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Nathula Pass
Historic high-altitude Silk Road border pass at 14,140 feet with dramatic Himalayan views.
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Discover the varied landscapes and cultural highlights of Sikkim and Darjeeling on this week-long Himalayan journey. Starting from New Jalpaiguri, you head into the hills to Gangtok for an excursion to high-altitude mountain passes and glacial lakes, including Nathula Pass and Changu Lake.
From Gangtok, travel into South and West Sikkim to admire the grand Buddha Park at Ravangla and walk India's first glass skywalk beside the Chenrezig statue in Pelling. Continue past Namchi Char Dham into Darjeeling, where ropeway views, historic monasteries, tea estates and a Tiger Hill sunrise complete your tour.
Nathula Pass: high-altitude Silk Road border pass at 14,140 feet with Himalayan views
Changu Lake: serene glacial lake situated at an altitude of 12,400 feet
Ravangla Buddha Park: grand park featuring a central 130-foot statue consecrated by the Dalai Lama
Pelling Glass Skywalk: transparent walkway extending over the cliff next to the Chenrezig statue
Namchi Char Dham: hillside pilgrimage complex housing an 87-foot Lord Shiva statue and shrine replicas
Batasia Loop: iconic spiral railway track of the Toy Train with Himalayan views
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GangtokDay 1 · Gangtok
Arrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station around 10:30 AM. After a brief stop to freshen up, meet your driver for a scenic drive ascending through changing hill landscapes towards Gangtok. Check in to Summit Grand Resort & Spa and relax in your room. In the evening, take a stroll down pedestrian-only MG Road to explore local shops, browse souvenirs and soak in the vibrant market atmosphere. Have dinner at a restaurant around MG Road before returning to your hotel.
Meals not included
GangtokDay 2 · Gangtok
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting out on a high-altitude day trip. Drive to Nathula Pass at 14,140 feet on the India-China border along the historic Silk Road route. Stop at Harbhajan Baba Temple, dedicated to an Indian Army soldier. Next, visit glacial Changu Lake at 12,400 feet, where an optional yak ride or ropeway is available. In the afternoon, descend back to Gangtok for dinner and your overnight hotel stay.
Breakfast included
RavanglaDay 3 · Ravangla
Have breakfast and check out from your hotel as you transition towards South Sikkim. Drive through forested landscapes to Ravangla and check in to Ravangla Buddha Retreat. In the evening, visit Ravangla Buddha Park (Tathagata Tsal) to explore landscaped paths and view the 130-foot-tall central Buddha statue illuminated after dusk. Dine at your hotel and spend the night in Ravangla.
Breakfast included
PellingDay 4 · Pelling
After breakfast in Ravangla, check out and drive towards Pelling in West Sikkim. Head directly to the colossal 137-foot Chenrezig Statue, one of the tallest Bodhisattva monuments in the region. Walk out onto India's first glass skywalk situated right by the statue, taking in sheer valley drops and panoramic mountain views underfoot. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Pelling.
Breakfast included
DarjeelingDay 5 · Darjeeling
Have breakfast and begin your drive into West Bengal toward Darjeeling. Stop en route in South Sikkim at Namchi Char Dham on Solophok Hill to see the 87-foot statue of Lord Shiva along with replicas of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Continue to Darjeeling and check in to your hotel. Ride the Darjeeling Ropeway for aerial perspectives of tea gardens and valleys. Later, take an optional stroll through Chauk Bazaar or sample tea at Glenary's Bakery before retiring for the night.
Breakfast included
DarjeelingDay 6 · Darjeeling
Start early around 4:00 AM with an optional excursion to Tiger Hill to watch the sunrise strike Mount Kanchenjunga. After breakfast, head to Batasia Loop to view the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway engineering spiral and the Gorkha War Memorial. Visit historic Ghoom Monastery with its 15-foot clay statue of Maitreya Buddha. Later, stroll through surrounding tea estates and visit the Tibetan Refugee Centre to observe artisans weaving carpets and carving wood. Spend your final night in Darjeeling.
Breakfast included
DarjeelingDay 7 · Darjeeling
Have an early breakfast at your hotel in Darjeeling and complete check-out formalities. Board your vehicle for the downhill journey leaving the hills behind as you travel into the plains. Your driver will drop you off at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or the airport for your onward travel home.
Breakfast included
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Historic high-altitude Silk Road border pass at 14,140 feet with dramatic Himalayan views.
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Glacial high-altitude lake at 12,400 feet, often frozen during part of the year.
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Peaceful complex featuring a 130-foot Buddha statue consecrated by the Dalai Lama.
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Glass cantilevered pathway suspended over cliffs beside the 137-foot Chenrezig statue.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.
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7 days and 6 nights, across 4 destinations.
Gangtok, Ravangla, Pelling, Darjeeling. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Nathula Pass; Changu Lake; Ravangla Buddha Park; Pelling Glass Skywalk; Batasia Loop.
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From ₹26,400 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, 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.
Personalized travel itinerary curated based on preferences and interests; End-to-end trip guidance and team support before and throughout the tour; All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle (SUV) with a qualified driver; 6 nights premium accommodation: Gangtok 2, Ravangla 1, Pelling 1, Darjeeling 2 with daily breakfast; Darjeeling iconic Toy Train tickets, subject to availability; Nathula Pass permit; All toll taxes and parking charges. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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