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Darjeeling & Gangtok Holiday

Tea gardens and Tiger Hill sunrise in Darjeeling, then Gangtok's monasteries and a day at Tsomgo Lake.

Trip at a glance

  • Duration6 days / 5 nights
  • Starts inDarjeeling
  • RouteDarjeeling · Gangtok
  • Places2 destinations
  • StateWest Bengal, India
  • Ideal forHill-station holidays, Family holidays
  • Trip stylePrivate, customisable
  • Package codeNX-1EVD7H

Best time to visit: March to May and October to December

Gangtok, Sikkim
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Tiger Hill – Darjeeling
Tsomgo (Changu) Lake – Gangtok
Gangtok, Sikkim

Trip overview

Tea gardens and Tiger Hill sunrise in Darjeeling, then Gangtok's monasteries and a day at Tsomgo Lake.

The route spends 2 nights in Darjeeling and 3 nights in Gangtok, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits hill-station holidays and family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

  1. Darjeeling 2N
  2. Gangtok 3N

Highlights

Tiger HillDarjeeling Himalayan RailwayHappy Valley Tea EstateMG MargTsomgo (Changu) LakeNathula Pass

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Darjeeling

  • Arrive via Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and transfer to your hotel
  • Check in and settle in
  • Later: Tea tasting

Day 2Darjeeling: Toy train joy ride and Mall Road walk

  • Toy train joy ride
  • Mall Road walk

Day 3Darjeeling to Gangtok

  • Travel from Darjeeling to Gangtok by private vehicle
  • Check in at your Gangtok hotel
  • Tsomgo (Changu) Lake: Glacial lake at about 3,750 m (permit)

Day 4Gangtok: Banjhakri Falls and Ropeway

  • Banjhakri Falls: Park and waterfall
  • Ropeway

Day 5Gangtok: MG Marg and Nathula Pass

  • MG Marg: Car-free promenade
  • Nathula Pass: Border pass (permit; closed Mon–Tue)

Day 6Depart from Gangtok

  • Breakfast and hotel check-out
  • Transfer to Pakyong Airport (PYG) for your journey home

How this version is planned

  • Realistic drive times on hill roads
  • Viewpoints planned for clear mornings
  • Warm layers advised even in summer
  • Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
  • Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

  • Darjeeling: Leave for Tiger Hill around 4 am; clear mornings are most likely in October–November.
  • Gangtok: Carry ID photos and copies; permits for Tsomgo and Nathula are issued a day ahead.
FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.
When is the best time for this trip?
Darjeeling: March to May and October to December. Gangtok: March to May and October to December.
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
The trip begins in Darjeeling (Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 70 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.
How much does this package cost?
We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.
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