Gangtok & Darjeeling
two hill capitals and the toy train

The classic eastern Himalaya duo — Sikkim’s lively Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake, and Darjeeling’s tea gardens, toy train and the Kanchenjunga sunrise from Tiger Hill.

6 Days / 5 Nights Gangtok · Darjeeling Best for First-timers, families, couples
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Two hill capitals

Sikkim and Darjeeling, together

This classic eastern-Himalaya journey pairs two beloved hill capitals — Gangtok, Sikkim’s cheerful capital with its monasteries and glacial Tsomgo Lake, and Darjeeling, the queen of the hills, with its tea gardens, UNESCO toy train and the famous Kanchenjunga sunrise from Tiger Hill.

Private and easy-paced, with permits handled and every scenic drive arranged, it is a wonderful first taste of the mountains for families and couples.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Route
Gangtok · Tsomgo · Darjeeling
Best time
Mar–Jun, Oct–Dec
Difficulty
Easy
Ideal for
First-timers, families, couples
Highest point
Tsomgo ~3,780 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • The Tiger Hill Kanchenjunga sunrise
  • The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (toy train)
  • Tea gardens and the Happy Valley estate
  • Glacial Tsomgo Lake near Gangtok
  • Rumtek monastery and MG Marg
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive → Gangtok

Route: Bagdogra / NJP · Gangtok≈120 km · 4–4.5 hrs
Morning

Arrive and drive up along the Teesta to Gangtok.

Afternoon

Settle in and rest.

Evening

An evening on MG Marg.

Night stayGangtok
MealsDinner
Altitude~1,650 m
Road & seasonGood mountain highway.
Food to tryMomos, thukpa
Photo spotsThe Teesta valley, MG Marg
Day 2

Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Route: Gangtok · Tsomgo · Gangtok≈110 km round · day trip
Morning

Drive up to the glacial Tsomgo Lake at 3,780 m.

Afternoon

The Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir.

Evening

Return to Gangtok.

Night stayGangtok
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~3,780 m
Road & seasonSteep mountain road; permit required (we arrange).
Food to tryHot noodles at the lake
Photo spotsTsomgo Lake, yaks
OptionalNathula Pass (extra permit)
Day 3

Gangtok city → Darjeeling

Route: Gangtok · Darjeeling≈100 km · 4 hrs
Morning

Rumtek monastery and the Namgyal Institute in Gangtok.

Afternoon

Drive to Darjeeling through the tea hills.

Evening

A stroll on the Mall and Chowrasta.

Night stayDarjeeling
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~2,050 m
Road & seasonWinding mountain roads.
Food to tryDarjeeling tea, momos
Photo spotsTea gardens, the Mall
Day 4

Tiger Hill sunrise & Darjeeling

Route: Darjeelinglocal · early start + day
Morning

A pre-dawn trip to Tiger Hill for the Kanchenjunga (and, on clear days, Everest) sunrise.

Afternoon

The Ghoom monastery, the Batasia Loop and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.

Evening

The Happy Valley tea estate and the Mall.

Night stayDarjeeling
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~2,050 m
Road & seasonLocal sightseeing.
Food to tryTea, local cuisine
Photo spotsTiger Hill sunrise, Batasia Loop
Day 5

Darjeeling toy train & leisure

Route: Darjeelinglocal · local day
Morning

A joy ride on the UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (toy train).

Afternoon

The zoo and the Peace Pagoda, and tea-shopping.

Evening

A relaxed final Darjeeling evening.

Night stayDarjeeling
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~2,050 m
Road & seasonLocal sightseeing.
Food to tryDarjeeling cuisine
Photo spotsThe toy train, the Peace Pagoda
OptionalA tea-tasting at a heritage estate
Good to knowToy-train seats are limited; we book ahead.
Day 6

Departure

Route: Darjeeling · Bagdogra / NJP≈65 km · 3 hrs
Morning

A last hill morning.

Afternoon

Drive down to Bagdogra or NJP.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~130 m
Road & seasonDescending mountain highway.
Food to try
Photo spotsThe tea hills
Good to knowEasily extended to Pelling or North Sikkim.
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Gangtok Darjeeling FAQs

The best window is Mar–Jun, Oct–Dec. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Bagdogra / NJP and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 6 Days / 5 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for first-timers, families, couples. Difficulty is rated Easy, and we adjust everything to your comfort.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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