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7-Day Sikkim and Darjeeling Itinerary Template

A seven-day eastern Himalaya route for groups and families: Gangtok, a high-altitude lake day, Pelling for monasteries and mountain views, and Darjeeling for tea gardens and a Kanchenjunga sunrise. The long road legs are planned in, not squeezed.

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Day 1

Bagdogra to Gangtok

Pickup at Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station, a four-to-five hour drive to Gangtok, check in and an evening walk on MG Marg.

Day 2

Gangtok local

Tashi Viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok and Enchey Monastery, with a ropeway ride if the group wants it.

Day 3

Tsomgo Lake

A permit-based day trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, with Nathu La as an optional extra depending on days and permits.

Day 4

Gangtok to Pelling

Drive to Pelling via Ravangla, stopping at Buddha Park; check in and enjoy sunset views of the Kanchenjunga range.

Day 5

Pelling sightseeing

Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins and the Skywalk at Chenrezig Statue, with an easy afternoon.

Day 6

Pelling to Darjeeling

Drive to Darjeeling (three to four hours), then Mall Road and Chowrasta in the evening.

Day 7

Darjeeling and departure

Tiger Hill sunrise, Batasia Loop and the toy train in the morning, then a transfer to Bagdogra. Book late flights only.

Typically included

6 nights in hotels with breakfast and dinner
Private car for all transfers and sightseeing
Tsomgo Lake and protected-area permits arranged
Toy train joy ride ticket

Usually excluded

Flights or train tickets
Nathu La permit and vehicle costs
Lunches
Camera and entry fees
Travel insurance and personal expenses

Best time to go

March to May and October to December offer the clearest views. The monsoon from June to September brings landslides on the highway and can cancel the Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La days, and North Sikkim is largely closed to visitors during heavy rain.

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Frequently asked questions

How much time do the road legs take?

Distances in the hills are short on a map and long on the road. Bagdogra to Gangtok takes four to five hours, Gangtok to Pelling around five to six with stops, and Pelling to Darjeeling three to four. Quote the legs in hours, avoid scheduling a big sightseeing stop after a long drive, and warn clients that landslide delays can add hours in the monsoon.

Do clients need permits for Sikkim?

Some places, including Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La, require permits, and the rules differ for Indian and foreign nationals. Operators usually arrange them, but they need traveller ID in advance and can restrict days of entry. Add the permit lead time to the quote timeline and confirm which days Nathu La is open.

How should an agent handle the last-day flight from Bagdogra?

Darjeeling to Bagdogra takes about four hours, so a Tiger Hill sunrise and the toy train leave little slack. Book flights that depart in the late afternoon or evening, or add a night in Darjeeling. Say this clearly in the quote so clients do not book an early flight.

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