Purulia to Sikkim via Darjeeling - Adventure Itinerary

1. Day 1: Darjeeling
   3 hours 30 minutes (105 miles) from Purulia

   Take a morning walk through the tea gardens and visit the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. In the afternoon, take a ride on the Darjeeling Ropeway and enjoy the scenic views of Darjeeling town. In the evening, take a stroll at the Mall Road and try some local street food.

2. Day 2: Tiger Hill
   1 hour 30 minutes (7 miles) from Darjeeling

   Wake up early to catch the sunrise at Tiger Hill. Afterward, visit the Ghoom Monastery and then hike to the Batasia Loop. In the afternoon, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park. In the evening, explore the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre.

3. Day 3: Mirik Lake
   2 hours 30 minutes (41 miles) from Darjeeling

   Take a day trip to the beautiful Mirik Lake. Enjoy boating and horse riding by the lake. Visit the Bokar Monastery and the Orange Orchards. In the evening, visit the Dhirdham Temple and try the local cuisine at a nearby restaurant.

4. Day 4: Kalimpong
   2 hours (29 miles) from Darjeeling

   Visit the flower nurseries and the Durpin Dara viewpoint for a panoramic view of the town. In the afternoon, visit the Zong Dhog Palri Fo Brang Monastery and the Mangal Dham Temple. In the evening, explore the local markets and try some street food.

5. Day 5: Gangtok
   3 hours (67 miles) from Darjeeling

   Visit the Rumtek Monastery and the Enchey Monastery. In the afternoon, visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and the Do Drul Chorten Stupa. In the evening, explore the MG Marg and try some local cuisine.

6. Day 6: Nathu La Pass
   3 hours (40 miles) from Gangtok

   Take a day trip to Nathu La Pass and enjoy the scenic views of the Himalayas. Visit the Baba Mandir and the Tsomgo Lake. In the evening, return to Gangtok and explore the local markets.

7. Day 7: Pelling
   4 hours (71 miles) from Gangtok

   Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery and the Rabdentse Ruins. In the afternoon, visit the Khecheopalri Lake and the Kanchenjunga Falls. In the evening, explore the local markets and try some local cuisine.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Lava Lolegaon and Rishop in Kalimpong. You can also try paragliding in Sikkim or go river rafting in Teesta River.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (2 hours, £5)
• Darjeeling Ropeway (1 hour, £12)
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (2 hours, £3)
• Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (2 hours, £2)
• Mirik Lake boating and horse riding (3 hours, £10)
• Bokar Monastery (1 hour, Free)
• Orange Orchards (1 hour, Free)
• Rumtek Monastery (2 hours, £3)
• Enchey Monastery (1 hour, Free)
• Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (2 hours, £2)
• Do Drul Chorten Stupa (1 hour, Free)
• Nathu La Pass day trip (8 hours, £25)
• Pemayangtse Monastery (1 hour, £2)
• Rabdentse Ruins (1 hour, £1)
• Khecheopalri Lake (2 hours, £3)
• Kanchenjunga Falls (1 hour, £2)
• Total Estimated Costs (7 days): £70