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Village Walk

Shakti Sikkim

This is your chance to become immersed in the charming villages of Sikkim, where colourful prayer flags flutter against the backdrop of mighty Mount Kangchenjunga. There are numerous trails to discover amongst the forests and meadows of this alpine region.

Each day your private guide will lead you to monasteries, markets and traditional community homes. Sikkim is known for its unique blend of Tibetan Buddhist and remote Himalayan hamlets.

Each day is a discovery of the former hermit kingdom – which had previously been completely closed to outside visitors until the last century. You’ll stay in beautifully renovated village homes on the family properties, which will take you to the heart of these rural communities.

Why You’ll Love This Trip: 

Fully Tailored Experience: Whether you are travelling as a family, a group of friends, a couple or seeking a solo spiritual journey, your Shakti trekking experience will be designed to suit you. Immerse yourself fully in local life or take challenging treks in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Collaborative & Community Driven: The village homes in which you will stay are leased from local families. The staff are from the region, the food is sourced from the area – providing you with a deeper connection with Sikkim as well as ensuring your trip benefits the local people.
Cwood-firedreative Culinary Experience: Traditionally Himalayan treks offer fairly basic dining options, not so with your personal Shakti chef. Using a small wood fired stove and boundless creativity you’ll be treated to family recipes passed down from generation to generation with vibrantly fresh, regional ingredients.

Your Tailored Day by Day

Day 1, Arrive Delhi

Arriving into Delhi you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. This is a heritage art deco property with a rich history in Delhi, here you’ll rest for the evening before your flight to the foothills of the Himalayas.

Accommodation: The Imperial

Day 2, Delhi – Bagdogra- Hatti Dunga

Today you’ll be transferred back to the airport for your domestic flight to Bagdogra. You will be met at the airport here and driven five hours to Hatti Dunga. Hatti Dunga translates to ‘Elephant Rock.’ Settle into your first village home with views down the valley. Take a stroll around delightful village in the evening with your guide.

Accommodation: Hatti Dunga

Day 3, Hatti Dunga – Rinchenpong – Maggi Dara – Hatti Dunga

Begin your trekking with a gradual walk up to a traditional 150-year-old Lepcha House. Next, experience a traditional village market in Rinchenpong. You can continue your walk to Yangsum or be driven to the village, and then walk onwards to Maggi Dara for your picnic lunch. After lunch chose to be driven or walk back to Hatti Dunga to settle in for the evening.

Accommodation: Hatti Dunga

Day 4, Hatti Dunga – Hee

An early start this morning to reach Rinchenpong Monastery for morning prayers. After visiting another 200 family Monastery established more than 200 years ago, take the trail down from Rinchenpong via the village of Bhasmay to Jowbari. Here you’ll be served lunch before you continue to Bermiok Monastery. Your final stop today is the charming village of Hee where you’ll find your next cosy village house.

Accommodation: Hee House

Day 5, Hee – Radhu Khandu

If the weather is clear, wake up for sunrise with Mount Kanchenjunga as the backdrop. Start your trek uphill, where you’ll stop at the Red Panda Wildlife Sanctuary. Passing by a stream you’ll follow the path for another two hours to the village of Radhu Khandu. Settle into your traditional Sikkimese home with a cup of tea overlooking the view.

Accommodation: Radhu Khandu

Day 6, Exploring Radhu Khandu

Today take tea with a retired local schoolteacher after your stroll through the cardamom fields towards their house. Discover a beautiful 150-year-old Monastery before an enjoyable picnic lunch amongst the rhododendrons. Walk back to your village house for your farewell dinner and drinks prepared by your personal chef.

Accommodation: Radhu Khandu

Day 7–8, Radhu Khandu – Bagdogra – Delhi – Depart

After your final breakfast among the mountains, you’ll walk back to the road to meet your transfer to Bagdogra Airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred a short distance to your airport hotel, where you can relax and rest for the evening.

After breakfast the following morning, check out and transfer to Delhi Airport for your international flight home, carrying with you memories of walking through the meadows of Sikkim.

Accommodation: The Roseate

Your Trip Accommodations

The Imperial, Delhi

The Imperial is a landmark luxury hotel in the heart of New Delhi, offering convenient access to the international airport and the city’s most important cultural and historical sites. Set within peaceful landscaped gardens, the hotel features 233 elegantly appointed Art Deco–style rooms and suites, combining heritage character with modern comfort. Home to the renowned Spice Route restaurant, The Imperial provides an exceptional base for exploring India’s rich history, architecture and cuisine.

Hatti Dunga

Hatti Dunga, meaning “Elephant Rock,” is a small traditional village of around twenty households in West Sikkim. This beautifully restored wooden house is over seventy years old and retains its original teak flooring, while thoughtful renovations have introduced three comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Set within tiered gardens overlooking the valleys of West Sikkim, Hatti Dunga offers an authentic and peaceful base immersed in Himalayan village life.

Hee House

Hee House is a cosy village home set beneath the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kanchenjunga in West Sikkim. The house offers two comfortable en-suite bedrooms, with large windows opening onto views across terraced fields and the surrounding Himalayan mountains. Owned by a local family who live discreetly on the property to ensure privacy, the house also features a traditional Buddhist prayer room, adding to the sense of cultural immersion and tranquillity.

Radhu Khandu

Radhu Khandu is set in a peaceful Sikkimese village surrounded by cardamom fields and an ancient Buddhist monastery. This traditional Sikkimese house offers three comfortable en-suite bedrooms and a warm, welcoming atmosphere shaped by the local family who host your stay. From the sit-out room, enjoy sweeping views across the surrounding landscape, creating a tranquil base for immersive village life in the Himalayas.

The Roseate Aerocity

The Roseate Aerocity is a contemporary five-star hotel ideally located just 4.5 kilometres from Indira Gandhi International Airport, with easy access to both central Delhi and Gurugram. Offering 216 spacious, elegantly designed rooms and suites, the hotel provides a calm and luxurious retreat from the city. With refined dining, wellness facilities and excellent transport connections via the nearby Aerocity metro station, The Roseate Aerocity is a seamless choice for pre- and post-journey stays in Delhi.