Overview
In this 4 Nights 5 Days Gangtok Darjeeling Tour, you will explore with us the most beautiful tourist attractions of the hill station cities of Gangtok and Darjeeling. Beginning your journey from the city of Gangtok, this tour will take you through the high-altitude lake of Tsomgo, and the iconic Baba Mandir. Proceeding then, to Darjeeling you will be taken to view the mighty Mount Khangchendzonga over Tiger Hill, marvelous tea gardens, fascinating Buddhist monasteries such as the Ghoom Monastery and the Mirik Monastery, and the remarkable Batasia Loop, a one-of-a-kind toy-train pathway among the hills of Darjeeling. In this tour, you will also visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park, and Tenzing Rock, making your visit to the hill station an adventurous one. Discover the beauty of these hill stations of North East India on this Sikkim Darjeeling tour as you relax among the high hills and misty clouds.
Highlights of the Tour:
- Travel through two of the most popular hill stations of the country within just 5 days
- Visit the high-altitude Tsomgo Lake, known to freeze completely during winters
- Visit the temple-cum-memorial dedicated to the Sepoy Harbhajan Singh of the Indian Army
- Witness a mesmerizing sunset over Mount Khangchendzonga from the Tiger Hill
- Witness Tibetan history and culture with their handicrafts and exhibitions at the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
Short Itinerary – 4 Nights 5 Days Gangtok Sikkim Darjeeling Tour
- Day 01: Gangtok Arrival
- Day 02: Excursion To Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
- Day 03: Gangtok – Darjeeling
- Day 04: Darjeeling Sightseeing
- Day 05: Departure
To book this tour, fill the enquiry form with all your essential details. If you need any customization, please mention it. Our Travel executive will be happy to help you and get back to you soon within 6-12 hours.
*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 04 nights.
- Meals: 04 Breakfast & 04 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: NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport – Gangtok (125 Kms / 4 Hrs)
- Meet & greet on arrival at NJP station / IXB airport.
- Transfer to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim.
- Check-in to your hotel upon arrival.
- Rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 2: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast, start for an excursion to:
- Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.), which remains frozen during winter and is considered sacred.
- Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.), a memorial and temple honoring Indian army soldier, folk hero & saint Baba Harbhajan Singh.
Note: Optional visit to Nathula Pass depends upon permit availability at additional cost (Rs.5500/- to Rs.6500/- per vehicle; closed on Mondays).
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
(Alternate sightseeing will be provided if Tsomgo Lake is closed due to landslide or other reasons).
Day 3: Day 03: Gangtok – Darjeeling (100 Kms / 4 Hrs)
- After breakfast, transfer to Darjeeling.
- Enjoy scenic views of mountain ranges and tea gardens along the way.
- Check-in to your hotel upon arrival.
- Explore nearby places and try local food on your own.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 4: Darjeeling Sightseeing Tour
- Early morning (4:00 am) drive to Tiger Hill (subject to availability of permit/token) to watch the sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (world’s 3rd highest peak at 28,208 ft.).
- On the way back, visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast, visit:
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursdays)
- Tenzing Rock
- Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (closed on Sundays)
- Tea Garden (outer view)
- Ropeway
- Japanese Temple
- Evening free for shopping or leisure.
- Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 05: Darjeeling – NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport (75 Kms / 3 Hrs)
- After breakfast, check-out from the hotel.
- Departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for onward journey.