ridges, glacial lakes, and cliffside dzongs. Explore the 12 genuine destinations supported by our ground team.
27.0410° N, 88.2663° E
Queen of the Himalayas · Tea Ridges & Heritage Railway
Perched along a 2,042 m spur facing the Kangchenjunga massif, Darjeeling unites first-flush Muscatel tea gardens, the UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Ghoom Monastery, and dawn vistas from Tiger Hill (2,590 m).
27.04°N, 88.27°E · Mar–May · Oct–Dec
Queen of the Himalayas · Tea Ridges & Heritage Railway
Perched along a 2,042 m spur facing the Kangchenjunga massif, Darjeeling unites first-flush Muscatel tea gardens, the UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Ghoom Monastery, and dawn vistas from Tiger Hill (2,590 m).
27.33°N, 88.61°E · Mar–May · Oct–Dec
Monastic Capital, Tsomgo Glacial Lake & Nathu La Frontier
Built across terraced cloud-forest spurs above the Ranikhola valley, Gangtok is the cultural heart of Sikkim and the staging post for high-altitude ascents to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial, and Nathu La Pass.
27.43°N, 89.41°E · Mar–May · Sep–Nov
The Last Himalayan Kingdom · Cliffside Dzongs & Sacred Valleys
Reached overland via Phuentsholing or by air into Paro, the Kingdom of Bhutan offers pine-scented valleys, monumental river-confluence fortress dzongs, the 108 chortens of Dochula Pass, and the sacred cliffside ascent to Paro Taktsang (3,120 m).
27.07°N, 88.47°E · Mar–May · Oct–Feb
The Orchid Ridge Above the Teesta Confluence
Resting on a sunlit saddle between Deolo and Durpin hills overlooking the emerald Teesta valley, Kalimpong is celebrated for rare Himalayan orchid nurseries, Tibetan monasteries, heritage colonial bungalows, and quiet pine walks.
26.70°N, 89.28°E · Oct–May (Sanctuaries closed mid-Jun to mid-Sep monsoon)
Sub-Himalayan Terai Forests, Rhino Grasslands & River Tea Estates
Where braided Himalayan rivers emerge onto the Bengal plains, the Dooars forms a lush mosaic of sal forests, tall elephant grass, and historic tea gardens—home to the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephants, and gaur.
27.30°N, 88.23°E · Oct–May
West Sikkim Amphitheatre Facing Kangchenjunga
Situated high on a forested West Sikkim ridge just 45 km south of the Kangchenjunga snow wall, Pelling pairs intimate dawn mountain views with the 1705 Pemayangtse Monastery, the stone ruins of Rabdentse Palace, and sacred Khecheopalri Lake.
27.69°N, 88.74°E · Mar–Jun (Rhododendron bloom) · Oct–Dec
North Sikkim Valley of Rhododendrons & Hot Springs
Set at the confluence of the Lachen and Lachung tributaries in North Sikkim, the stone-and-timber village of Lachung is the gateway to the alpine meadows of Yumthang Valley (3,564 m) and Yumesamdong (Zero Point, 4,660 m).
27.72°N, 88.55°E · Apr–Jun · Oct–Nov
High Plateau Gateway to Sacred Gurudongmar (5,148 m)
Tucked beneath sheer granite walls in North Sikkim, Lachen is the overnight acclimatization base for the pre-dawn climb up the Tibetan plateau edge to Gurudongmar Lake—one of the highest sacred glacial lakes on Earth at 5,148 m.
27.25°N, 88.78°E · Apr–May · Oct–Feb
32 Hairpin Switchbacks to Thambi View Point & Nathang Valley
Once a caravan staging post on the trade route linking Kalimpong to Lhasa via Jelep La, Zuluk is famed for its dramatic three-tier serpentine road climbing 32 hairpin turns to Thambi View Point (3,413 m), Lungthung, and high-altitude Kupup Lake.
26.88°N, 88.28°E · Mar–May · Sep–Dec
Land of the White Orchids · Makaibari & Castleton Tea Slopes
Halfway up the climb from the Bagdogra plains to Darjeeling, Kurseong sits at a gentler 1,482 m altitude where clouds drift directly through heritage tea factories, cryptomeria pine forests, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway tracks.
27.31°N, 88.36°E · Mar–May · Oct–Dec
South Sikkim Sanctuary · Tathagata Tsal & Maenam Ridge
Balanced on a forested saddle between the Maenam and Tendong ridges in South Sikkim, Ravangla is crowned by the 130-foot golden statue of Lord Buddha at Tathagata Tsal (Buddha Park) with sweeping views of Mount Narsing and Kabru.
26.89°N, 88.18°E · Oct–May
Pine-Ringed Sumendu Lake & Pashupati Border Drive
Cradled in a forested bowl at 1,495 m near the Indo-Nepal border ridge, Mirik centers around the 1.25 km Sumendu Lake spanned by the Indreni footbridge, surrounded by dhupi pines, orange orchards, and Gopaldhara tea slopes.
Every tour listed below reflects the actual published routes and per-person starting tariffs from our Bagdogra operations. Prices are shown transparently in Indian Rupees (INR) for standard groups of up to 6 travellers.
DARJEELING 5N-6D (Darjeeling–Pelling–Zuluk)
A 5-night, 6-day cross-Himalayan journey linking the colonial tea ridges of Darjeeling with the monastery crest of Pelling in West Sikkim and the high-altitude switchbacks of Zuluk along the historic Old Silk Route.
DARJEELING 5N-6D (Darjeeling–Pelling–Zuluk)
A 5-night, 6-day cross-Himalayan journey linking the colonial tea ridges of Darjeeling with the monastery crest of Pelling in West Sikkim and the high-altitude switchbacks of Zuluk along the historic Old Silk Route.
SIKKIM 6N-7D (Gangtok–Lachung–Lachen)
Our flagship North and East Sikkim high-altitude expedition combining Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake with an expedition north through Chungthang to Lachen, sacred Gurudongmar Lake (5,148 m), Lachung, and the alpine floor of Yumthang Valley.
Bhutan (Phuentsholing–Thimphu–Paro) 5N/6D
Enter Bhutan overland from Bagdogra/NJP via the border gateway of Phuentsholing, ascending through misty Himalayan valleys to spend 2 nights in Thimphu and 2 nights in Paro—culminating in the hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery, 3,120 m).
DARJEELING 4N-5D
An unhurried 4-night, 5-day immersion in the Darjeeling hills—giving travellers two dawn windows for clear Kangchenjunga views, heritage tea garden walks, the UNESCO Toy Train loop, and a scenic excursion to pine-ringed Mirik Lake.
SIKKIM-DARJEELING (via Zuluk) 4N-5D
Combine the offbeat high-altitude switchbacks of East Sikkim's Old Silk Route (Zuluk, Thambi View Point, Nathang Valley, and Kupup Lake) with the classic heritage charm of Darjeeling.
DOOARS TOUR PACKAGE – 3N/4D
A 3-night, 4-day natural history escape into the green Terai foothills of North Bengal—exploring Gorumara and Jaldapara National Parks, the boulder-strewn Murti River, Samsing tea gardens, and Jhalong–Bindu on the Bhutan border.
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ROUTE: Darjeeling → Pelling → Zuluk (Old Silk Route)
WINDOW: October–November (Clear Autumn Peaks)
PARTY: 4 Travellers (Small Family) · 5 Nights / 6 Days
TIER: Deluxe 3–4 Star Stays + Private Innova/SUV
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High-altitude travel in the Eastern Himalaya is governed by mountain weather, Protected Area Permits, and border checkposts. We operate directly from Bagdogra—where your flight lands or train arrives.
01 · 26.6812° N, 88.3286° E
Our office at Bagdogra Bhujiapani (M.E.S. Colony) coordinates direct airport and railway pickups across Siliguri, Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Phuentsholing.
02 · PAP / RAP / SDF COMPLIANCE
We guide travellers through Sikkim Protected Area Permits (Tsomgo, Nathu La, Zuluk, Lachung, Lachen) and Bhutan entry formalities & SDF regulations.
03 · STAYS & MOUNTAIN FLEET
Choose from 6 listed partner properties in Gangtok, Darjeeling, Pelling, and Namchi (₹2,500–₹4,000/night) and hill-certified SUVs, tempo travellers, and sedans.
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VERIFIED BAGDOGRA STATION:
Bagdogra Bhujiapani, M.E.S. Colony, P.O. & P.S. – Bagdogra, Darjeeling – 734014
Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM IST · Sunday: Closed