6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS • SIKKIM & DARJEELING

Sikkim & Darjeeling

Gangtok • Pelling • Darjeeling

A balanced Himalayan journey combining mountain roads, viewpoints, monasteries and tea-country scenery.

Travel through three very different Himalayan destinations in one well-paced journey. Start in Gangtok with mountain views and a high-altitude excursion, continue to Pelling for monasteries and Kanchenjunga scenery, then finish in Darjeeling among tea estates, heritage streets and classic sunrise viewpoints.

Starting From ₹22,999 per person*
2 Nights Gangtok1 Night Pelling2 Nights DarjeelingPrivate TransportCustomisable Route
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*Starting price is indicative. Final price depends on travel dates, hotel category, number of travellers, vehicle, permits and selected sightseeing.

Duration6 Days / 5 NightsBalanced Himalayan journey
RouteGangtok → Pelling → DarjeelingThree-destination Himalayan circuit
Start / EndLehAirport transfers as quoted
Stay Pattern2N Gangtok • 1N Pelling • 2N DarjeelingBalanced six-day route
Travel StyleHigh-Altitude • Scenic • PrivateScenic • Cultural • Mountain-Focused • Customisable
THREE HIMALAYAN EXPERIENCES IN ONE ROUTE

Lakes, Monasteries & Tea Country

This itinerary gives you three distinct sides of the eastern Himalaya.

Gangtok gives you vibrant MG Marg, monasteries and access to high-altitude Tsomgo Lake. Pelling slows things down with mountain views, monasteries, ruins and waterfalls. Darjeeling finishes the trip with tea gardens, heritage sights and sunrise views towards Kanchenjunga.

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

Three Distinct Himalayan Destinations in Six Days

01

Gangtok & Tsomgo Lake

Experience Sikkim’s capital and add a high-altitude excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.

02

Pelling Monasteries & Mountain Views

Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins and selected scenic stops around West Sikkim.

03

Pelling Skywalk

Add the glass skywalk and Chenrezig Statue where included.

04

Darjeeling Sunrise

Start early for Tiger Hill and return through Ghoom and Batasia Loop.

05

Tea-Garden Experience

See one of Darjeeling’s most famous landscapes up close.

06

Scenic Road Travel

The drives between Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling are a major part of the experience.

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 as the route follows the Teesta Valley and gradually climbs into Sikkim.

  • Teesta River viewpoints
  • Mountain-road photography
  • Rangpo entry area
  • Short refreshment stops
  • MG Marg
  • Local cafés
  • Shopping
Keep the evening easy after the road journey.
Overnight: Gangtok
02Day 02Gangtok → Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir → Gangtok+

After breakfast, leave for a high-altitude excursion towards Tsomgo Lake.

  • Tsomgo Lake
  • Baba Mandir
  • Mountain viewpoints
  • Optional Nathula Pass
Nathula Pass: subject to permit availability, weather, road conditions and current operating rules. This is a high-altitude day and weather can change quickly.
Overnight: Gangtok
03Day 03Gangtok → Pelling | Scenic West Sikkim Drive+

After breakfast, check out and begin the journey towards Pelling through mountain landscapes and smaller Sikkim settlements.

  • Optional Buddha Park, Ravangla
  • Mountain viewpoints
  • Local market
  • Short evening walk
  • Hotel leisure time
Pelling is best treated as a slower overnight stop rather than an overloaded transfer day.
Overnight: Pelling
04Day 04Pelling Sightseeing → Darjeeling+

After breakfast, spend the first half of the day exploring Pelling before continuing to Darjeeling.

  • Pemayangtse Monastery
  • Rabdentse Ruins
  • Pelling Skywalk
  • Chenrezig Statue
  • Rimbi Waterfall
  • Khecheopalri Lake, depending on timing
  • Chowrasta
  • Mall Road
The exact Pelling sightseeing order can change according to road conditions and time available.
Overnight: Darjeeling
05Day 05Darjeeling Sightseeing | Tiger Hill, Tea & Heritage+

Start early in the morning for Tiger Hill, then continue with selected Darjeeling sightseeing after breakfast.

  • Tiger Hill
  • Ghoom Monastery
  • Batasia Loop
  • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
  • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
  • Tenzing Rock
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda
  • Tea Garden
  • Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
  • Optional Ropeway
  • Optional Toy Train
Tiger Hill sunrise depends on weather. Toy Train and ropeway are subject to availability and operation.
Overnight: Darjeeling
06Day 06Darjeeling → Bagdogra / NJP | Departure+

Enjoy breakfast and check out. Travel to 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

  • 5 nights accommodation according to 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 transport
  • Fuel and standard driver allowance
  • Permit assistance for applicable Sikkim 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 fees not specifically included
  • Toy Train tickets
  • Ropeway tickets
  • Entry fees
  • Lunch and dinner unless stated
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed in the final quotation
DESTINATION SNAPSHOTS

Three Places That Define the Route

Gangtok MG Marg

Gangtok

MG MARG • TSOMGO LAKE • MONASTERIES • MOUNTAIN VIEWS

A lively Himalayan capital and the starting point for high-altitude excursions.

Pelling Kanchenjunga Sikkim

Pelling

KANCHENJUNGA VIEWS • MONASTERIES • SKYWALK • WATERFALLS

A quieter West Sikkim stop with strong cultural and scenic appeal.

Darjeeling tea estates

Darjeeling

TEA ESTATES • TIGER HILL • HERITAGE • MOUNTAIN VIEWS

A classic Himalayan hill town and a natural finish to the route.

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

Upgrade Your Sikkim & Darjeeling Journey

Nathula Pass Sikkim

Nathula Pass

Add subject to permit availability and current operating rules.

Gangtok hotel area and MG Marg

Premium Gangtok Hotel

Upgrade your first two nights.

Kanchenjunga view from Pelling

Better Pelling View Room

Choose a property with better mountain-facing rooms where available.

Darjeeling tea estate

Darjeeling Tea Estate Stay

Upgrade the final portion with a more immersive tea-country experience.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train

Toy Train

Add a heritage railway experience subject to availability.

Tiger Hill Darjeeling

Extra Darjeeling Night

Ideal for travellers who want a slower finish.

Kanchenjunga from Pelling

Extra Pelling Night

Useful if you want more waterfalls and monastery sightseeing.

WHO IS THIS PACKAGE FOR?

Who Sikkim & Darjeeling Works Best For

First-Time Sikkim Travellers

A strong introductory route covering Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling.

Couples

Scenic drives, mountain views and slower evenings.

Families

Good variety without requiring trekking.

Friends

Plenty of viewpoints, road travel and photography.

Himalayan Travel Lovers

Three very different hill destinations in one itinerary.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Best Time to Travel

March – May

Popular for spring scenery and clearer mountain views on suitable days.

October – December

Often a good period for clearer Himalayan views and comfortable sightseeing.

Monsoon

Heavy rain can affect mountain roads, visibility and some activities.

Seasonal note: Tsomgo Lake and Nathula are especially weather- and road-condition dependent.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTES

Important Sikkim & Darjeeling Travel Notes

Sikkim Permits & High-Altitude Day

  • Tsomgo Lake and Nathula require high-altitude travel.
  • Permit requirements can change.
  • Nathula is not guaranteed.
  • Weather and road conditions can affect the excursion.
  • A gentler Gangtok local sightseeing day can replace Tsomgo if preferred.

Roads, Views & Darjeeling Activities

  • Mountain roads are winding and travel times can vary.
  • Fog and cloud can reduce Kanchenjunga visibility.
  • Tiger Hill sunrise depends on weather.
  • Toy Train and ropeway tickets are subject to availability.
  • Some Darjeeling attractions have weekly closure days.
  • Always confirm exact sightseeing and inclusions before payment.
MAKE THE HIMALAYAN ROUTE YOUR OWN

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

You can change the hotel category, meal plan, Tsomgo excursion, Nathula option, Pelling sightseeing, Darjeeling Toy Train, tea estate visit, extra Darjeeling night, vehicle category or 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?

6 Days / 5 Nights.

What is the route?

Gangtok → Pelling → Darjeeling.

What is the starting price?

From ₹22,999 per person, subject to travel dates and final inclusions.

Where does the trip start?

Usually from 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?

The package includes 1 night in Pelling.

How many nights are in Darjeeling?

The recommended itinerary includes 2 nights in Darjeeling.

Is Tsomgo Lake included?

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

Is Nathula Pass included?

Only if specifically added and permitted. It is subject to permit availability and operating conditions.

Is Tiger Hill included?

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

Is the Toy Train included?

Only if specifically listed in the final quotation.

Is this suitable for families?

Yes. A local Gangtok sightseeing day can replace the high-altitude excursion if a gentler itinerary is preferred.

GANGTOK. PELLING. DARJEELING.

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