Classic Darjeeling & Gangtok
Two nights in Darjeeling for the Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga and the tea gardens, then three in Gangtok — with a full day up to Tsomgo lake, Baba Mandir and the Nathula pass, and a choice of Gangtok city or the monasteries of Rumtek.
Highlights
- Up to the Queen of the Hills
- Tiger Hill sunrise and the town
- Along the Teesta to Sikkim
- Tsomgo lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula
- Gangtok city, or Rumtek monasteries
- Back to the plains
Good to know
Indicative cost
Per person, twin sharing
Per person, twin sharing
Per person, twin sharing
Per person, twin sharing
Per person on twin sharing, land only from Bagdogra/NJP, with breakfast and dinner, based on peak-season rates. The lower figure is for 6 travellers sharing an Innova, the higher for 2 in a small car; 4 travellers on standard hotels is about ₹22,500 each. Flights, the Nathula permit (about ₹3,000–5,000 per vehicle), entry fees and GST 5% are extra.
What's included
- 5 nights' hotels on twin sharing with breakfast and dinner
- Private vehicle point to point as per the itinerary (WagonR/Dzire for 2, Innova/Xylo/Scorpio for 4–6)
- Pickup and drop at Bagdogra airport or NJP station
- Parking at sightseeing points and a 24-hour helpline
Not included
- Flights or train to Bagdogra/NJP
- Nathula permit (about ₹3,000–5,000 per vehicle), entry fees and guides
- Toy train, ropeway, rafting and other activities
- Lunch, room heaters, tips and insurance
- GST 5%
Day by day
Up to the Queen of the Hills
Fly to Bagdogra. Our representative meets you and drives about 90 km (3–4 hours) to Darjeeling. Evening free on the Mall (Chowrasta).
Tiger Hill sunrise and the town
Leave at about 3:30 am for the Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga, then Ghoom monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast: the Japanese temple and Peace Pagoda, the zoo and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed Thursdays), Tenzing Rock, the Tibetan Refugee centre (closed Sundays) and Happy Valley tea estate.
Along the Teesta to Sikkim
Drive about 115 km (4–5 hours) via Teesta, Melli and Rangpo into Sikkim. Evening on Gangtok's MG Marg.
Tsomgo lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula
A full day to Tsomgo lake (about 12,300 ft), Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and the Nathula pass (about 14,100 ft) on the China border. The Nathula permit is extra and depends on the day and weather.
Gangtok city, or Rumtek monasteries
Banjhakri falls park, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten and the ropeway, then Enchey monastery, the flower show, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok and Tashi viewpoint. Or choose the monastic day: Rumtek, Lingdum and Enchey.
Back to the plains
After breakfast, drive about 125 km (4–5 hours) to Bagdogra or NJP for your journey home.