5N/6D Darjeeling Gangtok Tour Package: A Season-Worthy Itinerary

Think of this 5N/6D Darjeeling Gangtok tour package like a mini-series: a strong pilot episode in Darjeeling, intense middle episodes on the road to Gangtok, and a finale full of big views and calm closure.

Day 1: Siliguri / NJP / Bagdogra → Darjeeling – Enter the Hills

Your “portal” opens at NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport, where your driver meets you and you leave the plains behind. The road climbs through tea gardens, forests, and small hill bazaars, with mist rolling in and out like a fog machine in a Stranger Things set—only this time you’re safe in a cab, not being chased by anything.​

• Drive: 3–4 hours from Siliguri/NJP to Darjeeling

• Check-in: Budget/standard hotel near Chowrasta or Mall Road for easy walking access

• Afternoon: Rest, then explore Mall Road, Chowrasta square, local shops, and quiet viewpoints

• Night: Hot tea, warm food, cool air—that “different dimension” feeling replaces your usual city overload

By the end of Day 1, your phone is still with you, but you won’t feel like checking it much.

Day 2: Tiger Hill Sunrise & Darjeeling 7-Point Tour – The Cinematic Episode

This is your “iconic episode” day—the one with the big visuals you’ll remember longest.

• 3:30–4:00 AM: Start for Tiger Hill. If the sky is clear, you’ll see the Kanchenjunga range slowly appear in layers, then glow orange as the sun rises. It doesn’t need CGI to look unreal.

• On the way back:

  • Batasia Loop – toy train track curling around a landscaped garden with mountain views

  • Ghoom Monastery – ancient Buddhist monastery with statues, lamps, and chanting that feels timeless

After breakfast, a full-day 7-point local sightseeing usually includes:

• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park – rare red pandas and snow leopards

• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute – Tenzing Norgay museum and mountaineering history

• Tea garden – like Happy Valley, where you see tea plucking and enjoy tastings

• Peace Pagoda & Japanese Temple – calm, white stupa, prayer hall, and valley views

• Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre – handicrafts, carpets, and woodwork

• Ropeway base – optional cable car ride over valleys (if you add this to your package)

Evening brings you back to Mall Road for more food, some shopping, and quiet walks through slightly foggy, yellow-lit streets—no Hawkins, but the vibe is just as atmospheric.

Day 3: Darjeeling → Gangtok – Road to the Next World

Like a story shifting from one location to another, Day 3 takes you from the old colonial hill station to Sikkim’s modern yet spiritual capital.

• After breakfast: Checkout from Darjeeling hotel

• Drive: 4–5 hours to Gangtok via scenic mountain roads, rivers, and small villages

• En-route: Quick photo stops and tea breaks

• Afternoon: Check into central Gangtok hotel near or a short drive from MG Marg

• Evening: MG Marg walk—pedestrian promenade with shops, cafés, benches, and music

Compared to quiet Darjeeling evenings, MG Marg feels brighter and a bit more like the “normal world,” but still far from city chaos. Neon signs, string lights, and cold air give it a modern Himalayan mood.

Day 4: Gangtok Local Sightseeing – Flags, Views & Monasteries

If Darjeeling shows you tea and trains, Gangtok shows you flags and faith.

Your local tour usually covers:

• Tashi View Point – panoramic views of the valley and peaks

• Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok – hilltop temples with sweeping views and colorful prayer flags

• Flower Exhibition Centre – seasonal flowers under one roof

• Do Drul Chorten – stupa with prayer wheels and monastery structures

• Namgyal Institute of Tibetology – museum of Tibetan culture, scripts, and art

• Local monasteries and viewpoints as time allows

The day feels like a calm, character-driven episode: less action, more mood. Prayer flags fluttering against cloudy skies, monks walking quietly, and cool air wrapping everything in a slightly unreal hush.

Evening means another MG Marg walk: momos, coffee or hot chocolate, live music in some cafés, and time with your people without rushing.

Day 5: High-Altitude Adventure (If Included) – The Upside Down Without the Scare

If your Darjeeling Gangtok tour package includes it and permits/conditions allow, Day 5 is for high-altitude adventure—this is your “Upside Down episode” visually, but completely safe and awe-inspiring.

Common options (depending on route and regulations):

• Tsomgo (Changu) Lake & Baba Mandir – a glacial lake often surrounded by mist or snow in season, with a sacred shrine nearby

• Other high-altitude lakes or view points as permitted by Sikkim tourism and your operator

The landscape changes sharply: fewer trees, colder air, rocky slopes, frozen or mirror-like water, occasional snow, and low visibility when clouds roll in. It genuinely feels like another world—like walking into a different layer of reality—but with guides, proper vehicles, and safety precautions.

Evening brings you back to the comfort of Gangtok, hotel dinner, and packing.

Day 6: Gangtok → Siliguri / NJP / Bagdogra – Return to “Our Side”

Like a series finale, Day 6 wraps things up:

• Breakfast and checkout

• 4–5 hour drive back to Siliguri / NJP / Bagdogra

• Drop at station or airport in time for your train/flight

You come back to your regular life with camera roll full of clouds, flags, tea gardens, and mountains. When the new Stranger Things season finally drops, you won’t just talk about plot twists—you’ll also talk about how you watched the sky change over Kanchenjunga and walked through real fog, not digital smoke.

Budget Overview: What a Darjeeling Gangtok Tour Package Costs

Exact pricing depends on season, group size, hotel choice, and inclusions, but a general guideline for land packages (without long-distance flights) looks like this for 5N/6D:

• Budget range:

  • Shared/simpler hotels, mostly breakfast-only or basic MAP (breakfast + dinner), group vehicles

  • Roughly starting around the ₹7,000–₹9,000 per person mark for larger groups

• Value / mid-range:

  • 2–3 star hotels, breakfast + dinner, private or semi-private cabs, full sightseeing in both cities

  • Often lands in the ₹9,000–₹14,000 per person bracket for typical family/couple groups

• Premium budget:

  • Better-located hotels, cleaner views, more flexibility, and some extras like Mirik side-trip on the way or assistance with toy train bookings

  • Can sit in the ₹14,000–₹18,000 per person range depending on the season and category

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