Itinerary
7N8D Soreng Circuit
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Chakung
- Arrive at Bagdogra/NJP/Gangtok and enjoy a scenic drive to Chakung via Jorethang (approx. 4 hrs).
- Check in to a homestay or hotel; receive a traditional welcome by your host family.
- Take a leisurely walk through the village, surrounded by pine-covered ridges.
- Dinner with locals and overnight stay in Chakung.
Day 2: Chakung Local Sightseeing
- Early morning sunrise excursion to Watch Tower or Aganey Dare (recommended Oct–Jan).
- Visit Pine Forest, Yoshol Choling Gumpa, and the Handicraft Centre.
- Enjoy tea and cultural interaction with local artisans and elders.
- Optional: ATV ride, bouldering, mushroom hunting (seasonal), or paragliding (subject to availability).
Day 3: Transfer to Soreng via Dodak & Buriakhop
- Depart Chakung and visit Vrindavan Dham site in Dodak and Gyathan Waterfall in Buriakhop.
- Stop for lunch at Mangsari or Tharpu, with an optional visit to a traditional Limboo heritage house.
- Drive through picturesque hills and terraced villages.
- Arrive and check in to your homestay or guesthouse; optional cultural walk or folk performance at the homestay.
Day 4: Soreng Viewpoints & Trails
- Sunrise hike to Jhandi Dara for breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga range.
- Walk to Gumba Dara Monastery & Forest Viewpoint.
- Visit Soreng Jheel, Char-Kharkey trail, and organic farms; lunch with a local family.
- Optional: ATV or Jeep safari to Char-Kharkey.
- Overnight stay at Soreng.
Day 5: Transfer to Sribadam (Spiritual Forest Retreat)
- Visit Siga Devi Mandir, Ugen Lhudupe Che Monastery, and Chagey Waterfall en route to Sribadam.
- Arrive and check in to your Sribadam homestay.
- Visit the mushroom farming unit and explore a 200-year-old Bhutia heritage house.
- Arrive and check in to your homestay or guesthouse; optional cultural walk or folk performance at the homestay.
- Evening: Join a meditation practice or a class on Buddhist philosophy at Phuntsok Choeling Monastery.
Day 6: Forest & Faith in Sribadam
- Guided hike or ATV ride to Chamko Pokhari, Sribadam Lake, and Reshi & Sribadam Waterfalls.
- Walk through the pine forest, visit Rainbow Trout Fishery, Palyul Dechen Gawaling Monastery, and seasonal apple farms.
- Rejuvenate with a session at the Menchu Spa (traditional hot stone bath).
- End the day with a bonfire and cultural performance hosted by the local community.
Day 7: Mangalbarey & Farm Life
- Scenic drive via Kaluk & Rinchenpong; visit Rinchenpong Monastery and Rabindranath Tagore Park.
- Stop at Azhing Farm for an agro-tour, then continue to your Mangalbarey homestay.
- Explore Mangkhim, Gadi Dham, and Lhuntse Monastery.
- Learn about herbal farming practices and village lifestyle; enjoy rural hospitality.
Day 8: Departure via Legship (Phu Cha Chu, Sulphurous Hot Springs) and Lho Khando Sang Pho Cave (Wellness & Sacred Caves)
- Optional sunrise walk or a quiet visit to Gaon Gumo for final reflections.
- Breakfast at your homestay and farewell to your host family.
- Visit the Legship Hot Spring (Phu Cha Chu, Sulphurous Hot Springs) for a relaxing soak and natural therapy session, and explore Lho Khando Sang Pho Cave – one of Sikkim’s four sacred meditation caves, revered in Buddhist tradition (optional).
- Drive back to Bagdogra/NJP/Gangtok, with an optional stop at Jorethang for lunch or local shopping.
- End your journey with a refreshed body and a peaceful mind, carrying the memories of Soreng’s villages and valleys.
Total Package Price: ₹23,440/- (for a group of 5 pax)
(Costing is indicative and customizable based on room preferences, transportation choice, number of pax, and season.)
Inclusions:
- 7 nights’ accommodation in verified homestays
- Meals (breakfast & dinner) – local Sikkimese cuisine
- Dedicated private vehicle for the entire duration (Bagdogra/NJP/Gangtok to Soreng circuit and back) – SUVs or as per group size
- Local guides for: Village walks and cultural interpretation • Hikes to viewpoints and waterfalls
- All local permits and documentation
- Government taxes and STDA coordination charges