Sikkim & Darjeeling Scenic Escape
Destination Covered
03 Nights at Gangtok + 01 Night at Pelling + 02 Nights at Darjeeling
| 7 Days | 6 Nights |
Inclusions
- Accommodation in hotels as per itinerary
- Meals as per plan (generally Breakfast & Dinner)
- All transfers & sightseeing by non-AC vehicle
- Pickup & drop from NJP / Bagdogra / Siliguri
- Toll taxes, parking, fuel & driver charges
Exclusions
- Airfare / train tickets
- Entry fees, permits & camera charges
- Nathula Pass, Ropeway, optional activities
- Personal expenses (shopping, tips, laundry, etc.)
- Any extra sightseeing not mentioned
- Expenses due to weather, roadblocks, or unforeseen conditions
Overview
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra / NJP – Transfer to Gangtok
- On arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station, meet our representative.
- Drive to Gangtok (approx. 125–135 km / 4.5–5 hrs) through scenic mountain roads.
- Enjoy beautiful views of rivers, valleys, and hills en route.
- Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.
- Evening free for leisure or local market exploration (MG Road).
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 2: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
- After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion.
- Visit Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) – a high-altitude glacial lake surrounded by mountains.
- Continue to Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, a sacred site.
- Optional visit to Nathula Pass (Indo-China border) – extra cost & permit required.
- Enjoy snow activities during winter season (optional).
- Return to Gangtok in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 3: Gangtok Local Sightseeing
- After breakfast, proceed for full-day city tour covering:
- Ganesh Tok & Tashi View Point – panoramic Himalayan views
- Hanuman Tok (if included locally)
- Research Institute of Tibetology (closed Sundays)
- Do-Drul Chorten Stupa
- Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
- Flower Exhibition Centre
- Optional Ropeway Ride (tickets extra)
- Evening free for shopping at MG Road.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 4: Gangtok to Pelling + Half-Day Sightseeing
- After breakfast, check-out and drive to Pelling (approx. 4–5 hrs).
- Scenic drive through hills and valleys.
- On arrival, check-in at hotel.
- Proceed for local sightseeing:
- Pemayangtse Monastery
- Rabdentse Ruins (ancient capital of Sikkim)
- Sky Walk & Chenrezig Statue
- Evening at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 5: Pelling Full-Day Sightseeing
- After breakfast, explore major attractions:
- Khecheopalri Lake (wish-fulfilling lake)
- Kanchenjunga Waterfalls
- Rimbi Waterfalls
- Darap Village (local culture experience)
- Orange Garden
- Bird Sanctuary
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (weather permitting).
- Return to hotel.
- Overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 6: Pelling to Darjeeling + Sightseeing
- Early morning drive to Darjeeling (approx. 3–4 hrs).
- Early visit (if scheduled):
- Tiger Hill (sunrise over Kanchenjunga – subject to permit/availability)
- After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing:
- Batasia Loop & War Memorial
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (closed Thursday)
- Tenzing Rock
- Tea Garden (outer view)
- Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda
- Optional Darjeeling Ropeway
- Evening free for shopping at Mall Road.
- 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. ✨