If you have time, a Sikkim Darjeeling tour 10 days long is the best way to see all of it – East, North, South and West Sikkim plus Darjeeling. This is the route of our signature Grand Sikkim & Darjeeling Discovery.
10-Day Route at a Glance
| Day | Plan | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagdogra/NJP → Gangtok | Gangtok |
| 2 | Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Nathula | Gangtok |
| 3 | Gangtok → Lachung (North Sikkim) | Lachung |
| 4 | Yumthang Valley & Zero Point | Lachung |
| 5 | Lachung → Gangtok | Gangtok |
| 6 | Gangtok → Pelling via Ravangla & Namchi | Pelling |
| 7 | Pelling sightseeing & Skywalk | Pelling |
| 8 | Pelling → Darjeeling | Darjeeling |
| 9 | Tiger Hill & Darjeeling sightseeing | Darjeeling |
| 10 | Darjeeling → Bagdogra/NJP | – |
Full inclusions: Grand Sikkim & Darjeeling 9 Nights / 10 Days.
Highlights Day by Day
East Sikkim (Days 1–2)
Gangtok’s MG Marg, then Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula Pass.
North Sikkim (Days 3–5)
The road to Lachung (about 2,700 m) passes Seven Sisters Falls and Naga Falls. Yumthang, the “Valley of Flowers”, blooms with rhododendrons in April–May; Zero Point (around 4,700 m) is snow-covered most of the year. North Sikkim needs a separate permit and stays are usually on meal-included basis.
South & West Sikkim (Days 6–7)
Visit Buddha Park in Ravangla and Char Dham/Samdruptse in Namchi en route to Pelling. Next day explore the best places to visit in Pelling, including the Skywalk.
Darjeeling (Days 8–10)
Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, HMI, tea gardens and the toy train. See our Darjeeling tour package guide.
Approximate Cost for a 10-Day Sikkim Darjeeling Tour
Per person on twin sharing: Budget ₹30,000–₹36,000, Standard ₹40,000–₹50,000, Premium ₹70,000+. North Sikkim stays are basic even in “premium” categories.
What Most 10-Day Itineraries Don’t Mention
- North Sikkim road status: Lachung/Lachen routes may close after landslides; always keep a backup plan (e.g., extra Pelling or Ravangla night).
- Zero Point: Extra cost, weather-dependent and very cold – carry thermals.
- Long driving days: Day 3 and Day 8 are 6–7 hours; carry snacks and motion-sickness tablets.
- Altitude order: We go up gradually (Gangtok → Tsomgo → Lachung) to help acclimatisation.
- Permits: North Sikkim and Tsomgo need separate permits – see our Sikkim permit guide.
Shorter Options
- 7 days: Sikkim Darjeeling tour package
- 6 days: Sikkim & Pelling Discovery
- 4 days: Gangtok & Tsomgo Lake Highlights
FAQs
Is 10 days enough for Sikkim and Darjeeling?
Yes, 10 days covers all four Sikkim regions plus Darjeeling at a comfortable pace.
When is Yumthang Valley best?
April–May for flowers and December–March for snow.
Can senior citizens do this tour?
Yes, with care at high-altitude points; Zero Point can be skipped.
Talk to Guide My Tour to customise your 10-day Sikkim Darjeeling tour. Official updates: Sikkim Tourism.
