DARJEELING & GANGTOK GETAWAY
Kanchenjunga Views • Monasteries & Mountains • Premium Slow Travel
7 Days / 6 Nights
₹
44,999
/ Person
Quick Overview (Above the Fold)
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Destinations: Darjeeling • Gangtok
- Category: Scenic • Premium-Slow • Eastern Himalayas
- Starting Price: ₹44,999 per person*
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Kanchenjunga sunrise & daylight viewpoints
- Darjeeling’s heritage, tea estates & hill-town charm
- Calm, monastery-led exploration of Gangtok
- Optional high-altitude day trip (Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir)
- Scenic hill drives with minimal backtracking
- Balanced sightseeing with free evenings
- Designed for travellers who prefer depth over speed
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Darjeeling & Gangtok: The Eastern Himalayan Pause is created for travellers who want to feel the Eastern Himalayas — not rush through them.
Darjeeling introduces you to Kanchenjunga through light, heritage, and tea country. Gangtok follows with monasteries, open valleys, and a quieter spiritual rhythm. Each destination gets enough time to settle in, and no day is overloaded.
This is a circuit that respects altitude, distance, and energy — which is why it works.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
₹44,999
Standard Package
- 3 ★ hotels in Darjeeling & Gangtok
- Clean, comfortable rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
₹54,999
Deluxe Package
- 4 ★ hotels with valley or mountain views
- Upgraded rooms
- Better comfort for hill drives
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
₹64,999
Premium Package
- 5 ★ heritage or luxury hotels
- Premium view rooms
- Quieter hotel locations
- Superior in-room comfort
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
HOTEL OPTIONS
- Standard (3 ★): Comfortable city hotels
- Deluxe (4 ★): Scenic hotels with valley views
- Premium (5 ★): Luxury or heritage properties
Exact hotel names will be shared at the time of booking confirmation.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Darjeeling | First Kanchenjunga Light
Theme: Arrival & Orientation
- Arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station
- Scenic hill transfer to Darjeeling
- Hotel check-in & rest
Evening:
- Visit Chowrasta (Mall Road)
- Walk to Observatory Hill
- Kanchenjunga sunset views (weather permitting)
🏨 Overnight: Darjeeling
Day 2: Kanchenjunga Sunrise, Heritage & Tea
Theme: Darjeeling’s Defining Day
- Early morning drive to Tiger Hill for sunrise
- Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop
- Return to hotel for breakfast
Afternoon:
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Evening:
- Tea Estate visit with walk & tasting
🏨 Overnight: Darjeeling
Day 3: Darjeeling → Gangtok | Across the Hills
Theme: Transition Day
- Breakfast & checkout
- Scenic drive to Gangtok via hill roads
- Arrival & hotel check-in
Evening:
- Leisure time at MG Marg
🏨 Overnight: Gangtok
Day 4: Gangtok | Culture, Craft & Monasteries
Theme: Inner Gangtok, Slow & Cultural
- Flower Exhibition Centre
- Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
Afternoon:
- Do Drul Chorten
- Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Evening:
- Enchey Monastery
- Leisure time at MG Marg
🏨 Overnight: Gangtok
Day 5: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Optional)
Theme: Altitude & Stillness
- Drive to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake (permit & weather permitting)
- Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
- Return to Gangtok by afternoon
Evening:
- Rest & free evening
🏨 Overnight: Gangtok
Day 6: Gangtok | Viewpoints & Forest Calm
Theme: Height, Views & Nature
- Tashi View Point
- Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok
Afternoon:
- Banjhakri Falls & Energy Park
Evening:
- Return to hotel
- Final relaxed evening in Gangtok
🏨 Overnight: Gangtok
Day 7: Departure
Theme: Clean Exit
- Breakfast & checkout
- Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station
- Departure
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
Private AC vehicle provided for:
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Darjeeling sightseeing
- Darjeeling–Gangtok transfer
- Gangtok sightseeing & excursions
TRAVEL TO DARJEELING (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
- Fly to Bagdogra Airport + road transfer
- Train to NJP Railway Station + road transfer
- Cab transfer available
Travel assistance available on request.
✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation as per selected category
- Daily breakfast
- Private AC vehicle & driver
- All sightseeing mentioned
- Toll, parking & driver allowance
- 24×7 travel assistance
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Flights / train tickets
- Entry fees & permits
- Personal expenses
- Lunches & dinners
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Ideal For
Couples
Families
First-time Eastern Himalaya travellers
Premium slow-travel seekers
Best Time To Visit
March–May: Clear views & spring weather
October–November: Crisp air & post-monsoon clarity
Important Notes
- Toy train subject to ticket availability
- Sunrise visibility depends on weather
- Hill driving times may vary
❌ CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Standard cancellation slabs apply.
- 30+ days before travel: No Charges
- 15–29 days before travel: 25% of package cost
- 7–14 days before travel: 50% of package cost
- Less than 7 days / No-show: No refund
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Is this package customizable?
Yes, hotels and activities can be customized.
Is Tsomgo Lake included?
Tsomgo Lake is an optional add-on day trip subject to permits and weather.
Is this package suitable for families?
Yes, it is designed as a slow-paced, comfortable circuit ideal for families.
What vehicle is used?
Private AC vehicles are used for all transfers and sightseeing.