Darjeeling Gangtok Sikkim Tour Package– 5 to 8 Days

Why 5-8 Day Packages Deliver Complete Experiences

Beyond Tourist Circuits: Deeper Cultural Immersion

Standard 4-5 day packages cover:

• Darjeeling tea gardens and Tiger Hill

• Gangtok’s Tsomgo Lake and MG Marg​

Extended 6-8 day packages add:

• Pelling (West Sikkim): Pemayangtse Monastery (oldest in Sikkim), Rabdentse Ruins, Kanchenjunga falls, skywalk, closer Kanchenjunga views than Darjeeling

• Lachung (North Sikkim): Yumthang Valley “Valley of Flowers,” Zero Point (15,300 ft), hot springs, snow-capped landscapes

• Kalimpong: Dr. Graham’s Homes, Durpin Monastery, Pine View Nursery (cactus haven), quieter hill town atmosphere

• Extended monastery circuits: Rumtek, Enchey, Tashiding, multiple gompa visits​

Multiple Himalayan Landscapes

5-8 days enable experiencing:

• Colonial tea estates (Darjeeling)

• Modern Sikkimese capital vibes (Gangtok)

• Remote mountain villages (Lachung 8,800 ft)

• West Sikkim’s monastery-studded valleys (Pelling)

• Flower and orchid kingdoms (Kalimpong)​

Best Value for Long-Distance Travelers

Cost justification for Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore:

• ₹8,000-14,000 flight investment justified with 7-8 day comprehensive circuits

• Per-day costs drop: ₹3,300-5,625 per person per day (7N/8D packages)

• Versus 3N/4D: ₹3,500-6,000 per person per day

• More destinations = better perceived value​

Ideal for First-Time Northeast India Visitors

One trip covers:

• Tea gardens, monasteries, high-altitude lakes, valleys, multiple hill towns

• Represents complete Northeast Himalayan sampler

• Reduces need for multiple future trips​

5 Nights 6 Days: Darjeeling + Gangtok + Kalimpong

Perfect for those wanting three distinct hill experiences without North Sikkim’s extreme remoteness.​

Complete Itinerary (5N/6D)

Day 1: NJP/Bagdogra → Gangtok (125 km, 4 hours)

• Morning arrival, transfer to Gangtok

• Check-in hotel, lunch

• Afternoon/evening: MG Marg walk, local market

• Overnight: Gangtok​

Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Full-Day Excursion

• Early 7:00 AM departure

• Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft): Glacial lake, yak rides, prayer flags

• Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir

• Optional Nathula Pass (14,140 ft, ₹2,500-3,000 extra)

• Return Gangtok by 3 PM

• Evening: Free time, MG Marg

• Overnight: Gangtok​

Day 3: Gangtok Local Sightseeing → Kalimpong Transfer (75 km, 2.5 hours)

• Morning: Tashi Viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute, Flower Show

• Lunch, checkout

• Afternoon: Drive to Kalimpong

• Evening: Kalimpong market exploration

• Overnight: Kalimpong​

Day 4: Kalimpong Full-Day Sightseeing

• Durpin Monastery (Zang Dhok Palri Phodang): Tibetan Buddhist monastery with town panorama

• Deolo Park: Highest point in Kalimpong (5,100 ft), valley views

• Dr. Graham’s Homes: Scottish-founded school complex (1900), chapel, beautiful campus

• Pine View Nursery: Famous cactus collection, orchids

• Mangal Dham: Hindu temple complex with South Indian architecture

• Local market: Cheese and handicraft shopping

• Overnight: Kalimpong​

Day 5: Kalimpong → Darjeeling (50 km, 2 hours)

• Morning drive to Darjeeling

• Afternoon: Mall Road, Chowrasta, Observatory Hill

• Early dinner, early sleep for Tiger Hill

• Overnight: Darjeeling​

Day 6: Tiger Hill & Darjeeling Sightseeing → Departure

• 4:00 AM: Tiger Hill sunrise

• Return via Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop

• Breakfast at hotel

• 9:30 AM-1:00 PM: Quick Darjeeling sightseeing (zoo, HMI, tea garden, Peace Pagoda)

• 1:30 PM: Drive to NJP/Bagdogra (3 hours)

• Drop for onward journey​

Pricing (5N/6D)

• Budget: ₹10,800-13,000 per person (2-4 people, 2-star hotels)

• Mid-range: ₹15,000-19,000 per person (3-star hotels)

• Premium: ₹22,000-28,000 per person (quality 3-4 star)​

Best For

• Travelers wanting variety without North Sikkim altitude/remoteness

• Budget-conscious multi-destination seekers (Kalimpong cheaper than Pelling)

• Flower and orchid enthusiasts

• Those with only 6-7 vacation days​