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Tsomgo Lake
High-altitude glacial lake at 12,400 feet reflecting the surrounding snow peaks.

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Travel through the Eastern Himalayas on a five-day circuit connecting Sikkim and West Bengal. Beginning with an arrival transfer from Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, you climb to Gangtok to spend time along pedestrian MG Road and take a high-altitude day trip to glacial Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, with an optional detour to Nathu-La Pass.
The second half of the holiday takes you south to Darjeeling. An early morning ascent to Tiger Hill offers views of the Kanchenjunga range at dawn, followed by visits to historic Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and local zoological and cultural sights before returning to the plains.
Tsomgo Lake: Glacial lake set at 12,400 feet surrounded by snow-capped mountains
Baba Mandir: Revered high-altitude shrine dedicated to soldier Harbhajan Singh
Tiger Hill: Early morning vantage point to watch dawn break over Kanchenjunga
Ghoom Monastery: One of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the region
Batasia Loop: Famous railway engineering marvel offering wide views of surrounding hills
Mall Road: Iconic promenade in Darjeeling ideal for walking and local shopping
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GangtokDay 1 · Gangtok
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, where you begin a scenic four to five hour drive ascending to Gangtok at 5,500 feet. After check-in and freshening up, head out for a relaxed walk along pedestrian MG Road to browse shops and experience the local street scene. You stay overnight in Gangtok.
Meals not included
GangtokDay 2 · Gangtok
After breakfast, drive up into the high mountains to visit Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake, a glacial water body at 12,400 feet. Continue onward to Baba Mandir, a memorial shrine dedicated to soldier Harbhajan Singh. If weather and permits allow, you can take an optional excursion to Nathu-La Pass on the Indo-China border. Return to Gangtok for your overnight stay.
Breakfast included
DarjeelingDay 3 · Darjeeling
Have breakfast in Gangtok before departing on a scenic four to five hour journey across the hills into Darjeeling. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and unwind. In the evening, take a stroll along Darjeeling's famous promenade on Mall Road for shopping, people-watching, and cool mountain air. You spend the night in Darjeeling.
Breakfast included
DarjeelingDay 4 · Darjeeling
Start before dawn to reach Tiger Hill and watch morning light illuminate the peaks of the Kanchenjunga range. Visit historic Ghoom Monastery and the Peace Memorial, then head to the railway engineering site at Batasia Loop. Continue sightseeing at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Darjeeling Ropeway, and the Peace Pagoda. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Breakfast included
DarjeelingDay 5 · Darjeeling
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before completing check-out formalities. Board your vehicle for the transfer down to Siliguri Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station to connect with your onward journey home.
Breakfast included
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High-altitude glacial lake at 12,400 feet reflecting the surrounding snow peaks.
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Panoramic sunrise viewpoint facing the snow-draped Kanchenjunga mountain range.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.
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5 days and 4 nights, across 2 destinations.
Gangtok, Darjeeling. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Tsomgo Lake; Tiger Hill; Batasia Loop.
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From ₹33,500 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
Base category non-AC rooms on double or triple sharing in Gangtok and Darjeeling with breakfast plan; Non-AC WagonR for transfers between Gangtok and Darjeeling; Sightseeing as per the itinerary; Driver allowance and fuel charges; Non-AC cab service. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
Point-to-point basis cab usage; Entry fees for monuments and activities; Nathu-La Pass trip and permit; Meals not mentioned in the inclusions; Personal expenses such as laundry and shopping; Travel insurance; Optional activities; Other expenses not mentioned.
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