Overview
Darjeeling and Gangtok are two of the most popular hill stations in the Eastern Himalayas, located about \ (100\) km apart and typically combined into a 5 to 7-day itinerary. Darjeeling (West Bengal) is famous for its colonial charm and tea estates, while Gangtok (Sikkim) offers vibrant culture and high-altitude adventures.
- Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Route: Gangtok (2 Nights) ➔ Darjeeling (2 Nights)
- Start/End Point: Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)
- Major Highlights: Nathu La Pass, Tsomgo Lake, Tiger Hill Sunrise, and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
Package Inclusions
- Accommodation: 2 nights in Gangtok & 2 nights in Darjeeling in 3-star accommodation.
- Meals: Daily Breakfast & dinner at the hotel.
- Transportation: Vehicle as per requirements (Dezire/Innova/Sumo/Bolero)
- Tolls & Taxes: All parking, state taxes, driver allowances, and fuel charges.
- Tour Manager: 1 Dedicated professional tour assistance for 24/7 hrs.
- Daily Water: 1 Bottles of 500ml mineral water per person per day.
💡 Quick Planning Tips
- Nathu La Logistics: Keep 2 passport-size photos and a government ID (Voter ID/Passport/Aadhaar) ready on Day 1 so your driver can process the restricted area permits.
- Timing the Pass: Remember that Nathu La is closed to tourists on Mondays and Tuesdays. Make sure your "Day 2" lands on a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday!
Your tour Cost: Rs. 21,450/pax for the minimum guarantee of 2 pax + 5 % GST.
Extra cost for the train tickets.
The Cost Includes
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Accommodation: 3-star Hotel accommodation.
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Meals: Daily Breakfast and Dinner at the hotels (Buffet style for groups).
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Tolls & Taxes: All parking, state taxes, driver allowances, and fuel charges.
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Tour Manager: 1 Dedicated professional tour assistance for 24/7 hrs.
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Daily Water: 1 Bottles of 500ml mineral water per person per day.
The Cost Excludes
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Hotel Expenses(extra expenses in hotel)
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International Airfare
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Your travel and medical insurance
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Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
4 Nights / 5 Days
- Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP Railway Station. Meet your driver and begin the roughly 4.5-hour winding drive up to Gangtok, running alongside the vibrant Teesta River.
- Evening: Check into your Gangtok hotel. Once refreshed, head down to MG Marg for a relaxed evening walk. Enjoy the cafe culture and try some local momos.
- Overnight: Gangtok.
- 07:30 AM: Grab an early breakfast and head into the high-altitude zone of East Sikkim.
- Mid-Morning: Stop at the sacred, oval-shaped Tsomgo (Changu) Lake at 12,400 feet. The reflection of the surrounding mountains on the water is spectacular.
- Late Morning: Travel up to Nathu La Pass the historic branch of the Silk Route forming the Indo-China border. Stand right at the fenced border and meet the Indian Army soldiers.
- Afternoon: Pay your respects at the New Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, a shrine steeped in fascinating army folklore, before driving back down to the city.
- Overnight: Gangtok.
- Morning: Check out after breakfast and do a quick "best-of" tour of Gangtok:
- Tashi Viewpoint & Ganesh Tok: For stunning morning views of the Kanchenjunga range.
- Do Drul Chorten Stupa & Namgyal Institute of Tibetology: To immerse yourself in Buddhist culture.
- Afternoon: Begin a scenic 4-hour drive to Darjeeling, crossing from Sikkim into West Bengal. You’ll pass through lush green valleys and sprawling tea estates.
- Evening: Arrive in Darjeeling Check-in and head to Chowrasta (The Mall Road) to enjoy the cool mountain air and colonial vibe.
- Overnight: Darjeeling.
- 04:00 AM: Wake up super early for the quintessential Darjeeling experience. Drive up to Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular sunrise illuminating the peaks of Mt. Kanchenjunga in hues of pink and gold.
- On the way back: Stop at the historic Ghoom Monastery and the famous Batasia Loop, a spiral railway track featuring a beautifully manicured war memorial garden.
- Post-Breakfast Sightseeing: * Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) & Darjeeling Zoo: See rare high-altitude wildlife like the Red Panda and Snow Leopard.
- Ropeway Ride: Soar over cascading tea gardens.
- Self-Help Refugee Centre: Watch Tibetan artisans weave traditional carpets.
- Overnight: Darjeeling.
- Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the hills. Pack up and check out of your hotel.
- En-route: Stop briefly at a local tea estate to purchase authentic, world-famous Darjeeling tea straight from the source.
- Afternoon: Drive down to Siliguri (~3.5 hours) and catch your return flight from Bagdogra or train from NJP with beautiful Himalayan memories.
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