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Adventurous 7-Day Itinerary for Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Assam in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Darjeeling
    1 hour (30 miles) from Bagdogra Airport

    Start the morning with a scenic sunrise view from Tiger Hill. After breakfast, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and explore Darjeeling's tea estates in the afternoon. End the day with a ride on the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

  2. Day 2: Gangtok
    3 hours (66 miles) from Darjeeling

    Begin the day with a visit to the Enchey and Rumtek Monasteries. After lunch, experience the thrill of paragliding over Gangtok. End the day with a leisurely walk around the MG Road, the city's main street.

  3. Day 3: Tsomgo Lake and Nathula Pass
    2 hours (31 miles) from Gangtok

    Start early for a day trip to the beautiful Tsomgo Lake, followed by a visit to the Nathula Pass on the India-China border. Take in the stunning views of the Himalayas and enjoy Yak rides, local food, and shopping at the markets in the area.

  4. Day 4: Guwahati
    8 hours (300 miles) from Gangtok

    Travel to Guwahati, Assam's largest city, and visit the Kamakhya Temple, an important religious site dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya. Enjoy Assamese cuisine for lunch, followed by a visit to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to see the one-horned rhinoceros.

  5. Day 5: Majuli Island
    7 hours (226 miles) from Guwahati

    Take a ferry to Majuli Island, the world's largest river island, and explore the unique culture and traditions of the Mishing tribe. Visit the Majuli Island Satra, a center for the neo-Vaishnavite culture, and try local delicacies for lunch.

  6. Day 6: Kaziranga National Park
    4 hours (120 miles) from Majuli Island

    Embark on a jeep safari at the Kaziranga National Park, home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses. Spot elephants, wild buffaloes, and tigers in the lush green forest. Afternoon visit at the Kakochang Falls.

  7. Day 7: Guwahati
    3 hours (98 miles) from Kaziranga National Park

    Depart from Kaziranga National Park to Guwahati. Visit the Umananda Temple, a Shiva temple on an island in the middle of the Brahmaputra River, before catching a flight back home.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to try the local food and tea specialties in each region. If you have extra time, visit the Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh and Majuli Island's pottery village. Consider taking a helicopter ride over the Himalayas for a unique perspective of the region.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tiger Hill (2 hours, $10)
  • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (2 hours, $5)
  • Darjeeling Tea Estate (2 hours, $10)
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (2 hours, $25)
  • Enchey Monastery (1 hour, $5)
  • Rumtek Monastery (2 hours, $10)
  • Paragliding (3 hours, $50)
  • Tsomgo Lake (6 hours, $20)
  • Nathula Pass (3 hours, $10)
  • Kamakhya Temple (3 hours, $5)
  • Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, $30)
  • Majuli Island Satra (2 hours, $5)
  • Kaziranga National Park jeep safari (5 hours, $50)
  • Kakochang Falls (1 hour, $5)
  • Umananda Temple (2 hours, $5)
  • Total Estimated Costs ($235)
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