Our Gangtok & Darjeeling Delight is a compact East-Himalaya escape pairing Sikkim’s capital Gangtok with the colonial hill town of Darjeeling. In five days you take in the glacial Tsomgo Lake, the sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, and Darjeeling’s tea-country heritage.
OVERVIEW & TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Gangtok: Sikkim’s Capital
Set at 5,500 ft, Gangtok is the gateway to Sikkim – clean, cheerful and ringed by mountains. The highlight excursion is the sacred, high-altitude Tsomgo Lake and the New Baba Mandir, with Nathula Pass available as an optional add-on.
Darjeeling: Queen of the Hills
Famous for its tea gardens and the toy train, Darjeeling rewards early risers with a spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (world’s 3rd-highest peak) from Tiger Hill.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – NJP / Bagdogra to Gangtok (120 km / 5 hrs)
Meet and greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra (IXB) Airport and drive to Gangtok (5,500 ft). Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir (Nathula optional)
After breakfast, drive to the glacial Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) and the New Baba Mandir (13,200 ft), about 55 km one way from Gangtok. Nathula Pass can be added as an optional excursion (special permit required, subject to availability). Return to Gangtok for the night.
Day 3 – Gangtok to Darjeeling
After breakfast check out and drive to Darjeeling. On arrival, check in and relax. In the evening, explore the Chowrasta and Mall Road area at your own pace. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 4 – Darjeeling Sightseeing
Rise early (around 4:00 am) for Tiger Hill (8,400 ft) and the sunrise over Kanchenjunga, stopping at Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back. After breakfast, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PN Zoological Park (closed Thursdays), Tenzing Rock, the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (closed Sundays), a tea garden (outer view), the ropeway and the Japanese Peace Pagoda. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 5 – Darjeeling to NJP / Bagdogra (95 km / 3 hrs)
After breakfast, check out and transfer to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra (IXB) Airport for your onward journey. End of services.
Includes :
- Accommodation on twin/double-sharing basis in indicative 3-star hotels (4 nights)
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, toll and parking charges
- Inner-line / area permits for restricted areas as applicable
- All applicable taxes / GST
Excludes :
- Airfare and train tickets
- Any meals not mentioned in the inclusions (lunches, etc.)
- Entry, camera and museum fees at monuments, parks and monasteries
- Jungle / jeep safaris and joy rides unless specified
- Single-room supplement
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, tips, drinks, etc.)
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
What’s Included
The Gangtok & Darjeeling Delight is our most popular short Sikkim-Darjeeling circuit, ideal for first-time visitors and long weekends. It covers 4 nights of 3-star accommodation with daily breakfast, private transfers and sightseeing, and area permits. Rates start from Rs.12,450 per person (twin sharing, 6 pax) and Rs.19,200 per person for 2 pax. Discover why travellers have trusted Cosima Holidays for 27 years.
Important Notes:
Rooms are on twin/double-sharing in indicative 3-star hotels; similar-category properties may be substituted. Aadhaar and PAN are not valid travel documents for Sikkim – carry passport, driving licence or voter ID (children under 18: birth certificate or school ID). Nathula Pass is a restricted area, permitted Tuesday-Sunday, never guaranteed in advance. Rates valid 01 Jul-30 Sep 2026. Price on request – contact us for a personalised quote.
