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Bagdogra · Gangtok · Darjeeling
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5N/6D · India
Sikkim & Gangtok
Bagdogra → Gangtok → Pelling
Three nights in Gangtok for Tsomgo Lake and the monasteries, then two in Pelling facing Kanchenjunga.
- Duration
- 5N/6D
- Stops
- 3 places
- Best time
- Mar – May
- Price
- Price on enquiry
Day by day
Day 1: Bagdogra → Gangtok
Arrive at Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station and drive to Gangtok, about 125 km and 4 to 5 hours, following the Teesta River for much of the way. Evening on MG Marg. Overnight in Gangtok.
Stay: WelcomHotel Sikkim or similar
Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Day excursion to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake at 12,400 ft and Baba Mandir, about 40 km from Gangtok. Nathula Pass can be added on days it is open to visitors. The permit needs two passport photos and a photo ID, so carry both. Back to Gangtok for the night.
Stay: WelcomHotel Sikkim or similar
Day 3: Rumtek & Gangtok
Morning at Rumtek Monastery, about 24 km from town. Afternoon in Gangtok: Do-Drul Chorten, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (closed Sundays), Enchey Monastery, and the view from Ganesh Tok. Overnight in Gangtok.
Stay: WelcomHotel Sikkim or similar
Day 4: Gangtok → Pelling
Drive west to Pelling, about 115 km and 5 hours, by way of Ravangla, where the Buddha Park is worth a stop. On clear evenings Kanchenjunga stands directly across the valley from Pelling. Overnight in Pelling.
Stay: The Elgin Mount Pandim or similar
Day 5: Pelling Sightseeing
Early start for Kanchenjunga at sunrise. Pemayangtse Monastery and the ruins of Rabdentse, Sikkim's second capital, then the Sky Walk to the Chenrezig statue. Afternoon at Khecheopalri Lake, sacred to Buddhists and Hindus. Overnight in Pelling.
Stay: The Elgin Mount Pandim or similar
Day 6: Departure
Drive to Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station, about 140 km and 5 to 6 hours. Leave early if your flight is in the afternoon.
What’s included
Included
- Hand-picked hotels (Comfort or Premium tier — your choice)
- Daily breakfast
- All sightseeing, monuments, and activities listed
- Private AC vehicle with experienced driver
- Airport / station transfers
- Local English-speaking guides at key sights
- WhatsApp support from our team throughout the trip
Not included
- Flight or train tickets
- Lunch and dinner (unless specified)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees (international journeys)
- Anything not explicitly listed in inclusions
Hotels
Two budgets. We confirm the exact hotels, or similar, when you book.
Comfort
- WelcomHotel Sikkim
- The Elgin Mount Pandim
Premium
- Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino
- Norbu Ghang Resort
Upgrades you can add
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.
Private chef evening
A regional cuisine specialist at your villa or suite for one dinner.
Helicopter transfer
Skip the long drive to hill stations — available in Kerala, Kashmir, Himachal, and Sikkim.
When to go
- Mar – May
- Rhododendrons in bloom and mild days
- Oct – Dec
- Clearest views of Kanchenjunga
- Jun – Sep
- Monsoon. Landslides can close roads
Things to do
Tsomgo Lake
A glacial lake at 12,400 ft, 40 km from Gangtok, often frozen in winter.
Nathula Pass
The border pass with Tibet at about 14,000 ft, open to Indian visitors on set days with a permit.
Rumtek Monastery
The seat of the Karmapa lineage, 24 km from Gangtok.
Pemayangtse Monastery
One of Sikkim's oldest monasteries, on a ridge above Pelling.
Pelling Sky Walk
A glass walkway leading to a large Chenrezig statue, facing the Kanchenjunga range.
Photos
Sikkim & Gangtok: common questions
- We handle the permits as part of planning. Nathula is open to Indian nationals only, on set days of the week.
- Two passport-size photos and a photo ID (passport, driving licence or voter ID) for Tsomgo and Nathula. Aadhaar and PAN are not accepted. Foreign nationals need a Restricted Area Permit for Sikkim.
- Fly to Bagdogra or take the train to New Jalpaiguri. Gangtok is 4 to 5 hours by road from either.
- Gangtok and Pelling are around 6,000 ft and fine for most people. Tsomgo and Nathula are much higher, so the visit is kept short.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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