Toy train — worth it?

Yes — but only the joy-ride section.

What documents do we need for Tsomgo Lake?

Two passport-size photos and a copy of a passport, driving licence or voter ID. Aadhaar and PAN are not accepted. Children under 18 need a school or college ID. Carry the originals.

Which days should we avoid?

The Research Institute of Tibetology and the Handicrafts Directorate in Gangtok are closed on Sundays, and the Darjeeling zoo is closed on Thursdays. We plan the sightseeing days around this.

How far is it from Bagdogra?

Gangtok is about 125 km and 4 to 5 hours. Darjeeling is about 100 km and 3 to 4 hours back to the airport.

Do you run group tours?

No. Every trip is planned for one family, couple or group of friends at a time: flights, hotels, drivers, guides and sightseeing, all chosen for you.

How does a planning conversation begin?

Message us on WhatsApp — there is no form. Tell us roughly where, roughly when, and who is travelling. A trip designer replies personally, usually the same day, and follows up with a call to understand your priorities before sending a proposal.

What do the prices on the site cover?

Where we show a figure it is indicative, per couple, and all-inclusive — flights, visa, hotels, sightseeing, transfers, breakfast and dinner. It is a planning number, not a quote: it is confirmed once hotels and transport are actually held, and it moves with the exchange rate on the day of booking. Trips without a figure are priced on enquiry.

Do you handle international flights and visas?

Yes. On our Europe trips both are included in the indicative price — return flights and visa application support and fees. Elsewhere we book flights through your preferred airline alliance and co-ordinate visa documentation separately.

6N/7D · India

Darjeeling & Sikkim

Bagdogra → Gangtok → Darjeeling

Three nights in Gangtok and three in Darjeeling. Tsomgo Lake, Tiger Hill at sunrise, and a day in the villages of Takdah, Tinchuley and Lamahatta.

Planning guide: Sikkim and Darjeeling itinerary for 7 days with family

Duration: 6N/7D
Stops: 3 places
Best time: Mar – May
Price: Price on enquiry

Day by day

Day 1: Bagdogra → Gangtok
Arrive at Bagdogra, where our representative meets you. Drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, about 125 km and 4 to 5 hours through the hills. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Gangtok.
Stay: Ramada Gangtok or similar
Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake at 12,400 ft, a glacial lake ringed by snow peaks, and New Baba Mandir at 13,100 ft, the shrine to Baba Harbhajan Singh. The permit needs two passport photos and a copy of a passport, driving licence or voter ID; Aadhaar and PAN are not accepted, and under-18s need a school ID. Back to Gangtok for the night.
Stay: Ramada Gangtok or similar
Day 3: Gangtok Sightseeing
Full day around Gangtok: Tashi View Point, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Bakthang Falls, Do-Drul Chorten, the Research Institute of Tibetology, the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, and Enchey Monastery. The Institute and the Directorate are closed on Sundays. Free time on MG Marg. Overnight in Gangtok.
Stay: Ramada Gangtok or similar
Day 4: Gangtok → Darjeeling
Check out and drive to Darjeeling in West Bengal, about 115 km and 4 to 5 hours. Evening free to walk the Mall and Chowrasta. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Stay: Ramada by Wyndham Darjeeling or similar
Day 5: Tiger Hill & Darjeeling
Early drive to Tiger Hill to watch the sun rise over Kanchenjunga, then Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back. After breakfast: Tenzing-Gombu Rock, the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre, the Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda, the zoo (closed Thursdays) and Happy Valley Tea Estate. Evening on the Mall. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Stay: Ramada by Wyndham Darjeeling or similar
Day 6: Takdah, Tinchuley & Lamahatta
Early start for Takdah, 28 km from Darjeeling, and its orchid centre. Stop at Gumba Dara viewpoint for the Kanchenjunga range on the way to Tinchuley and its monastery, road conditions permitting. Nature walk and gardens at Lamahatta, then back to Darjeeling for the night.
Stay: Ramada by Wyndham Darjeeling or similar
Day 7: Departure
Last breakfast with the hill views, then drive to Bagdogra airport, about 100 km and 3 to 4 hours.

What’s included

Included

6 nights accommodation (Comfort or Premium tier)
Daily breakfast and dinner
Private vehicle throughout (Innova, Xylo or similar)
All permits needed for the itinerary
All transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
GST and applicable taxes
WhatsApp support from our team throughout the trip

Not included

Flights to and from Bagdogra
Lunches
Tips to drivers and guides
Travel insurance
In-room dining, minibar and alcoholic drinks
Anything not explicitly listed in inclusions

Hotels

Two budgets. We confirm the exact hotels, or similar, when you book.

Comfort

Ramada Gangtok
Ramada by Wyndham Darjeeling

Premium

Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino
Glenburn Tea Estate

Upgrades you can add

Glenburn Tea Estate Overnight
A working tea estate bungalow — the heritage choice.
Business-class flights
Lie-flat seats on every long sector. We can book through your preferred airline alliance.
Luxury car upgrade
Mercedes E-Class, Toyota Vellfire, or Innova Crysta — depending on destination.

When to go

Mar – May: Spring flush tea season and mild weather
Oct – Dec: Clearest Kanchenjunga views from Tiger Hill
Jun – Sep: Monsoon. Views are often clouded over

Things to do

Tiger Hill Sunrise
Kanchenjunga turning pink at dawn. A 4am start from Darjeeling.
Darjeeling Toy Train
The UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The joy-ride to Ghoom and back via Batasia Loop takes about two hours.
Tsomgo Lake
A glacial lake at 12,400 ft above Gangtok, with New Baba Mandir further up the road.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
A working tea garden on the edge of Darjeeling town.
Lamahatta and Tinchuley
Small hill villages with forest walks and views of the Kanchenjunga range.

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