Darjeeling and Gangtok Tour

Quick facts

In short: Darjeeling and Gangtok Tour is a 5-night, 6-day tour. It starts in Siliguri (NJP / Bagdogra) and ends in Siliguri (NJP / Bagdogra). It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.

Package ID

0066

Duration

5 Nights / 6 Days

Places

Gangtok, Darjeeling

Starts

Siliguri (NJP / Bagdogra)

Ends

Siliguri (NJP / Bagdogra)

Stay

Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan

Meals

Breakfast

Best time

March to May and October to December are the best times to visit Darjeeling and Sikkim.

Customizable

Yes

Day-wise itinerary

Package ID

0066

Tour

Darjeeling and Gangtok Tour

Duration

5 Nights / 6 Days

Destination

Darjeeling & Sikkim

Price

Price on request

This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.

1. 1

   Day 1 — Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling

   Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer - Darjeeling - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling

   Overnight: Darjeeling

2. 2

   Day 2 — Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (Half Day)

   Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for break fast - After breakfast next round of sight seeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the Mall area or Chowk Bazaar - Overnight stay at Darjeeling

   Overnight: Darjeeling

3. 3

   Day 3 — Darjeeling to Gangtok Transfer

   Early Morning Breakfast – Drive to Gangtok nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours - Gangtok – The capital of the 22 nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist – Gangtok the beautiful city of Sikkim suits all tourist due to its options i.e. tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful towns with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies – The road is along the River Teesta and is picturesque – Check into hotel at Gangtok – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

   Overnight: Gangtok

4. 4

   Day 4 — Gangtok Local Sight Seeing (Full Day)

   Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok – Sight seeing will be for half day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable – It is not possible to cover all the spot in single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance traveled - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Rumtek Monastery – The monastery where Nobel Laurete Dalai Lama took shelter while escaping from China, Botanical Garden Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok, etc – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time - Over Night stay at Gangtok

   Overnight: Gangtok

5. 5

   Day 5 — Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day)

   Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

   Overnight: Gangtok

6. 6

   Day 6 — Departure – Gangtok to Siliguri – Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)

   After breakfast, check out of your hotel in Gangtok. Our driver takes you down to Siliguri (about 135 km, 4½–5 hours), with the drop at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP), Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or the Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand, as you need. It is best to start early so there is no rush on the mountain roads. Enjoy the last views of the hills and tea gardens on the way down. The tour ends at your drop point.

Inclusions & exclusions

Where you stay

Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. Ask us to upgrade any night.

Price

Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.

Questions about this package

Planning your Darjeeling & Sikkim trip

Best time: March to May and October to December are the best times to visit Darjeeling and Sikkim.

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Travel guides for this trip

• Darjeeling & Sikkim travel guide
• Darjeeling and Gangtok: planning your first trip
• North Sikkim: Lachung, Yumthang and Gurudongmar Lake