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Darjeeling · 7 Days · 6 Nights

Sikkim Darjeeling Package from Bhubaneswar

Twin Jewels of the Eastern Himalayas

Kanchenjunga dawns from Tiger Hill, rides on the UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, monastery mornings at Rumtek, and a Gangtok cable-car ride over an alpine skyline. Two of India's loveliest hill stations stitched into one seamless journey.

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The atlas

Postcards from Gangtok – Darjeeling

India, held end to end.

Duration N°01 Duration 7 Days · 6 Nights
Region N°02 Region Northeast India
Season N°03 Season Oct – Mar
Private party N°04 Private party 2 – 20 guests
The journey

About this itinerary

Kanchenjunga dawns from Tiger Hill, rides on the UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, monastery mornings at Rumtek, and a Gangtok cable-car ride over an alpine skyline. Two of India's loveliest hill stations stitched into one seamless journey.

Gangtok and Darjeeling form a twin-star constellation in the Eastern Himalayas — prayer-flag mornings, tea-estate afternoons and sunsets over the third-highest mountain on Earth.

Covers Tsomgo Lake, MG Marg, Rumtek, the Toy Train joy ride, Happy Valley tea estate and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.

Signature stops

Destinations inside the journey

In the bag

Tour highlights

Tiger Hill Kanchenjunga sunrise N°01 Tiger Hill Kanchenjunga sunrise
UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway N°02 UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Rumtek Monastery private visit N°03 Rumtek Monastery private visit
Happy Valley tea estate tour N°04 Happy Valley tea estate tour
Gangtok ropeway & MG Marg N°05 Gangtok ropeway & MG Marg
Tsomgo Lake glacial expedition N°06 Tsomgo Lake glacial expedition
Day by day

The itinerary

7 days, written slowly.

  1. Arrival in Darjeeling Day 01
    N°01

    Arrival in Darjeeling

    Arrive at NJP / Bagdogra and drive up to the colonial hill-town of Darjeeling. Evening stroll on the Mall and Chowrasta.

  2. Tiger Hill Sunrise & Toy Train Day 02
    N°02

    Tiger Hill Sunrise & Toy Train

    Pre-dawn drive to Tiger Hill for the famous Kanchenjunga sunrise, then visit Ghoom Monastery and ride the UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway 'toy train'.

  3. Tea Gardens & Local Sights Day 03
    N°03

    Tea Gardens & Local Sights

    Tour the Happy Valley tea estate, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Zoo (home to red pandas). Afternoon at leisure.

  4. Darjeeling to Gangtok Day 04
    N°04

    Darjeeling to Gangtok

    Scenic transfer to Gangtok along the Teesta river. Check in and explore the buzzing, pedestrian-only MG Marg in the evening.

  5. Tsomgo Lake Expedition Day 05
    N°05

    Tsomgo Lake Expedition

    With permits arranged, drive to the glacial Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Mandir for snow views and yak rides, returning to Gangtok by evening.

  6. Gangtok Sightseeing & Ropeway Day 06
    N°06

    Gangtok Sightseeing & Ropeway

    Visit a private Rumtek Monastery, the Gangtok ropeway, Banjhakri Falls and handicraft centre. Evening free for shopping.

  7. Departure Day 07
    N°07

    Departure

    After a leisurely Himalayan breakfast and a last look at the mountains, descend through the winding tea-clad slopes to NJP / Bagdogra for your onward journey, the cool air and warm hospitality of the eastern hills staying with you.

The house covers

Inclusions & exclusions

In the journey

  • Hand-picked boutique / 4★ accommodation
  • Daily breakfast + curated meals
  • All ground transfers in private AC vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking tour manager
  • Monument entries & guided sightseeing
  • Airport / station meet & greet
  • 24×7 on-tour concierge support

Left to you

  • Airfare / train tickets unless specified
  • Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
  • Optional activities & spa services
  • Travel insurance (available on request)
Letters home

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