Recommended season
March to May and October to December for clear mountain views and pleasant weather.
Darjeeling & Gangtok Package Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Eastern Himalayas with our Gangtok Darjeeling Himalayan Discovery Tour Package 2026. This carefully planned 5 Nights / 6 Days holiday combines the colonial charm of Darjeeling with the vibrant capital city of Gangtok, offering spectacular mountain landscapes, Buddhist monasteries, pristine lakes, tea gardens and panoramic Himalayan views.
Witness the famous sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, explore the heritage attractions of Darjeeling, enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Tsomgo Lake, visit the sacred Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, admire colourful monasteries, waterfalls and ropeway rides, and discover the unique culture of Sikkim.
Designed with realistic travel schedules and comfortable sightseeing, this Gangtok Darjeeling Tour Package 2026 is ideal for families, honeymoon couples, senior citizens and nature lovers seeking an unforgettable North East India holiday.
Best Time for Darjeeling & Gangtok
Snow season
December to February offers the best chance of snow in higher-altitude areas such as Manali, Solang Valley, Kufri, Gulmarg, or nearby snow points. Snowfall depends on current weather conditions.
Monsoon travel note
Rain can affect outdoor visits and local travel. Check the forecast for your dates, carry rain protection and allow extra time for transfers.
Trip Highlights
- Sunrise at Tiger Hill overlooking Mt. Kanchenjunga
- Darjeeling Himalayan sightseeing
- Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop
- Peace Pagoda & Japanese Temple
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Tea Garden Visit
- Scenic drive to Gangtok
- Excursion to Tsomgo Lake
- Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
- Tashi View Point & Ganesh Tok
- Bakthang Waterfalls
Detailed Darjeeling & Gangtok 5 Nights / 6 Days Itinerary
🚗 Arrival & Journey Overview
Arrive at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport, where our representative will warmly welcome you before beginning your scenic drive to Darjeeling.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra (IXB) Airport → Darjeeling
🏙️ Destination City: Darjeeling
📍 Distance: Approx. 75 km
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
🏔️ Altitude: Approx. 2,050 m
👉 Enjoy a picturesque drive through lush tea gardens, winding mountain roads and beautiful Himalayan landscapes.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Scenic Himalayan drive
✔ Tea garden landscapes
✔ Fresh mountain weather
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Evening photography around Darjeeling
☕ Relax at local cafés
🚶 Explore Mall Road on your own
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Scenic Himalayan Route
⚠️ Important Notes
• Arrival day is reserved for travel and leisure.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Darjeeling
🚗 Sightseeing Overview
Begin your day with the magical sunrise over Kanchenjunga before exploring the famous attractions of Darjeeling.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
⏳ Sightseeing Duration: Approx. Full Day
👉 Tiger Hill sunrise is one of the most spectacular experiences in the Eastern Himalayas.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Sunrise at Tiger Hill
✔ Heritage monasteries and viewpoints
✔ Tea gardens and Himalayan attractions
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Sunrise photography
🚡 Optional Ropeway Ride (Direct Payment)
🍃 Tea garden views
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Tiger Hill (Subject to Permit & Weather)
✨ Ghoom Monastery
✨ Batasia Loop
✨ Japanese Temple
✨ Peace Pagoda
✨ Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday)
✨ Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday)
✨ Darjeeling Ropeway (Ticket Extra)
✨ Tenzing & Gombu Rock
✨ Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (Closed on Sunday)
✨ Tea Garden (Outer View)
⚠️ Important Notes
• Tiger Hill visit depends on weather, permit and token availability.
• Ropeway tickets are not included.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Darjeeling
🚗 Journey Overview
After breakfast, enjoy a beautiful drive from Darjeeling to the capital city of Sikkim – Gangtok.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Darjeeling → Gangtok
🏙️ Destination City: Gangtok
📍 Distance: Approx. 110 km
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 4.5 Hours
🏔️ Altitude: Approx. 1,650 m
👉 Travel through beautiful valleys, rivers and mountain roads connecting West Bengal with Sikkim.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Scenic Himalayan drive
✔ Teesta River views
✔ Arrival in Gangtok
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
🚶 Evening walk around MG Marg
☕ Enjoy local cafés
🛍️ Shopping at local markets
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Scenic Teesta Valley Route
⚠️ Important Notes
• Evening is free for leisure activities.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Gangtok
🚗 Sightseeing Overview
Visit the breathtaking glacial Tsomgo Lake and the revered Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Gangtok → Tsomgo Lake → Baba Mandir → Gangtok
📍 Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake: Approx. 45 km (One Way)
⏳ Travel Time: Approx. 3 Hours
📍 Tsomgo Lake to Baba Mandir: Approx. 16 km
⏳ Travel Time: Approx. 1 Hour
🏔️ Altitude
• Tsomgo Lake – Approx. 3,780 m
• Baba Mandir – Approx. 4,000 m
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ High-altitude glacial lake
✔ Sacred Baba Mandir
✔ Snow-covered Himalayan landscapes (seasonal)
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Snow photography (seasonal)
🐂 Optional Yak Ride (Direct Payment)
☕ Tea stalls near the lake
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Tsomgo Lake
✨ Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
⚠️ Important Notes
• Tsomgo Lake visit depends on road and weather conditions.
• In case of landslides or road closure, alternate sightseeing will be provided.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Gangtok
🚗 Sightseeing Overview
Explore the cultural, spiritual and scenic attractions of Gangtok.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Gangtok Local Sightseeing
⏳ Sightseeing Duration: Approx. 6 Hours
👉 Gangtok beautifully blends Buddhist heritage with stunning Himalayan scenery.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Famous monasteries
✔ Ropeway ride
✔ Viewpoints and waterfalls
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
🚡 Optional Gangtok Ropeway (Direct Payment)
📸 Mountain photography
🛍️ Evening shopping at MG Marg
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Tashi View Point
✨ Ganesh Tok
✨ Flower Exhibition Centre
✨ Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sunday)
✨ Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday)
✨ Gangtok Ropeway (Ticket Extra)
✨ Do Drul Chorten
✨ Enchey Monastery
✨ Bakthang Falls
⚠️ Important Notes
• Ropeway tickets are not included.
• Some attractions remain closed on Sundays.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Gangtok
🚗 Journey Overview
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed towards NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Gangtok → NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport
📍 Distance: Approx. 130 km
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 5 Hours
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Comfortable departure transfer
✔ Scenic drive through Himalayan valleys
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 No Overnight Stay – Departure Day
🌟 Tour Highlights
✔ Sunrise at Tiger Hill
✔ Darjeeling Himalayan sightseeing
✔ Tea Gardens & Batasia Loop
✔ Ghoom Monastery & Peace Pagoda
✔ Scenic drive through Teesta Valley
✔ MG Marg, Gangtok
✔ Tsomgo Lake Excursion
✔ Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
✔ Gangtok Ropeway & Tashi View Point
✔ Beautiful monasteries, waterfalls and Himalayan landscapes
🙏 Journey Farewell
Thank you for choosing Joy Vacanza for your Himalayan holiday. We hope this unforgettable journey through Darjeeling and Gangtok leaves you with beautiful memories of majestic mountains, peaceful monasteries, vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes.
Have a safe journey and we look forward to welcoming you again!
- Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary. AC will not operate while the vehicle is parked.
- All toll tax, state tax & parking charges included.
- Daily 2 mineral water bottles (1 Ltr each) per person
- Comfortable accommodation on double sharing basis (Twin/Double Bed).
- Meals as per selected package plan.
- Travel insurance not included
- GST is not included and will be charged extra.
- Laundry, tips, porter charges, camera/video fees, shopping & personal expenses.
- Monument/attraction entry tickets & sightseeing activity charges.
- Tea, coffee, cold drinks & other beverages unless included in the meal plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, flight and train tickets are not included. Guests are required to arrange their own travel to and from Delhi.
Yes, minor customization is possible before booking confirmation. However, once the tour starts, no changes can be made to the itinerary.
No, early check-in and late check-out are subject to hotel availability and may incur additional charges.
Yes, a private AC sedan will be provided for the entire tour as per the itinerary. However, AC usage may be limited in hilly areas.
Full payment is required before travel. Once the booking is confirmed, the amount is non-refundable and non-adjustable.
All sightseeing depends on weather and road conditions. No refund will be provided for missed sightseeing due to such reasons.
Children below 5 years can stay complimentary without an extra bed. Charges apply for children above this age.
Non-a/c vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary. The concept of disposal vehicles is not practiced in this sector. The vehicle is strictly on point to point basis as per the itinerary.
Reviews
297 Reviews
4.3/5
Manikandan Mahendran – Coimbatore
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I travelled with our family of five for a simple trip without too much rushing. The day started on time and the route was handled sensibly. The longer travel days were balanced with lighter sightseeing where possible. The trip worked, but I would expect faster updates when timings change.
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Mohan Naidu S – Vijayawada
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The Gangtok Darjeeling Himalayan Discovery Tour Package 2026 fitted the number of days we had. Our main interest was Gangtok and Darjeeling, and those stops were covered without making every day feel overloaded. We also felt that the day-wise route was practical for the time we had. The service was good; slightly more proactive updates during traffic or weather changes would make it better.
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Seerat Pannu – Ludhiana
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After a long gap, we finally managed a trip with senior citizens with my parents and two kids. The order of stops made sense and avoided unnecessary backtracking. Breakfast was basic but convenient before an early start. The day started on time and the route was handled sensibly. For our family, the arrangements worked well.
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Nithya Rajendran – Coimbatore
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Our group was my cousins, so timing and breaks mattered more than covering extra places. The weather changed suddenly, so the extra buffer in the plan helped. Nothing major went wrong, though a little more proactive communication would improve the service.
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Rejitha Augustine – Thiruvananthapuram
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I chose this itinerary because my parents and two kids were joining and I did not want an overpacked schedule. We kept one evening light and just walked around nearby instead of adding more sightseeing. We were satisfied, though communication could be slightly faster on busy days. We skipped one minor stop and used that time to rest, which suited our group better.
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Bikash Dutta – Gaya
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We had been talking about this trip for a while, so I finally went with a small family group. The longer travel days were balanced with lighter sightseeing where possible. We had rain for part of the day and the plan was adjusted reasonably. One small suggestion: give slightly clearer information when traffic or weather changes the plan. We skipped one minor stop and used that time to rest, which suited our group better.
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Manpreet Sekhon – Ludhiana
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We had limited days, and two senior family members were travelling with me. We had extra luggage and the driver helped us fit it without making an issue. Would be comfortable booking with the team again.
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Aparna Naidu S – Vijayawada
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The trip was booked mostly for my husband and parents, and I joined them. My parents needed an extra break after lunch and the driver was fine with it. The hill drive itself was one of the nicest parts of the trip. One small suggestion: share the next day's start time a little earlier. We skipped one minor stop and used that time to rest, which suited our group better.
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