Trip Highlights
- Tiger Hill Sunrise
- Toy Train Ride Darjeeling
- Tsomgo Lake
- Rumtek Monastery
- Nathula Pass (with permit)
Sikkim & Darjeeling Package Day-by-Day Itinerary
7 daysYour route through Sikkim, one day at a time.
- Day 1
Arrival in Bagdogra → Darjeeling
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport. Transfer to Darjeeling (90 km / 3.5 hrs). Check-in. Evening at Mall Road Darjeeling. Overnight.
Mall Road DarjeelingChowrasta squareLocal market - Day 2
Darjeeling — Tiger Hill Sunrise & Toy Train
4:00 AM wake up for Tiger Hill Sunrise — witness the golden glow on Mt Kanchenjunga. Return for breakfast. Ride the heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train. Visit Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Tea Garden, and Rock Garden. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Tiger Hill sunrise (4 AM)Toy Train ride (UNESCO)Tea garden walkGhoom Monastery - Day 3
Darjeeling → Gangtok
After breakfast, drive to Gangtok (100 km / 4 hrs). Pass through Teesta River valleys. Check-in. Evening at MG Marg — Gangtok's vibrant pedestrian zone. Overnight in Gangtok.
Teesta River valley driveMG Marg evening walkGangtok check-in - Day 4
Gangtok — Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast, excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,310 ft) — a glacial lake that changes colour with seasons. Visit Baba Mandir — a shrine dedicated to a fallen soldier, revered by locals. Spectacular Himalayan views. Return to Gangtok. Overnight.
Tsomgo Lake (12,310 ft)Baba Harbhajan Singh MandirYak ride at Tsomgo - Day 5
Gangtok — Nathula Pass (with permit)
After breakfast, excursion to Nathula Pass (14,140 ft) — an Indo-China border crossing point. Requires ILP permit (arranged prior, cost extra). Spectacular views of the Chinese border. Return to Gangtok. Overnight.
Nathula Pass (14,140 ft)Indo-China borderHimalayan panoramas - Day 6
Gangtok → Pelling
After breakfast, drive to Pelling (130 km / 4 hrs) — famous for front-facing views of Mt Kanchenjunga. Visit Rumtek Monastery — the largest in Sikkim. Check-in. Evening Kanchenjunga view from hotel balcony. Overnight in Pelling.
Rumtek MonasteryKanchenjunga viewsPelling skybridge - Day 7
Pelling → Bagdogra — Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Bagdogra (140 km / 4.5 hrs). Transfer to airport for departure. Tour concludes.
Drive back to BagdograTour concludes
Where You'll Stay in Sikkim
6 nights across 3 handpicked properties.
Darjeeling
Hotel Sinclair's Darjeeling
Gangtok
Hotel Lemon Tree Premier
Pelling
Hotel Norbu Ghang Resort
Inclusions and Exclusions
What's Included
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers
- Toy train ticket
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
What's Not Included
- Lunch & Dinner
- Entry tickets
- Nathula Pass permit (arranged, cost extra)
- Personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
What does the Sikkim & Darjeeling Package price include?
The ₹21,999 starting price covers 6 nights accommodation, daily breakfast, all transfers, and more as listed in the inclusions below. Items such as lunch & dinner and entry tickets are charged separately.
How many nights and destinations does this itinerary cover?
This is a 6 Nights / 7 Days trip covering Darjeeling, Gangtok, Pelling, with 6 nights of stay across 3 locations.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes. Every Lama Travels itinerary can be adjusted for dates, hotel category, group size, and add-on activities. Speak to our travel expert to tailor this trip to you.