Gangtok Darjeeling Tour Package
6 Nights / 7 Days · Starting from ₹18,999 per person* · Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Darjeeling, Tiger Hill
Gangtok Darjeeling Tour Package — Overview
This combines Sikkim's high-altitude lake scenery with Darjeeling's colonial-era tea country character, two genuinely different Himalayan experiences in one trip. This 6 Nights / 7 Days itinerary covers Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Darjeeling, Tiger Hill, starting from ₹18,999 per person on a double-sharing basis.
Best Time to Visit
March-May and October-November offer the clearest mountain views and most stable weather across Sikkim and Darjeeling, avoiding monsoon landslide risk.
Gangtok Darjeeling Tour Package Itinerary
- Arrive Gangtok and check into your hotel.
- Evening stroll along MG Marg.
- Excursion to Tsomgo Lake.
- Continue to Baba Mandir nearby.
- Visit Rumtek Monastery.
- Continue to Ganesh Tok for panoramic views.
- Travel day from Gangtok to Darjeeling.
- Check into your Darjeeling hotel by evening.
- Pre-dawn excursion to Tiger Hill for sunrise.
- Continue to Batasia Loop and Ghum Monastery.
- Visit a tea garden and learn about tea processing.
- Local Darjeeling town sightseeing.
- Check out and departure from Darjeeling.
- Transfer as per onward travel plans.
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What's Included
- Hotel stay on double-sharing basis with daily breakfast and dinner.
- Private vehicle for the complete Gangtok-Darjeeling circuit.
- Tsomgo Lake excursion and tea garden visit included.
- Toll, parking and driver allowance included.
What's Not Included
- Nathula Pass permit and toy train joy ride (available as add-ons).
- Personal expenses, tips and monastery donations.
- Lunch (unless specifically added to your itinerary).
- Travel insurance and any medical emergency costs.
Why Choose Gangtok Darjeeling Tour Package
This combines Sikkim's high-altitude lake scenery with Darjeeling's colonial-era tea country character, two genuinely different Himalayan experiences in one trip.
The Gangtok-Darjeeling transfer is planned as its own travel day, given the border-crossing and hill-road nature of this route.
At 7 days, both destinations get proper time rather than feeling like a rushed two-city checklist.
Gangtok Darjeeling Tour Package FAQs
How long is the drive from Gangtok to Darjeeling?
Approximately 4-5 hours depending on road conditions and border checkpoint processing, which is why it's planned as a dedicated travel day.
Do we need any special permits for this combined trip?
Domestic tourists need a permit for Sikkim (arranged on arrival, we assist with this), while Darjeeling in West Bengal doesn't require a special permit.
Can Pelling or North Sikkim be added to this itinerary?
Yes, though this typically adds 2-3 extra days - let us know when booking if you'd like either included.
How long is the drive from Gangtok to Darjeeling?
Approximately 4-5 hours depending on road conditions and border checkpoint processing, which is why it's planned as a dedicated travel day.
Do we need permits for this combined trip?
Yes, an Inner Line Permit is required for Sikkim (arranged on arrival, which we assist with), while Darjeeling in West Bengal doesn't require a special permit.
Which destination should we visit first?
Either order works - some travellers prefer starting in Gangtok given typical flight/train arrival points, though Darjeeling first is equally common.
Can Pelling be added to this combined itinerary?
Yes, though this typically adds 2-3 extra days - let us know when booking if you'd like an extended circuit.
Is 7 days enough for both Gangtok and Darjeeling?
Yes, this allocates reasonable time at each destination without feeling like a rushed two-city comparison.
What's the best season for this combined circuit?
March-May and October-November offer the clearest mountain views and most stable weather across both regions.
Is this itinerary suitable for a family trip?
Yes, both destinations are generally family-friendly, though the border-crossing travel day should be factored into planning with young children.
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