- Darjeeling, India
- Gangtok, India
Darjeeling & Gangtok: Tea Hills, Toy Train & Tsomgo Lake
Combine Darjeeling’s tea gardens and Kanchenjunga sunrise with Gangtok’s mountain charm and a high-altitude excursion to sacred Tsomgo Lake.
About this trip
Explore the eastern Himalaya on a six-day holiday pairing West Bengal’s Queen of the Hills with Sikkim’s capital. Watch sunrise light up Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, ride the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train, stroll Gangtok’s MG Marg and drive up to glacial Tsomgo Lake.
Travel plan:
Day 1 – Arrive and transfer to Darjeeling
Meet at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and drive up to Darjeeling. Check in and enjoy a relaxed evening on Mall Road / Chowrasta.
Day 2 – Tiger Hill and Darjeeling sightseeing
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill for sunrise views of Kanchenjunga (weather permitting). Continue to Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, a tea estate and local viewpoints. Optional short joyride on the toy train.
Day 3 – Darjeeling to Gangtok
After breakfast, drive to Gangtok. Check in and spend the evening on MG Marg.
Day 4 – Gangtok city tour
Visit Enchey Monastery, Tashi Viewpoint, the Flower Show / local parks and the ropeway (subject to operation). Free time for cafés and shopping.
Day 5 – Tsomgo Lake excursion
Day trip to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake and Baba Mandir with permits arranged through a registered operator. Nathula Pass can be added when open and permitted.
Day 6 – Departure
Drive down to Bagdogra or NJP for your onward journey.
Highlights
- Watch sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill
- Ride or visit the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train
- Walk through Darjeeling tea estates
- Stroll MG Marg in Gangtok
- Visit Enchey Monastery and mountain viewpoints
- Excursion to glacial Tsomgo Lake
- Stop at Baba Mandir on the Tsomgo circuit
- Enjoy eastern Himalayan food — momos, thukpa and tea
Inclusions
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Darjeeling
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Gangtok
- Daily breakfast
- Bagdogra or NJP pickup and drop
- Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
- Darjeeling and Gangtok local sightseeing
- Tsomgo Lake excursion with permit assistance
- Driver allowance, parking and applicable tolls
- Trip assistance throughout the holiday
TipMarch–May and October–December usually offer clearer mountain views. Carry warm layers for early Tiger Hill mornings and the Tsomgo Lake altitude. Indian travellers need permits for Tsomgo (and Nathula when open); foreign nationals need an Inner Line Permit for Sikkim — arranged via registered operators with ID photos.
NoteThe ₹24,999 starting price assumes twin-sharing accommodation. Flights, trains, toy-train tickets, Nathula permits (if added), attraction tickets and meals not listed are excluded. Mountain views and Nathula access depend on weather and local permissions.