Sikkim & Darjeeling Explorer
Destination Covered
03 Nights at Gangtok + 01 Night at Kalimpong + 02 Nights at Darjeeling
| 7 Days | 6 Nights |
Inclusions
- Accommodation in hotels as per itinerary
- Meals as per plan (generally Breakfast & Dinner)
- All sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary
- Pickup & drop from NJP / IXB / Siliguri / Pakyong
- All 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, road conditions, or delays
- Any 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 driver.
- Drive to Gangtok (approx. 125–135 km / 4.5–5 hrs).
- Scenic journey through mountains, rivers, and valleys.
- Check-in at hotel.
- Evening free for leisure or MG Road visit.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion
- After breakfast, proceed for full-day excursion.
- Visit Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) – a beautiful high-altitude glacial lake.
- Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir.
- Optional: Nathula Pass (Indo-China border) – extra cost & permit required.
- Return to Gangtok by evening.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 3: Gangtok Local Sightseeing
- After breakfast, 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 (extra cost)
- Evening free for shopping & leisure.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 4: Gangtok to Kalimpong – Transfer & Sightseeing
- After breakfast, check-out and drive to Kalimpong.
- Enjoy scenic drive through hills.
- On arrival, check-in at hotel.
- Visit:
- Deolo Hill
- Durpin Monastery
- Flower Nurseries
- Local viewpoints
- Evening free for leisure.
- Overnight stay in Kalimpong.
Day 5: Kalimpong to Darjeeling
- After breakfast, drive to Darjeeling (approx. 2.5–3 hrs).
- Check-in at hotel.
- Day free for leisure or Mall Road visit.
- Enjoy the charm of the Queen of Hills.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 6: Darjeeling Full-Day Sightseeing
- Early morning visit to Tiger Hill for sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (subject to availability).
- Return to hotel for breakfast.
- Later visit:
- Batasia Loop & War Memorial
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (closed Thursday)
- Tenzing Rock
- Tea Garden (outer view)
- Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda
- Optional Ropeway Ride
- Evening free for shopping.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 7: Darjeeling – Departure
- After breakfast, check-out from hotel.
- Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station (approx. 3–4 hrs).
- Tour ends with beautiful memories ✨