Sikkim
Paiyu / Cherry Blossom Tour
A community-focused journey through Sikkim's villages, tea gardens, monasteries and Himalayan landscapes during the cherry blossom season.
Quick Facts
Visa
Visa Not Required
Duration
5 Days · 4 Nights
Starting From
₹19,999
Customizable
Yes
Themes
Culture & Tribes, Adventure
Travel Style
Adventure, Luxury
Overview
Pricing
Starting From: 19,999
Itinerary
Arrival in Temi & Community Welcome
Arrival at NJP station or Bagdogra airport, transfer to Temi, check-in at the community homestay, traditional welcome, local lunch, community interaction and orientation.
Activities
- •Arrival at NJP station or Bagdogra airport
- •Transfer to Temi
- •Check-in at Temi community homestay
- •Traditional welcome with local refreshments
- •Local community interaction and orientation
Monasteries, Ravangla & Village Life
Explore monasteries, Ravangla Buddha Park, Titanic viewpoint, Borong and Phamtam villages, followed by a Paiyu community experience in Temi.
Activities
- •Visit Ralong Monastery or Samduptse Monastery
- •Visit Ravangla Buddha Park (Tagathagata Tsal)
- •Visit Titanic viewpoint
- •Visit Borong village
- •Visit Phamtam village
- •Observe traditional farming and village life
- •Paiyu tour and local community interaction
Gangchung Village Hike & Paiyu Cultural Experience
Hike from Mela Taar through Temi tea garden to Gangchung village, experience Himalayan views and birdlife, then explore Bermiok, Namphing Mangal Dham and Chalamthang.
Activities
- •Short hike from Mela Taar through Temi tea garden to Gangchung village
- •Visit Gangchung village
- •View Mt. Kanchenjunga and the eastern Himalaya
- •Birdwatching along the trail
- •Visit Whosel Choling Monastery at Bermiok
- •Paiyu tour
- •Traditional dance, food and culture
- •Visit Namphing Mangal Dham
- •Visit Chalamthang Village
Temi to Rinchenpong via Pelling
Transfer from Temi to Rinchenpong with visits to Rabdentse, Pema Yangtse Monastery and Pelling Sky Walk.
Activities
- •Transfer from Temi to Rinchenpong
- •Visit Rabdentse
- •Visit Pema Yangtse Monastery
- •Visit Pelling Sky Walk
Rinchenpong to NJP / Bagdogra
Breakfast at the Rinchenpong homestay followed by transfer to NJP station or Bagdogra airport.
Activities
- •Breakfast at Rinchenpong homestay
- •Transfer to NJP station or Bagdogra airport
Useful Information
What's Included
- •3 nights accommodation in 1 room at Temi homestay
- •1 night accommodation in 1 room at Rinchenpong homestay
- •All tours and transfers by a small car/wagon or similar as per the itinerary only
- •Lunch and dinner mentioned in the itinerary
- •Hikes or walks mentioned in the itinerary
What's Not Included
- •Airfare
- •Insurance
- •Additional meals
- •Personal expenses
- •Sightseeing entrance fees
- •Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions
Accommodation
3 nights accommodation in 1 room at Temi homestay 1 night accommodation in 1 room at Rinchenpong homestay
Transportation
All tours and transfers by a small car/wagon or similar as per the itinerary only. Day 1: NJP station or Bagdogra Airport to Temi by small cab. Day 4: Transfer from Temi to Rinchenpong, with sightseeing at Rabdentse, Pema Yangtse Monastery and Pelling Sky Walk en route. Day 5: Transfer from Rinchenpong to NJP station or Bagdogra Airport.
Special Notes
Travel dates: November 2026. Tour package cost: ₹19,999 per person. Minimum booking: 2 persons. Paiyu is a Nepali word that means Cherry, symbolizing the cherry blossoms associated with the Temi region during November. The tour focuses on nature, culture and sustainable community-based tourism. The tour aims to promote rural livelihoods and provide an authentic experience during the cherry blossom season in Temi. Sightseeing entrance fees are excluded. Airfare and insurance are excluded. Additional meals are excluded. Personal expenses are excluded. Only the tours, transfers, meals, hikes and walks specified in the package inclusions are included. No exact individual departure date within November 2026 is specified in the provided tour information.
Visa Requirements
Visa Not Required
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