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Darjeeling & Sikkim Himalayan Escape
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Darjeeling & Sikkim Himalayan Escape

Darjeeling • Gangtok • Tsomgo 6 Days / 5 Nights Best: March to May, October to December

Ride the UNESCO toy train, watch sunrise blaze over Kanchenjunga, and discover Sikkim's tranquil monasteries and glacial lakes.

Nature & Landscapes Heritage & Cultural

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Stays

Handpicked heritage hotels, boutique stays & premium resorts

Transport

Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional chauffeur

Group

Private tour — just your group

Tour Highlights

Sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway 'Toy Train'
Happy Valley tea estate visit
Tsomgo Lake & Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Darjeeling

Settle into the colonial hill station; evening at the Mall and Chowrasta.

Day 2

Tiger Hill Sunrise

Dawn at Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery and tea garden visit.

Day 3

Darjeeling to Gangtok

Scenic drive into Sikkim; evening on MG Marg.

Day 4

Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Excursion to the glacial Tsomgo Lake at 12,000 ft.

Day 5

Gangtok Monasteries

Rumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.

Day 6

Departure

Transfer to Bagdogra for onward journey.

What's Not Included

International / domestic airfare unless specified
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Monument camera charges where applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

Starting from

₹43,000

per person · customizable

What's included

  • Hill hotels
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • Permits
  • Private vehicle
  • Guide