Sikkim & West Bengal, India

24th March - 6th April 2024

FULLY BOOKED FOR 2024

Sikkim (Hidden Kingdom)and West Bengal are renowned for stunning Himalayan views. Travelling through this incredible landscape it is easy to feel a pervading sense of serenity & stillness.

On our journey we visit many places that are sacred to tantric Buddhism. They are imbued with an extraordinary history yet offer relevant insights to the modern seeker of truth, beauty, and goodness.

A sacred journey to sacred places, we also enjoy shopping, delicious food & having fun.

Highlights of our journey

Kalimpong, West Bengal

Spring is the perfect time to visit Kalimpong, known for its beautiful gardens, pleasant climate and Himalayan views.

Visits to Zang Dhok Palri & Thongsa Monasteries.

Interesting shopping including ahimsa silk shawls, tribal jewellery from Nagaland, quality prayer flags & incense.

Gangtok, Sikkim

Gangtok, Sikkim's capital city, is situated on a ridge with fantastic views of Mt Kanchenjunga.

Visits to the renowned monastery of Rumtek, seat of the Karmapa. Chorten Monastery, residence of Dodrupchen Rinpoche & the palace.

Gangtok has a lovely mall with good food and shopping including a small Fab India.

Pelling, sikkim

Visits to nearby Kechopalri lake, the revered Tashiding and Pemayangtse Monastery. A gentle walk to the mystical and sometimes misty Sangyak Choeling.

Incredible views of Mt Kangchenjunga, especially at sunrise. The highest mountain in India is a sacred peak & home to an important deity.