Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour - 8 Days Itinerary
Explore the scenic beauty, serene monasteries, and tea gardens of Sikkim and Darjeeling with this 8-day itinerary covering Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, and Darjeeling.
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Gangtok
- Arrive at Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
- Check-in to your hotel and relax.
- Visit the local markets and try local cuisine.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 2: Gangtok Local Sightseeing
- Visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
- Rumtek Monastery, a prominent Buddhist monastery.
- Do Drul Chorten, a large stupa.
- Enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 3: Tsomgo Lake and Nathula Pass
- Visit Tsomgo Lake, a stunning high-altitude lake.
- Nathula Pass (if permits are available), a border crossing between India and China.
- Enjoy the scenic views and take photos.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 4: Gangtok to Darjeeling
- Drive to Darjeeling (115 km / 4-5 hrs).
- Visit the Tiger Hill viewpoint for sunrise.
- Enjoy the scenic views of the Kanchenjunga range.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 5: Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
- Visit the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Tenzing Rock.
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park.
- Enjoy a leisurely walk on the Mall.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 6: Darjeeling
- Visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate.
- Take a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
- Explore the local markets and try local cuisine.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 7: Darjeeling
- Visit the Observatory Hill and Mahakal Temple.
- Enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
- Take a leisurely walk around the town.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 8: Departure from Darjeeling
- Drive to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport for departure.
