OVERVIEW
About the Journey
Explore the jewels of the Eastern Himalayas. From aromatic tea gardens and British heritage in Darjeeling to vibrant Buddhist monasteries and high-altitude glacial lakes in Gangtok.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Tour Schedule & Route
6 Days
Day1
Day 1 ScheduleBagdogra / NJPGangtok Scenic Drive
Bagdogra / NJP to Gangtok Scenic Drive
DurationDay Activity
DistanceScenic Route
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsDinner
🌊Glacial Streams🚙Mountain Transit
Pickup and scenic drive along Teesta river to Gangtok (5,500 ft). Evening walk on MG Marg.
Night Halt:Gangtok Hotel
Catering:Dinner
Day2
Day 2 ScheduleExcursionTsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
DurationDay Activity
DistanceScenic Route
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast & Dinner
🏔️High Mountain Pass💎Glacial Lake🚙Mountain Transit
Drive up to glacial Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) and sacred Baba Mandir near Nathu La border pass.
Night Halt:Gangtok Hotel
Catering:Breakfast & Dinner
Day3
Day 3 ScheduleGangtok Local SightsDarjeeling
Gangtok Local Sights to Darjeeling
DurationDay Activity
DistanceScenic Route
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast & Dinner
🚙Mountain Transit
Visit Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Tibetology, and drive through tea hills to Darjeeling (6,700 ft).
Night Halt:Darjeeling Hotel
Catering:Breakfast & Dinner
Day4
Day 4 Schedule
Tiger Hill Sunrise & Darjeeling 7 Points
DurationDay Activity
DistanceScenic Route
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast & Dinner
Early morning Tiger Hill sunrise. Later visit Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Padmaja Naidu Zoo & Mountaineering Institute.
Night Halt:Darjeeling Hotel
Catering:Breakfast & Dinner
Day5
Day 5 Schedule
Mirik Lake & Pashupati Market Excursion
DurationDay Activity
DistanceScenic Route
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast & Dinner
💎Glacial Lake
Day trip to picturesque Mirik lake and Indo-Nepal border at Pashupati.
Night Halt:Darjeeling Hotel
Catering:Breakfast & Dinner
Day6
Day 6 ScheduleDepartureBagdogra Airport (IXB)
Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
DurationDay Activity
DistanceScenic Route
ElevationAlpine Trail
MealsBreakfast
Transfer to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station with sweet tea memories.
Night Halt:Return Journey
Catering:Breakfast
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Why You Will Love This Trip
Spectacular 4:00 AM sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill
Ride the UNESCO World Heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Train
High-altitude glacial Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) & Baba Harbhajan Mandir
Visit Rumtek & Enchey Monasteries with peaceful prayer halls
Stroll along vibrant pedestrian MG Marg in Gangtok
Photo Gallery
Package Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included
- ✓5 Nights accommodation (3N Gangtok + 2N Darjeeling)
- ✓Daily breakfast and dinner
- ✓Private vehicle for all transfers and excursions
- ✓Tsomgo Lake permits
What Is Not Included
- ✗Nathu La Pass permit (subject to army permits)
- ✗Toy Train joyride ticket
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything You Need to Know
Indian tourists need permits only for protected areas like Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La, which we arrange seamlessly.