Mountain Paradise of the East

Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour Package

Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
Best time Mar – Jun, Oct – Dec
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Best time to visit: March–June & October–December. Peak months book out fast as the season approaches — enquire early to secure your dates, or read our best time to visit North East India guide.

Tour Overview

Snow peaks, monasteries and endless tea gardens — this 7-day Sikkim and Darjeeling circuit takes you from Gangtok's ridge-top capital to the high alpine Tsomgo Lake and Nathula Pass, then down to colonial Darjeeling.

Expect Himalayan views of Kanchenjunga, spinning prayer wheels, the Darjeeling Himalayan toy train and some of the finest tea on earth — all with permits and mountain logistics handled for you.

Highlights

  • Gangtok and Rumtek Monastery
  • Tsomgo Lake & Nathula Pass (permit needed)
  • Kanchenjunga sunrise from Tiger Hill
  • Darjeeling Himalayan toy train ride
  • Tea garden and Happy Valley estate
  • Peace Pagoda and Batasia Loop

Day-by-Day Itinerary

01
Day 1

Bagdogra → Gangtok

Arrive Bagdogra (IXB), drive to Gangtok along the Teesta river. Evening at leisure.

02
Day 2

Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Full-day excursion to the glacial Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (Nathula subject to permit and season).

03
Day 3

Gangtok City Tour

Rumtek Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do-Drul Chorten, handicraft centre and the MG Marg.

04
Day 4

Gangtok → Darjeeling

Scenic drive to Darjeeling. Evening stroll along the Mall and Chowrasta.

05
Day 5

Tiger Hill Sunrise

Pre-dawn drive to Tiger Hill for Kanchenjunga sunrise, then Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and the toy-train joy ride.

06
Day 6

Darjeeling Tea & Leisure

Happy Valley tea estate, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, zoo and Peace Pagoda.

07
Day 7

Departure

Transfer to Bagdogra airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included

  • 6 nights' accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • All transfers & sightseeing by private vehicle
  • Inner-line permits for Tsomgo/Nathula
  • Bagdogra airport transfers
  • Local guide

What's not included

  • Airfare to/from Bagdogra
  • Lunches & personal expenses
  • Nathula Pass extra permit charge
  • Toy train & entry tickets
  • Travel insurance

Know Before You Go

Best Time

Mar – Jun, Oct – Dec offers the clearest weather and the best wildlife and mountain views.

How to Reach

Nearest hub is Bagdogra. We book your flights and handle every transfer.

Permits & Safety

Any Inner Line Permits are arranged by us. The region is friendly and safe for families and solo travellers.

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Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Bagdogra (IXB) is the nearest airport. We arrange the transfer to Gangtok and Darjeeling and can book your flights.

Yes — protected-area permits are required, which we arrange for you. Nathula Pass is closed on certain days and in heavy snow.

March to June and October to December offer the clearest views of Kanchenjunga and pleasant weather.

Yes — snow peaks, monasteries, lakes and Darjeeling's tea gardens make it a favourite honeymoon circuit.

Make this trip your own

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