India
Sikkim & Darjeeling Himalayan Tour
6 nights / 7 days Best time: March to May, October to December
Monasteries, Tsomgo Lake and the famous Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga.
Trip highlights
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
- Rumtek Monastery
- Tiger Hill sunrise
- Darjeeling toy train joy ride
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Gangtok
Pick-up from Bagdogra or NJP and drive to Gangtok.
Day 2
Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
High-altitude excursion day.
Day 3
Gangtok local
Monasteries and viewpoints.
Day 4
Gangtok to Darjeeling
Transfer to the tea capital.
Day 5
Tiger Hill sunrise
Early start for Kanchenjunga views.
Day 6
Leisure in Darjeeling
Free day with optional toy train.
Day 7
Departure
Drive down to Bagdogra or NJP.
What is included
- 6 nights hotel with breakfast and dinner
- NJP/Bagdogra transfers
- Sightseeing by private vehicle
- Inner-line permit assistance
Not included
- Airfare or train fare
- Lunch
- Toy train ticket
- Personal expenses
Hotels used (or similar)
- Summit Denzong or similar
- Mayfair Darjeeling or similar