Overview
In this 5 Nights 6 Days Sikkim Darjeeling Kalimpong tour package, you will get to witness the beauty of three of the most mesmerizing hill stations of the eastern part of the country. Beginning your journey from the Sikkim’s Gangtok, you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of the city where you will visit its most popular tourist attractions such as the Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Tashi Viewpoint, Buddhist religious centers, centers of Tibetan handicrafts, as well as fascinating Banjhakri Falls. Proceed to the hill station of Darjeeling, you will be able to view a marvelous sunrise from the Tiger Hill with a magical view of Mount Khangchendzonga, explore the Tibetan Refugee self-help center for exquisite handicrafts, the Japanese Temple for a peaceful time, as well as the P.N. Zoological Park for a truly thrilling experience. The last leg of the trip will lead you to the beautiful, misty hill town of Kalimpong, where its hill top of Deolo Hill will provide you with the best view of the town, along with Mount Khangchendzonga and the Teesta River. Further, at Kalimpong you will also visit the Pine View Nursery, known for its thousands of varieties of cacti, the Durpin Dara Hills, and the peaceful temple of Mangal Dham.
Highlights of the Tour
- Travel through three popular hill stations of the country within just 6 days
- 2 Nights in Gangtok, 2 Nights in Darjeeling & one night in Kalimpong.
- Visit the high-altitude Tsomgo Lake, known to freeze completely during winters
- Travel through the fragrant tea gardens of Darjeeling on a scenic drive
- Witness a mesmerizing sunset over Mount Khangchendzonga from the Tiger Hill
- Explore the best views of the town of Kalimpong from top of the Deolo Hill
- Discover more than 1500 different types of cacti at the Pine View Nursery
Short Itinerary – 6-Day Gangtok Darjeeling Kalimpong Tour
- Day 01: Gangtok Arrival
- Day 02: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
- Day 03: Gangtok Half Day Sightseeing (Max 4 Hrs Drive) – Darjeeling (100 kms / 4 hrs)
- Day 04: Darjeeling Sightseeing Tour
- Day 05: Darjeeling – Kalimpong (57 kms / 2 ½ hrs Drive) & Sightseeing
- Day 06: Kalimpong – NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport (75 kms / 3 hrs)
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*Please note that the price quoted is exclusively for Indian Nationals and is subject to change based on seasonal variations and availability.
Included/Excluded
- Assistance on arrival & departure.
- Accommodation on double sharing for 05 nights.
- Meals: 05 Breakfast & 05 Dinner
- All transfer & sightseeing by Ac Vehicle as per the itinerary. (Ac will be switched off during hill.)
- Inner Line Permit
- All Permit fees
- Airfare / train ticket
- Any other extra meals
- Nathula Pass NOT included in tour cost.
- Any monument entrance, camera fees & guide charge.
- Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.
- Travel Insurance
- Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions.
- Cost escalation due to any unforeseen reason like road block, landslide, etc.
Day 1: Arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport to Gangtok (120 Kms / 5 Hrs)
- Meet & greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport.
- Transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.).
- Check-in to hotel.
- Rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 2: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.), 55 km one way from Gangtok.
- Optional: Visit Nathula Pass (additional cost, permit required, closed on Mondays).
- Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Note: Alternate sightseeing will be provided if Tsomgo Lake is closed due to landslides or other reasons.
Day 3: Gangtok Half-Day Sightseeing (Max 4 Hrs) – Darjeeling (100 kms / 4 hrs)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Half-day local sightseeing in Gangtok: Flower Show, Directorate of Handlooms & Handicrafts, Gangtok Ropeway (own payment), Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do-Drul Chorten, Gonjang Monastery, Banjhakri Waterfall.
- Transfer to Darjeeling.
- Check-in to hotel in Darjeeling.
- Evening at leisure to explore nearby places and try local food.
- Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 4: Darjeeling Sightseeing Tour
- Early morning (4:00 am) drive to Tiger Hill for sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (subject to permit availability).
- Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back.
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursdays), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (closed on Sundays), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway, and Japanese Temple.
- Evening free for shopping or leisure.
- Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 5: Darjeeling to Kalimpong (57 kms / 2 ½ hrs) Sightseeing
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Transfer to Kalimpong (3,950 ft.).
- Check-in to hotel in Kalimpong.
- Afternoon half-day tour of Kalimpong: Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Pine View Nursery (closed on Sundays), Golf Course, Durpin Dara Hills.
- Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Day 6: Kalimpong to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport (75 kms / 3 hrs)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Check-out from hotel.
- Transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for onward journey.