Sikkim Darjeeling

North East · Mountains · Culture · Scenic

Sikkim Darjeeling

Gangtok's high-altitude lakes, Pelling's monasteries and Darjeeling's tea-country sunrise.

Duration7 Nights / 8 Days
Best TimeSeptember to December
Starts FromBagdogra Airport / NJP
Group Size24 guests
The destination

The journey, thoughtfully composed

A classic Eastern Himalaya loop through Gangtok's Tsomgo Lake and Nathula Pass, Pelling's monasteries and Sky Walk, ending with a pre-dawn climb to Tiger Hill for sunrise over Kanchenjunga.

Himalayan valleys of Sikkim
Himalayan valleys of Sikkim
01Tsomgo Lake & Nathula Pass
02Pemayangtse Monastery, Pelling
03Tiger Hill sunrise, Darjeeling
04Pelling Sky Walk
Day by day

Your proposed itinerary

8 days
Day01

NJP / IXB/ Siliguri to Gangtok

After being received at IXB/NJP/Siliguri, proceed to Gangtok which is 120 km away and takes 4.5 hours approximately. On arrival, check in to the hotel.

Meals / —Stay / Gangtok
Himalayan valleys of Sikkim
Day02

Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir

After an early breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) and New Baba Mandir (13,200 ft). Tsomgo Lake is one of the most beautiful high-altitude lakes surrounded by majestic mountains. Later, visit Nathula Pass (14,500 ft) (for Indian Nationals only). A special permit is required and is subject to approval by the Sikkim Tourism Department.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Gangtok
Day03

Gangtok City Tour

Proceed for Banjakhari Waterfalls Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Echay Monastery, Flower Show, Handicraft, Ropeway, Chorten Stupa, Institute of Tibetology. Evening at Leisure.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Gangtok
Where the route leads
Day04

Gangtok to Pelling

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day city tour of Gangtok, covering the Handicraft Centre, Flower Show, Chorten Stupa, Institute of Tibetology, and Bakthang/Banjhakri Waterfalls. Later, drive to Pelling (7,000 ft.). On arrival, check in to the hotel.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Pelling
Day05

Pelling

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day sightseeing covering Orange Garden, Rimbi Waterfalls, Khangchendzonga Waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, and the Sky Walk.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Darjeeling
Day06

Pelling to Darjeeling via Namchi

After breakfast, drive to Darjeeling (6,730 ft) via Namchi. En route, visit Samdruptse Stupa and beautiful replica of Char Dham. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Darjeeling
Views along the way
Day07

Darjeeling

Early morning at 03:30 am, visit Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise. On the way back, visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Have Breakfast at Hotel. Later, enjoy a half-day city tour covering the Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre, and an outer view of a Tea Garden.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Darjeeling
Day08

Darjeeling to NJP / IXB / Siliguri

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), NJP Railway Station, or Siliguri for your onward journey. Tour ends with sweet memories.

Meals / Breakfast
The details

Everything, clearly arranged

Stay details

Arrangements planned for this journey

  • 3-star accommodation on double sharing, breakfast/lunch/dinner
  • Planned overnight route: Gangtok · Pelling · Darjeeling.
  • Exact hotel names, room category and check-in details are confirmed on the final voucher.

Included in your journey

  • 3-star accommodation on double sharing, breakfast/lunch/dinner
  • Entry fees, 1L water bottle per day, Nathula Pass and Namchi
  • Innova/Xylo or similar vehicle for all transfers, driver allowance and parking

Not included

  • Train/airfare, heater charges
  • Travel or medical insurance
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and camera fees
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Good to know

Before you travel

The published starting price covers the core itinerary services, including 3-star accommodation on double sharing, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Entry fees, 1L water bottle per day, Nathula Pass and Namchi, Innova/Xylo or similar vehicle for all transfers, driver allowance and parking. The final quotation shows every traveller-wise charge, tax and optional upgrade before you confirm.

The planned overnight route includes Gangtok, Pelling, Darjeeling. Hotel names, star category, room type and meal plan are verified against your dates and printed on the final itinerary and voucher.

Yes. The 7 Nights / 8 Days plan can be adjusted for your dates, pace, hotel category, departure city, room mix and special requirements before the quotation is approved.

September to December. Weather, local closures and live availability are rechecked for your selected travel dates.

Submit the booking request with traveller details, then a Bandhan travel consultant verifies availability and issues the final quotation. Payment milestones and the applicable cancellation terms are shared before you approve the booking.