6 Nights / 7 Days — Sikkim & Darjeeling Classic
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Overview
The ultimate dual-destination hill holiday connecting Gangtok's monastery trail with Darjeeling's colonial charms.
Immerse yourself in the best of the Eastern Himalayas. Experience the majestic alpine heights of Nathula and Tsomgo Lake, explore grand historic monasteries around Gangtok, visit South Sikkim's monumental shrines, and transition seamlessly into the tea-scented hills of Darjeeling for stunning sunrises over Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Highlights
- Leisure evenings and shopping at Gangtok's MG Marg
- Excursion to Nathula Pass (14,450 ft) and glacial Tsomgo Lake
- Visits to Rumtek, Lingdum (Ranka), and Banjhakri Falls
- Tour of Buddha Park in Ravangla and Chardham in Namchi
- Tiger Hill sunrise and tea garden heritage tour in Darjeeling
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Gangtok
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Welcome to Sikkim
- Warm reception at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport.
- Scenic transfer up to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
- Evening leisure time along the vibrant MG Marg.
- Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 2: Gangtok Full Day Sightseeing
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Capital City Highlights
- Cover Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Handicrafts Centre, and Chorten Stupa.
- Visit the Flower Exhibition Show, Tashi View Point, and Ganesh Tok.
- Explore Bakthang Waterfall and enjoy the Gangtok Ropeway cable car ride.
- Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 3: Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion
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High Altitude Border Excursion
- Journey to the high mountain pass of Nathula (14,450 ft) on the Indo-China border.
- Visit the sacred, glacial waters of Tsomgo Lake.
- Pay respects at the New Baba Mandir.
- Return to Gangtok for overnight stay.
Day 4: Gangtok — Rumtek, Ranka Monastery & Banjhakri Falls
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Monastery Trail & Nature
- Visit the grand Rumtek Monastery, world headquarters of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
- Explore Lingdum (Ranka) Monastery nestled in pristine forested hills.
- Spend relaxing moments at Banjhakri Falls & Energy Park.
- Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 5: Gangtok to Darjeeling via Namchi & Ravangla
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South Sikkim Shrines to Darjeeling Hills
- Depart Gangtok to visit Buddha Park in Ravangla (130-ft Buddha statue).
- Visit Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi.
- Continue the scenic drive across mountain terrain into West Bengal’s tea hills to Darjeeling.
- Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 6: Darjeeling City & Tiger Hill Sightseeing
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Sunrise & Colonial Heritage
- Early morning excursion for Tiger Hill sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga.
- Visit Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Padmaja Naidu Zoo, and HMI.
- Explore Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, local Tea Garden, and Peace Pagoda.
- Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 7: Darjeeling to Bagdogra / NJP — Drop
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Departure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Scenic transfer back down to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station for your departure journey.