Gangtok & Darjeeling Scenic Retreat
Destination Covered
03 Nights at Gangtok + 02 Nights at Darjeeling
| 6 Days | 5 Nights |
Inclusions
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as per plan
- All sightseeing as mentioned
- Pickup & drop from NJP / IXB / Siliguri / Pakyong
- Transfers by non-AC vehicle
- Toll taxes, parking, fuel & driver charges
Exclusions
- Airfare / train tickets
- Entry fees & permits
- Nathula Pass & Ropeway charges
- Personal expenses (shopping, tips, laundry, etc.)
- Extra sightseeing not mentioned
- Expenses due to weather, delays, or road conditions
- Hotel upgrade charges
Overview
🗓️ Day-wise Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra / NJP – Transfer to Gangtok
- Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station.
- Meet & greet by our representative.
- Drive to Gangtok (approx. 125 km / 5 hrs).
- Enjoy scenic views of hills, rivers, and valleys en route.
- Check-in at hotel.
- Evening free for leisure or explore MG Road.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 2: Gangtok Full-Day Local Sightseeing
- After breakfast, proceed for full-day city tour covering:
- Ganesh Tok & Tashi View Point
- Research Institute of Tibetology (closed Sunday)
- Do-Drul Chorten Stupa
- Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
- Flower Exhibition Centre
- Optional Ropeway Ride (tickets extra)
- Evening free for leisure or shopping.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 3: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion
- After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion.
- Visit Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) – a scenic high-altitude lake.
- Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir.
- Optional: Nathula Pass (extra cost & permit required).
- Return to Gangtok by evening.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 4: Gangtok to Darjeeling – Transfer
- After breakfast, check-out and drive to Darjeeling (approx. 90–100 km / 3–3.5 hrs).
- Enjoy beautiful mountain landscapes during the journey.
- Check-in at hotel.
- Evening free for leisure or Mall Road visit.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 5: Darjeeling Full-Day Sightseeing
- Early morning visit to Tiger Hill for sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (subject to permit availability).
- Return to hotel for breakfast.
- Later proceed for sightseeing:
- Batasia Loop & War Memorial
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (closed Thursday)
- Tenzing Rock
- Optional Ropeway Ride
- Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (closed Sunday)
- Tea Garden (outer view)
- Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda
- Evening free for shopping or leisure.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 6: Departure – Darjeeling to Bagdogra / NJP
- After breakfast, check-out from hotel.
- Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station (approx. 3–4 hrs).
- Tour ends with beautiful memories ✨