day 1: arrival and transfer to gangtok

our representative will receive you at new jalpaiguri railway station (njp), bagdogra airport (ixb), or tenzing norgay bus stand. he will assist you with your transfer to gangtok, the capital of sikkim.

located at 1,670 meters (5,480 feet), gangtok offers a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure — a land of monasteries, mystic rituals, and breathtaking nature with rhododendrons, orchids, and butterflies.

distance: approx. 135 km | time: 4 – 5 hours

check-in to hotel

evening free to stroll around mg road or explore the local markets

overnight stay in gangtok

day 2: gangtok local sightseeing (full day)

after breakfast, proceed for a city tour of gangtok. since all attractions can't be covered in a single day, the itinerary includes major highlights within a comfortable driving circuit:

directorate of handicrafts & handloom

research institute of tibetology

do drul chorten (stupa)

enchey monastery

white memorial hall

flower exhibition center

ganesh tok & hanuman tok

tashi view point

banjhakri waterfalls

return to hotel

evening free at mg road or nearby discotheques and cafes

overnight stay in gangtok

day 3: excursion to tsomgo lake & baba mandir (full day)

after breakfast, go on a full-day excursion to:

tsomgo lake (changu lake) – located 40 km away, this oval-shaped glacial lake is about 50 feet deep and usually snow-covered. it's a habitat for migratory birds like the brahmini duck.

baba harbhajan singh mandir – a revered shrine near the lake

optional: visit to nathula pass (subject to availability and weather conditions), which connects india with the republic of china.

return to gangtok by evening

free time for local shopping

overnight stay in gangtok

(note: in case of landslides or road closure, alternate sightseeing will be arranged.)

day 4: transfer to kalimpong & sightseeing

after early breakfast, transfer to kalimpong:

distance: approx. 105 km | time: 2 – 2.5 hours

altitude: 1,243 meters (4,078 feet)

a green destination on the himalayan foothills, kalimpong is known for its peaceful vibe, scenic monasteries, bustling local markets, and nurseries.

local sightseeing:

forest museum (closed on thursday)

deolo hill

hanuman mandir

dr. graham's homes

durpin monastery

mangal dham

pine view nursery (cactus collection)

return to hotel

evening free to visit local markets and nurseries

overnight stay in kalimpong

day 5: transfer to darjeeling

after breakfast, proceed to darjeeling:

distance: approx. 55 km | time: 2.5 – 3 hours

altitude: 2,123 meters (7,000 feet)

darjeeling is famed as the “queen of hills,” known for its scenic tea gardens, colonial charm, and panoramic views of mount kanchenjunga. it is home to:

himalayan mountaineering institute (hmi)

unesco-listed darjeeling himalayan railway (dhr)

padmaja naidu zoological park

world-famous darjeeling tea estates

check-in at hotel

evening at leisure

overnight stay in darjeeling

day 6: darjeeling sightseeing (half day)

start early at 3:45 am for sunrise at:

tiger hill (8,000 ft / 2,440 m) – view sunrise over kanchenjunga peak (weather permitting)

ghoom monastery, batasia loop, and war memorial on the return

return to hotel for breakfast and short rest. post breakfast, proceed for half-day sightseeing:

padmaja naidu himalayan zoological park (closed on thursday)

himalayan mountaineering institute

darjeeling ropeway

tenzing rock

tibetan refugee self-help center (closed on sunday)

tea garden

natural history museum (closed on sunday)

peace pagoda

return to hotel

evening at leisure

overnight stay in darjeeling

day 7: departure

after breakfast, check out and transfer to njp railway station, bagdogra airport (ixb), or tenzing norgay bus stand, siliguri.

distance: approx. 105 km | time: 3.5 – 4 hours

tour ends with beautiful memories!