Sikkim & Darjeeling

Family of 4 · May 2026 · 6 nights

Sikkim & Darjeeling: Bagdogra, Gangtok, Kalimpong

A family of four on a week in the eastern Himalaya, three nights in Gangtok and three in Darjeeling. The high-altitude day to Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La was placed on a Saturday, when the pass is open, and the permits were prepared in advance. One private Innova and driver covered the whole trip.

Travellers
Family of 4
When
May 2026
Length
6 nights
Route stops
4 stops

Bagdogra → Gangtok → Kalimpong → Darjeeling → Bagdogra

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Bagdogra to Gangtok

    Morning flight to Bagdogra, met at the airport and driven four to five hours up to Gangtok. Evening free.

    Overnight in Gangtok

  2. Day 2: Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and Baba Mandir

    A full day at altitude: Tsomgo Lake at 12,400 feet, Nathu La pass on the border at 14,140 feet, and Baba Mandir. Photo ID and permits prepared beforehand.

    Overnight in Gangtok

  3. Day 3: Gangtok sightseeing

    Tashi View Point, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Do-Drul Chorten and Enchey Monastery. Evening on MG Marg.

    Overnight in Gangtok

  4. Day 4: Gangtok to Darjeeling via Kalimpong

    Stops in Kalimpong at Deolo Hill, Durpin Monastery and the flower and cactus nurseries. On to a hill-view hotel in Darjeeling.

    Overnight in Darjeeling

  5. Day 5: Tiger Hill and Darjeeling

    Sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, then Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop. The Peace Pagoda, the Tibetan Refugee Centre and Happy Valley Tea Estate.

    Overnight in Darjeeling

  6. Day 6: Lamahatta, Tinchuley and Takdah

    The orchid centre at Takdah, Kanchenjunga views from Gumba Dara, and Tinchuley Monastery. A nature walk in Lamahatta on the way back.

    Overnight in Darjeeling

  7. Day 7: Darjeeling to Bagdogra

    Last breakfast and the three-hour drive down to Bagdogra. Afternoon flight home.

What we arranged

  • Private Innova with the same driver for all seven days
  • Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La permits, with the day set when the pass was open
  • A written briefing for the driver covering the route and daily timings
  • Valley-view rooms in Gangtok and interconnecting rooms requested in Darjeeling
  • Flights to and from Bagdogra
  • Advance notice of which Gangtok sights would be closed on the Sunday

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