National journeys
Gangtok – Darjeeling
Twin Jewels of the Eastern HimalayasKanchenjunga 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.
Postcards from Gangtok – Darjeeling
India, held end to end.
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Duration
7 Days · 6 Nights
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Region
Northeast India
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Season
Oct – Mar
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Private party
2 – 20 guests
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.
Destinations inside the journey
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Tiger Hill Kanchenjunga sunrise
Tiger Hill Kanchenjunga sunrise
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UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
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Rumtek Monastery private visit
Rumtek Monastery private visit
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Happy Valley tea estate tour
Happy Valley tea estate tour
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Gangtok ropeway
Gangtok ropeway & MG Marg
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Tsomgo Lake glacial expedition
Tsomgo Lake glacial expedition
Tour highlights
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Tiger Hill Kanchenjunga sunrise
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UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
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Rumtek Monastery private visit
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Happy Valley tea estate tour
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Gangtok ropeway & MG Marg
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Tsomgo Lake glacial expedition
The itinerary
7 days, written slowly.
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Day 01
N°01Arrival in Darjeeling
Arrive at NJP / Bagdogra and drive up to the colonial hill-town of Darjeeling. Evening stroll on the Mall and Chowrasta.
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Day 02
N°02Tiger 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'.
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Day 03
N°03Tea Gardens & Local Sights
Tour the Happy Valley tea estate, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Zoo (home to red pandas). Afternoon at leisure.
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Day 04
N°04Darjeeling to Gangtok
Scenic transfer to Gangtok along the Teesta river. Check in and explore the buzzing, pedestrian-only MG Marg in the evening.
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Day 05
N°05Tsomgo 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.
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Day 06
N°06Gangtok Sightseeing & Ropeway
Visit a private Rumtek Monastery, the Gangtok ropeway, Banjhakri Falls and handicraft centre. Evening free for shopping.
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Day 07
N°07Departure
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.
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)
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