Three hill townsDarjeeling, Kalimpong & Gangtok
A slower loop through the eastern Himalaya.
Bagdogra / NJP → Darjeeling → Kalimpong → Gangtok
Free quote within one business day. Dates, hotels and group size can all be changed.
Highlights
- Tiger Hill & the toy train
- Kalimpong flower nurseries & Deolo Hill
- Tsomgo Lake
- MG Marg evenings, Gangtok
Day by day
- Day 1Bagdogra to Darjeeling
- Day 2Darjeeling sightseeing
- Day 3Drive to Kalimpong, Deolo Hill
- Day 4Drive to Gangtok
- Day 5Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
- Day 6Gangtok city: Rumtek, Tashi viewpoint
- Day 7Drive to Bagdogra, depart
Sikkim & Darjeeling: history
Sikkim was a Himalayan kingdom ruled by the Chogyals from 1642. It became the 22nd state of India in 1975. Darjeeling was leased from Sikkim by the British in 1835 as a health resort, and tea was planted soon after. Its toy train, opened in 1881, is a UNESCO World Heritage railway.
Travellers on a foreign passport, including OCI card holders, need a permit to enter Sikkim, and some border areas such as Nathula are open to Indian citizens only. We arrange the permits.
Sikkim & Darjeeling: tourist attractions
- Tsomgo Lake & Baba MandirA high-altitude lake above Gangtok. A permit is needed.
- Rumtek MonasteryThe largest monastery in Sikkim.
- MG Marg, GangtokA traffic-free street of cafés and shops.
- Yumthang ValleyThe valley of flowers of North Sikkim, reached from Lachung.
- PellingKanchenjunga views, Pemayangtse Monastery and the Rabdentse ruins.
- Tiger Hill, DarjeelingSunrise on Kanchenjunga.
- Batasia Loop & toy trainA joy ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
- Mountaineering Institute & zooEverest history, red pandas and snow leopards.
Sikkim & Darjeeling: excursions nearby
- Zero Point about 25 km beyond YumthangSnow for much of the year.
- Namchi about 78 km from GangtokThe Char Dham complex and a giant statue of Guru Padmasambhava.
- Ravangla about 65 km from GangtokBuddha Park, with a tall seated Buddha.
- Mirik about 50 km from DarjeelingA lake among tea gardens.
- Kalimpong about 50 km from DarjeelingDeolo Hill, monasteries and flower nurseries.
Distances are approximate. Tell us which excursions you want and we add them to your quote.
Questions
Are flights included in the Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Gangtok package?
The price is for the land tour in India. We book USA–India flights too and quote them separately so you can compare.
Can you change the dates, hotels or number of nights?
Yes. Every package is a starting point. We change dates, hotels, room types and the order of places to suit your family, group size and budget.
Can you arrange vegetarian or Jain meals?
Yes. We request pure-veg meals with every hotel and driver, and Jain food where it's available. Tell us your needs when you book.
How do I book?
Press “Book now” to send your dates and travellers, or message us on WhatsApp at +1 (704) 942-5036. We reply within one business day with your itinerary and final price.
