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Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling Tour

5 nights from Bagdogra, exploring high glacial lakes, Ravangla, Pelling sights and Darjeeling hills
Duration
5 nights
Destination
Bagdogra · Gangtok · Pelling · Darjeeling · Bagdogra or NJP
Designed for
Groups
Best time
Apr
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The journey

Begin your journey with a scenic ascent from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok, the vibrant capital of Sikkim. Head high into the mountains to visit glacial Tsomgo Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, and optional Nathu La Pass, before travelling south to the colossal Buddha Park in Ravangla and the sacred Char Dham complex in Namchi.

Continue west to Pelling to admire waterfalls, the Sky Walk, and sacred Khecheopalri Lake before crossing into the tea-growing hills of Darjeeling. Catch dawn views from Tiger Hill, visit historic Buddhist monasteries and tea town landmarks, and conclude your journey back at Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Tsomgo Lake: Glacial lake perched at an altitude of 3,753 metres surrounded by mountains

02

Buddha Park: Serene manicured parkland in Ravangla home to a monumental seated Buddha statue

03

Char Dham: Expansive Solophok Hill complex displaying replicas of twelve Jyotirlingas and towering Shiva statue

04

Tiger Hill: Renowned mountain vantage point offering morning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

Start with this itinerary. In your draft, change the stops, stays and activities to suit your holiday.

6 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
GangtokGangtok

Day 1 · Gangtok

Bagdogra to Gangtok

Arrive at Bagdogra Airport and meet your vehicle for a scenic four to five hour drive ascending to Gangtok. Settle in at your hotel after the road trip. In the evening, head out independently for a walk along MG Road and browse the lively nearby streets. Breakfast is not included today as you arrive. Overnight in Gangtok.

Meal notes

Meals not included

GangtokGangtok

Day 2 · Gangtok

Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir

Have breakfast at your hotel before setting out into the high mountains. Travel to the glacial waters of Tsomgo Lake, situated at 3,753 metres, where an optional yak ride is available locally. Proceed onwards to the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and its nearby Shiva temple. If permits allow, you can take an optional excursion up to Nathu La Pass at extra expense. Return to Gangtok for your overnight stay.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

PellingPelling

Day 3 · Pelling

Gangtok to Pelling via Ravangla and Namchi

After breakfast, depart Gangtok on a picturesque route toward South Sikkim. Your first stop is Ravangla, where you explore the grounds of the Buddha Park. Continue to Namchi to visit the Char Dham spiritual complex on Solophok Hill, featuring replicas of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a massive 108-foot Shiva statue. In the afternoon, drive onwards to Pelling, check in to your hotel, and rest for the night.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 4 · Darjeeling

Pelling Sightseeing to Darjeeling

Enjoy breakfast, then begin a morning tour of West Sikkim highlights. Visit Darap Village, the glass Sky Walk, Rimbi Falls, and the roaring Kanchenjunga Falls. Continue to sacred Khecheopalri Lake and stroll through the Rimbi Orange Garden. Following the sightseeing circuit, begin your transfer across the hills into Darjeeling in West Bengal. Check in to your hotel and unwind for the evening. Overnight in Darjeeling.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 5 · Darjeeling

Darjeeling Sights and Heritage

Start before dawn for Tiger Hill, subject to clear weather, followed by Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, and the War Memorial. Return to your hotel for breakfast. Afterwards, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, both closed on Thursdays. In the afternoon, stop at the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, the Japanese Temple, and the Peace Pagoda. Overnight in Darjeeling.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 6 · Darjeeling

Departure Transfer

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Meet your vehicle for the downhill transfer to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station, where your holiday concludes.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 6

This is your starting plan. Available flights, hotels and activity options are checked when you build your draft.

Find your kind of holiday

Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

India

Tsomgo Lake

High-altitude glacial lake at 3,753 metres surrounded by mountains and frozen for much of the year.

India

Buddha Park

Scenic landscaped spiritual park in Ravangla featuring an enormous seated statue of Lord Buddha.

India

Tiger Hill

Early morning viewpoint offering panoramic Himalayan views subject to favourable weather conditions.

These are ideas for your trip. Entry, tickets and opening times need checking; only services in your final booking are included.

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What to budget for

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In this holiday plan

  • 5 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast: Gangtok 2 nights, Pelling 1 night, Darjeeling 2 nights
  • Transportation and sightseeing as per itinerary in a Wagon-R
  • Toll taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, and driver allowances
  • Complimentary cake for couple
  • Room decoration and candle light dinner

Plan for these extras

  • −Personal expenses such as entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc.
  • −Any extra meals
  • −Extra cost for Nathu La Pass and its vehicle
  • −Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary
  • −Any entry fees for museums, parks, jeep safaris, or attractions
  • −Room heater charges
  • −Insurance
  • −Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

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Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

When to goApr, May, Jun
Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)
Your starting price₹26,600

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, other listed services.

Local know-how
  • Nathu La Pass excursion is optional and subject to permit availability and extra vehicle and permit costs.
  • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling are closed on Thursdays.
  • Tiger Hill visit is subject to clear weather conditions.
  • Entry fees to monuments, museums, and parks are not included and must be paid directly.
When is the best time to visit Gangtok, Pelling, Darjeeling?

Apr, May, Jun

How many days is Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling Tour?

6 days and 5 nights, across 3 destinations.

Which places does Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling Tour cover?

Gangtok, Pelling, Darjeeling. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Gangtok, Pelling, Darjeeling?

Tsomgo Lake; Buddha Park; Tiger Hill.

Who is Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling Tour best suited to?

couples, families, friends

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling Tour cost?

From ₹26,600 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, other listed services.. 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.

What's included in this 5-night itinerary?

5 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast: Gangtok 2 nights, Pelling 1 night, Darjeeling 2 nights; Transportation and sightseeing as per itinerary in a Wagon-R; Toll taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, and driver allowances; Complimentary cake for couple; Room decoration and candle light dinner. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling Tour?

Personal expenses such as entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc.; Any extra meals; Extra cost for Nathu La Pass and its vehicle; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary; Any entry fees for museums, parks, jeep safaris, or attractions; Room heater charges; Insurance; Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

How do I book Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling Tour?

Choose Customise this holiday and tell Shasa your departure city, dates and travellers. Review the draft, choose your available flight and hotel options, and adjust the itinerary. Check the final price and each service's booking terms before continuing to checkout. Creating a draft does not make a booking.

Do I need a visa for Gangtok, Pelling, Darjeeling?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹26,600
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, other listed services.
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