7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS • SIKKIM & DARJEELING

Sikkim + Darjeeling

Gangtok • Pelling • Darjeeling

A slower version of the classic Himalayan route with more time for viewpoints, monasteries, mountain lakes and tea-country scenery.

Take a little more time to experience the eastern Himalaya. Begin in Gangtok with high-altitude scenery around Tsomgo Lake, move west to Pelling for monasteries, waterfalls and Kanchenjunga views, then finish in Darjeeling among tea estates, heritage streets and classic Himalayan viewpoints.

Starting From ₹26,999 per person*
2 Nights Gangtok2 Nights Pelling2 Nights DarjeelingPrivate TransportRelaxed Route
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*Starting price is indicative. Final cost depends on travel dates, hotel category, number of travellers, vehicle, permits and selected activities.

Duration7 Days / 6 NightsSlower Himalayan journey
RouteGangtok → Pelling → DarjeelingRelaxed Gangtok–Pelling–Darjeeling circuit
Start / EndLehAirport transfers as quoted
Stay Pattern2N Gangtok • 2N Pelling • 2N DarjeelingRelaxed seven-day route
Travel StyleHigh-Altitude • Scenic • PrivateScenic • Cultural • Mountain-Focused • Relaxed • Customisable
MORE TIME IN THE MOUNTAINS

Three Destinations Without the Rush

This package covers the same classic route as the shorter Sikkim journey, but gives each region more room.

Gangtok gives you MG Marg, monasteries and a high-altitude excursion. Pelling gets a full day for Pemayangtse, Rabdentse, the Skywalk and optional lakes and waterfalls. Darjeeling gives you a full sightseeing day for Tiger Hill, tea-country scenery and Himalayan heritage.

MG Marg Gangtok Sikkim
Kanchenjunga view from Pelling Sikkim
Darjeeling tea plantations
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

A Slower Himalayan Route With More Time in Pelling

01

Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Travel from Gangtok into East Sikkim’s high-altitude landscape.

02

Two Nights in Pelling

Spend a full day exploring West Sikkim rather than simply passing through.

03

Pemayangtse & Rabdentse

Combine monastery culture with the ruins of Sikkim’s former royal capital.

04

Pelling Skywalk

Add panoramic mountain views and the Chenrezig Statue.

05

Darjeeling Sunrise

Head to Tiger Hill early for Himalayan sunrise views, subject to weather.

06

Tea-Country Experience

Spend time around Darjeeling’s tea gardens and heritage attractions.

TOUR ITINERARY

Your Sikkim + Darjeeling Journey, Day by Day

Open each day to see the route, suggested sightseeing and overnight stay. The exact sequence can be adjusted around arrival timing, permits, weather, road conditions and attraction operating days.

Tsomgo Lake Sikkim
01Day 01Bagdogra / NJP → Gangtok | Teesta Valley Drive+

Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, where your driver will meet you. Begin the drive towards Gangtok through the Teesta Valley.

  • Teesta River viewpoints
  • Mountain-road photography
  • Refreshment stops
  • MG Marg
  • Local cafés
  • Shopping
  • Easy town walk
Keep the evening free after the road journey.
Overnight: Gangtok
02Day 02Gangtok → Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir → Gangtok+

After breakfast, leave for the main high-altitude excursion of the trip.

  • Tsomgo Lake
  • New Baba Mandir
  • Mountain viewpoints
  • Optional Nathula Pass
Nathula: requires separate permission and remains subject to availability, road conditions, weather and current operating rules.
Overnight: Gangtok
03Day 03Gangtok → Pelling | Scenic West Sikkim Journey+

After breakfast, check out and begin the drive towards Pelling. This is intentionally a lighter transfer day.

  • Optional Namchi
  • Optional Ravangla Buddha Park
  • Mountain views
  • Pelling market
  • Hotel leisure
  • Short local walk
Optional en-route additions depend on road timing and your preferred pace.
Overnight: Pelling
04Day 04Pelling Full-Day Sightseeing | Monasteries, Ruins & Waterfalls+

This is the day that makes the seven-day package meaningfully different from the shorter version. Spend the full day exploring Pelling and West Sikkim.

  • Pemayangtse Monastery
  • Rabdentse Ruins
  • Pelling Skywalk
  • Chenrezig Statue
  • Rimbi Waterfall
  • Khecheopalri Lake
  • Kanchenjunga Falls, subject to timing
Two nights in Pelling let you explore the area without combining sightseeing with the Darjeeling transfer.
Overnight: Pelling
05Day 05Pelling → Darjeeling | Scenic Mountain Transfer+

After breakfast, check out and begin the drive towards Darjeeling through mountain valleys and tea-growing landscapes.

  • Chowrasta
  • Mall Road
  • Local cafés
  • Shopping
  • Tea stores
Keep the evening relaxed after the road journey.
Overnight: Darjeeling
06Day 06Darjeeling Sightseeing | Tiger Hill, Heritage & Tea Country+

Start early for the classic Darjeeling sunrise circuit, then continue with selected sightseeing after breakfast.

  • Tiger Hill
  • Ghoom Monastery
  • Batasia Loop
  • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
  • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
  • Tenzing Rock
  • Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
  • Tea Garden
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda
  • Ropeway, subject to operation
  • Optional Toy Train
Tiger Hill sunrise depends on weather. Toy Train and ropeway are subject to availability and operation.
Overnight: Darjeeling
07Day 07Darjeeling → Bagdogra / NJP | Departure+

Enjoy breakfast and check out. Travel towards Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station according to your onward schedule.

Your Sikkim + Darjeeling journey ends here.
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Know What Your Sikkim + Darjeeling Package Covers

Typically Included

  • 6 nights accommodation according to your selected category
  • Daily breakfast or meal plan stated in the final quotation
  • Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling sightseeing according to the confirmed itinerary
  • Private Bagdogra/NJP pickup and drop plus intercity road transfers
  • Fuel, tolls, parking and standard driver allowance as stated in the quotation
  • Permit assistance for applicable Sikkim protected-area sightseeing where specifically included
  • Dial Us Back Travel assistance throughout the confirmed journey

Not Included Unless Stated

  • Flights or train tickets
  • Nathula Pass charges
  • Permit costs not specifically included
  • Toy Train tickets
  • Ropeway tickets
  • Entry fees
  • Lunch and dinner unless included
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed in the final quotation
DESTINATION SNAPSHOTS

Three Places That Define the Route

MG Marg Gangtok Sikkim

Gangtok

MG MARG • TSOMGO LAKE • MONASTERIES • MOUNTAIN ROADS

A lively base for East Sikkim sightseeing.

Kanchenjunga from Pelling Sikkim

Pelling

KANCHENJUNGA VIEWS • MONASTERIES • SKYWALK • WATERFALLS

The extra night here gives this package a noticeably slower pace.

Darjeeling tea estates

Darjeeling

TEA ESTATES • TIGER HILL • HERITAGE • HIMALAYAN CULTURE

A classic final stop with plenty to see without another major road excursion.

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

Upgrade Your Sikkim + Darjeeling Journey

Nathula Pass Sikkim

Nathula Pass

Add subject to permit approval and operating conditions.

Premium hotel in Gangtok Sikkim

Premium Gangtok Hotel

Upgrade your first two nights.

Mountain view hotel in Pelling Sikkim

Mountain-View Pelling Room

Choose a hotel with better Kanchenjunga-facing views where available.

Darjeeling hillside and tea gardens

Premium Darjeeling Hotel

Stay closer to Mall Road or choose a heritage-style property.

Makaibari tea estate bungalow Darjeeling

Tea Estate Stay

Replace one Darjeeling hotel night with a tea-country experience.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train

Toy Train Ride

Add subject to ticket availability.

Tiger Hill sunrise Darjeeling

Extra Darjeeling Night

Useful if you want a slower finish.

WHO IS THIS PACKAGE FOR?

Who Sikkim + Darjeeling Works Best For

First-Time Sikkim Travellers

Covers the classic Gangtok–Pelling–Darjeeling combination.

Couples

Scenic mountain drives and relaxed two-night stays.

Families

No trekking required, and the itinerary can be slowed further if needed.

Friends

A strong mix of mountain sightseeing, cafés, monasteries and photography.

Travellers Who Dislike Rushed Trips

The additional Pelling night is the main advantage over the shorter six-day package.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Best Time to Travel

March – May

Popular for spring scenery and comfortable sightseeing.

October – December

Often favoured for clearer Himalayan views and cooler conditions.

Monsoon

Heavy rainfall can affect mountain roads, visibility and high-altitude access.

Seasonal note: Tsomgo Lake and Nathula remain especially dependent on road and weather conditions.
PERMIT & TRAVEL NOTES

Important Sikkim + Darjeeling Travel Notes

Protected-Area & High-Altitude Notes

  • Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir are protected-area excursions.
  • Carry the identification documents requested during booking.
  • Nathula requires additional permit approval.
  • Permit approval does not guarantee road access.
  • Weather can cause last-minute changes.
  • High-altitude conditions can feel very different from Gangtok town.

Roads, Views & Darjeeling Notes

  • Mountain-road travel times are approximate.
  • Fog can reduce mountain visibility.
  • Kanchenjunga views cannot be guaranteed.
  • Tiger Hill sunrise depends on weather.
  • Toy Train and ropeway availability should be confirmed in advance.
  • Some Darjeeling attractions have weekly closure days.
  • Always review exact inclusions before payment.
MAKE THE SEVEN-DAY ROUTE YOUR OWN

Want More Gangtok, More Pelling or a Tea Estate Stay?

You can change the hotel category, meal plan, Tsomgo excursion, Nathula option, Gangtok local sightseeing, Pelling nights, Darjeeling Toy Train, tea estate stay, vehicle category or overall trip duration.

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GOOD TO KNOW

Sikkim + Darjeeling FAQs

Useful answers before you request your final quotation.

How long is the package?

7 Days / 6 Nights.

What is the route?

Gangtok → Pelling → Darjeeling.

What is the starting price?

From ₹26,999 per person, subject to travel dates and final inclusions.

Where does the trip start and end?

Usually at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station.

How many nights are in Gangtok?

The recommended itinerary includes 2 nights in Gangtok.

How many nights are in Pelling?

This slower version includes 2 nights in Pelling.

How many nights are in Darjeeling?

The itinerary includes 2 nights in Darjeeling.

Is Tsomgo Lake included?

Yes, in the recommended itinerary, subject to permit, weather and road conditions.

Is Nathula included?

Only if specifically added and approved.

Is Pelling Skywalk included?

It can be part of the Pelling sightseeing day; entry fees should be confirmed separately.

Is Tiger Hill included?

Yes, in the recommended Darjeeling sightseeing plan, subject to weather.

Is the Toy Train included?

Only if specifically stated in your final quotation.

Is this better than the six-day version?

The main difference is more time in Pelling, making this version better suited to travellers who want a slower West Sikkim experience.

GANGTOK. PELLING. DARJEELING. SEVEN EASY DAYS.

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