Overview
A Sikkim & Darjeeling tour offers a perfect mix of natural beauty, cultural richness, and Himalayan adventure.
Sikkim is known for its snow-capped mountains, including Kanchenjunga, serene monasteries, and high-altitude lakes like Tsongmo Lake. Key destinations include Gangtok (the capital city), Pelling (with stunning views of Kanchenjunga), and North Sikkim, which offers places like Yumthang Valley and Gurudongmar Lake.
Darjeeling, famous for its tea gardens, the Toy Train (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and views of Mount Kanchenjunga, offers a colonial charm with places like Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
Best visited between March-June and September-November, this tour combines adventure, scenic beauty, and cultural exploration, with activities like trekking, tea tours, and sightseeing.
Tour Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Bagdogra (IXB) Airport, an agent’s representative will receive you and take you to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. Get to your hotel and complete your check-in formalities.
Spend the evening leisurely. Check out your locality, try local cuisines, or simply relax in the charismatic environment. Mark an end to the first day of your Gangtok tour with a peaceful sleep.
Wake up to a beautiful day and breathe in some fresh air and mornings undoubtedly will be the most charming experience of your Sikkim tour package.
Treat yourself with a delightful breakfast and proceed for a full day excursion tour of Gangtok covering the picturesque Tsomgo Lake that has an average depth of 50 ft. Spend some blissful moments at the banks of this serene lake and enjoy the mesmerising scenic beauty of the surrounding hills and pine trees.
Next, seek blessings at Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, the renowned holy sanctum of Gangtok. Return to your hotel and call off the first day of your charming Sikkim vacation with a sound sleep.
Enjoy a fresh spread of breakfast at your hotel and proceed to Lachen. En route, visit Singhik Viewpoint that is surrounded by lush green hills and has the Teesta River gushing right below it. Check out the magnificent views of Mt. Khangchendzonga and Mt. Siniolchu from the point, before resuming your Lachen tour.
Next, witness the magnificent glory of the Seven Sisters Waterfall along with the Naga Waterfall that lies on the way to your hotel in Lachen. Complete your hassle-free check-in process and relax at your room. Enjoy a peaceful overnight stay at Lachen, marking an end to the third day of your 8-day Sikkim & Darjeeling tour package.
Indulge in a delicious early morning breakfast before setting out for Chopta Valley & Gurudongmar Lake. Next, get to Gurudongmar Lake -- the second highest lake in the world, and gape in wonder at its emerald blue waters and the snow-capped mountains bordering it.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Post lunch, advance on a refreshing Lachung tour. Once you arrive at your hotel in Lachung, complete your swift check-in procedures and head to your room. End the fourth invigorating day of your 7 nights and 8 days Sikkim tour itinerary with a refreshing sleep at the hotel.
After a healthy breakfast, proceed for a half day excursion to Yumthang Valley -- the ‘Valley of Flowers’. Also, visit the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary located inside the Yumthang Valley. On the way back from the valley, visit the Hot Spring. The Yumthang Hot Spring is known for its therapeutic value and healing properties.
Have a delicious lunch and proceed onward on your Gangtok tour. Upon reaching your hotel in Gangtok, revel in the warm welcome you receive and complete your hassle-free check-in formalities before proceeding to your room. Have a good night’s sleep after a refreshing day of your Sikkim tour.
Have a filling breakfast and set off for a half day city tour of Gangtok. First up on the sixth day of your Sikkim trip itinerary is a visit to the Banjhakri Waterfalls. Next, visit the Dro-dul Chorten Stupa & Research Institute of Tibetology.
Next up is the Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom from where you can buy traditional North Eastern goods like Thangka paintings, carpets, handlooms, wooden carved and painted items, wooden masks, and many more. Later, explore Sikkim’s monumental range of species of flowers and ferns at the Gangtok Flower Show.
After an eventful day, ride off to Pelling, the next and final stop on your intoxicating Sikkim tour. Upon reaching your hotel in Pelling, complete your swift check-in procedure and head to your room. End your day with a sound sleep.
Post a wholesome breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day city tour of Pelling. First up on your Sikkim holiday itinerary is Darap Village - a small photogenic hamlet known for its vibrant culture, lively traditions, and its stunning location. Also, visit Rimbi Waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake and the bewitchingly beautiful Kanchenjunga Waterfalls. What follows is the Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, & the New Helipad Ground, which is essentially a peak point that offers stunning views of the town and the surrounding hills, especially at night.
After a spirited day out in Pelling, proceed to Darjeeling. Upon your arrival at your hotel in Darjeeling, complete your quick check in formalities and head to your room. End this action packed day of your 8 day Sikkim vacation with some refreshing sleep.
Have a fill of the most sumptuous breakfast at your hotel and proceed for Bagdogra (IXB). Board your train/flight for your onward destination with cheerful memories of your Sikkim Gangtok holiday.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Traditional Welcome at Airport
- Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- All Transfers in a Private Vehicle
- All taxes
- Type of Cab: Normal Cab (Sumo, Bolero, Wagnor, Alto, Swift dzire) and Luxury Cab (Innova and Xylo)
Exclusions
- Airfare/Train Fare
- Entry Fees
- Guide Charges
- Personal Expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions