March to June and September to November for pleasant weather and clear mountain views.
Gangtok & Pelling Package Overview
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Eastern Himalayas with our Ultimate Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Tour Package 2026. This carefully planned 7 Nights / 8 Days itinerary covers the three most popular destinations of Sikkim and Darjeeling, offering a perfect mix of nature, culture, spirituality and mountain adventures.
Explore the vibrant capital city of Gangtok, enjoy a full-day excursion to the stunning Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, discover the peaceful monasteries and waterfalls of Pelling, and witness the magical sunrise over Kanchenjunga from the famous Tiger Hill in Darjeeling.
Ideal for families, honeymoon couples and nature lovers, this tour offers comfortable travel, scenic mountain drives, beautiful monasteries, tea gardens and unforgettable Himalayan landscapes.
Best Time for Gangtok & Pelling
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.
July to September can be scenic with lush greenery, but heavy rain, landslides, road delays, and local weather changes should be considered before travel.
Trip Highlights
- Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
- Explore Gangtok's monasteries, viewpoints and MG Marg
- Visit Khecheopalri Lake and Kanchenjunga Waterfall
- Explore Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdentse Ruins
- Experience the famous Pelling Skywalk
- Witness sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill
- Visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and Peace Pagoda
- Explore Darjeeling Tea Gardens and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Detailed Gangtok & Pelling 7 Nights / 8 Days Itinerary
🚗 Journey Overview
Arrive at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and proceed towards Gangtok through the scenic Teesta Valley.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport → Gangtok
🏙️ Destination City: Gangtok
📍 Distance: Approx. 130 km
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 5 Hours
🏔️ Altitude: Approx. 1,650 m
👉 Teesta River ke saath mountain roads ka beautiful journey aapki holiday ko refreshing start dega.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Scenic transfer through the Himalayan foothills
✔ Beautiful Teesta River and valley views
✔ Arrival in Gangtok
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
🚶 Take an evening walk around MG Marg
☕ Explore local cafés
🛍️ Shop for souvenirs and local handicrafts
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Scenic Teesta Valley Route
✨ Gangtok Town
⚠️ Important Notes
• This day is mainly reserved for arrival, travel and relaxation.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Gangtok
🚗 Sightseeing Overview
Enjoy a high-altitude excursion to the beautiful Tsomgo Lake and the revered Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Gangtok → Tsomgo Lake → Baba Mandir → Gangtok
🏙️ Base City: Gangtok
📍 Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake: Approx. 45 km one way
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
📍 Tsomgo Lake to Baba Mandir: Approx. 16 km
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
🏔️ Altitude
• Tsomgo Lake: Approx. 3,780 m
• Baba Mandir: Approx. 4,000 m
👉 Snowy mountains, fresh cold air aur Tsomgo Lake ka peaceful view trip ka major highlight rahega.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Visit the famous high-altitude glacial lake
✔ Seek blessings at Baba Mandir
✔ Enjoy dramatic Himalayan landscapes
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Mountain and seasonal snow photography
🐂 Optional Yak Ride on direct payment
☕ Enjoy tea and local snacks near the lake
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Tsomgo Lake
✨ Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
⚠️ Important Notes
• The excursion is subject to permit, weather and road conditions.
• If Tsomgo Lake is inaccessible due to a landslide or road closure, alternate sightseeing will be arranged.
• Guests should avoid excessive physical activity at high altitude.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Gangtok
🚗 Sightseeing Overview
Explore Gangtok’s scenic viewpoints, Buddhist landmarks, waterfalls and traditional handicraft centres.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Gangtok Local Sightseeing
🏙️ Base City: Gangtok
📍 Distance: Local Sightseeing
⏳ Sightseeing Duration: Maximum 6 Hours
👉 Viewpoints, monasteries aur vibrant local culture Gangtok ko truly special banate hain.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Panoramic views from Tashi View Point
✔ Explore Buddhist heritage sites
✔ Visit handicraft and cultural centres
✔ Optional ropeway experience
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Mountain and monastery photography
🚡 Optional Gangtok Ropeway Ride
🛍️ Evening shopping at MG Marg
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Tashi View Point
✨ Ganesh Tok
✨ Flower Exhibition Centre
✨ Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
✨ Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
✨ Gangtok Ropeway
✨ Do Drul Chorten
✨ Enchey Monastery
✨ Bakthang Falls
⚠️ Important Notes
• Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom remains closed on Sundays.
• Institute of Tibetology remains closed on Sundays.
• Ropeway ticket cost is not included.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Gangtok
🚗 Journey Overview
Travel from Gangtok to Pelling through forested hills, quiet villages and beautiful mountain valleys.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Gangtok → Pelling
🏙️ Destination City: Pelling
📍 Distance: Approx. 160 km
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 5.5–6 Hours
🏔️ Altitude: Approx. 2,150 m
👉 Gangtok se Pelling ka mountain drive greenery aur peaceful Himalayan views se bhara hua hai.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Scenic drive across Sikkim
✔ Mountain and valley landscapes
✔ Arrival in peaceful Pelling
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Himalayan landscape photography
☕ Relax at the hotel
🌄 Admire Kanchenjunga views, subject to weather
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Scenic Gangtok–Pelling Route
⚠️ Important Notes
• This day is mainly reserved for travel and leisure.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Pelling
🚗 Sightseeing Overview
Discover Pelling’s waterfalls, sacred lake, traditional village, ancient monastery and historical ruins.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Pelling Local Sightseeing
🏙️ Base City: Pelling
📍 Distance: Local Sightseeing
⏳ Sightseeing Duration: Approx. 7–8 Hours
👉 Natural waterfalls, sacred lake aur monastery views aaj ke din ko peaceful aur memorable banayenge.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Experience traditional village surroundings
✔ Visit sacred and natural attractions
✔ Explore Buddhist heritage
✔ Walk on the famous glass Skywalk
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Waterfall and Kanchenjunga photography
🙏 Spend quiet time at Khecheopalri Lake
🚶 Explore the Skywalk and heritage ruins
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Darap Village
✨ Rimbi Waterfalls
✨ Khecheopalri Lake
✨ Khangchendzonga Waterfalls
✨ Pemayangtse Monastery
✨ Rabdentse Ruins
✨ Sangacholing Skywalk
✨ New Helipad Ground
⚠️ Important Notes
• Certain attractions involve short walks and steps.
• Skywalk entry charges may be payable directly unless included.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Pelling
🚗 Journey Overview
Travel from Pelling to Darjeeling through scenic mountain roads, forested slopes and beautiful valleys.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Pelling → Singla Check Post → Darjeeling
🏙️ Destination City: Darjeeling
📍 Distance: Approx. 85 km
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 4.5 Hours
🏔️ Altitude: Approx. 2,050 m
👉 Pelling se Darjeeling ka route lush greenery aur classic Himalayan scenery se bhara hua hai.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Scenic transfer from Sikkim to West Bengal
✔ Beautiful mountain and valley views
✔ Arrival in the Queen of the Hills
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
🚶 Evening walk at Chowrasta and Mall Road
☕ Taste authentic Darjeeling tea
🛍️ Explore local markets
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Singla Check Post Route
✨ Darjeeling Town
⚠️ Important Notes
• Evening leisure depends on arrival time and road conditions.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Darjeeling
🚗 Sightseeing Overview
Start early for the famous Tiger Hill sunrise and later explore Darjeeling’s most popular cultural and scenic attractions.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Darjeeling Sunrise Tour & Local Sightseeing
🏙️ Base City: Darjeeling
📍 Early Departure: Around 4:00 AM
⏳ Sightseeing Duration: Approx. Full Day
👉 Tiger Hill sunrise aur tea garden views Darjeeling visit ko truly unforgettable bana denge.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Witness sunrise over the Kanchenjunga range
✔ Explore Buddhist and colonial heritage
✔ Visit famous Himalayan institutions
✔ Enjoy Darjeeling’s tea garden scenery
🌄 Leisure & Experiences
📸 Sunrise and mountain photography
🚡 Optional Darjeeling Ropeway Ride
🍃 Experience Darjeeling tea culture
🚶 Enjoy a relaxed evening at Mall Road
📍 Sightseeing Points Covered
✨ Tiger Hill
✨ Ghoom Monastery
✨ Batasia Loop
✨ Japanese Temple
✨ Peace Pagoda
✨ Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
✨ Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
✨ Darjeeling Ropeway
✨ Tenzing Rock
✨ Gombu Rock
✨ Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre
✨ Tea Garden – Outer View
⚠️ Important Notes
• Tiger Hill is subject to permit, token availability and clear weather.
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and HMI remain closed on Thursdays.
• Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre remains closed on Sundays.
• Ropeway ticket cost is not included.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 Stay in Darjeeling
🚗 Journey Overview
After breakfast, check out and proceed to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport for your return journey.
⏱️ Journey Details
📍 Route: Darjeeling → NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport
🏙️ Destination: NJP / Bagdogra
📍 Distance: Approx. 75 km
⏳ Travel Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
👉 Gangtok, Pelling aur Darjeeling ki mountains, monasteries aur tea gardens ki yaadein hamesha saath rahengi.
🏛️ Excursion Highlights
✔ Scenic departure transfer
✔ Comfortable airport or railway station drop
✔ End of a memorable Himalayan holiday
⚠️ Important Notes
• Guests should keep sufficient time between the hotel departure and their scheduled flight or train.
🌙 Overnight Stay
🏨 No Overnight Stay – Departure Day
🌟 Tour Highlights
✔ Scenic Teesta Valley transfer
✔ High-altitude Tsomgo Lake excursion
✔ Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
✔ Gangtok city sightseeing and ropeway
✔ Tashi View Point and Enchey Monastery
✔ Peaceful stay in Pelling
✔ Khecheopalri Lake and famous waterfalls
✔ Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdentse Ruins
✔ Sangacholing Skywalk experience
✔ Tiger Hill sunrise
✔ Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop
✔ Darjeeling tea garden views
✔ Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoo
✔ Beautiful Himalayan landscapes across Sikkim and Darjeeling
🙏 Journey Farewell
Thank you for choosing Joy Vacanza for your Himalayan holiday.
We hope this journey through Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling leaves you with unforgettable memories of glacial lakes, peaceful monasteries, waterfalls, tea-covered hills and the majestic Kanchenjunga range.
Joy Vacanza wishes you a safe and pleasant journey ahead!
- AC Sedan vehicle provided as per the itinerary (ac will not work in hills OR when the vehicle is parked)
- All toll tax, state tax, parking charges included
- Comfortable double sharing rooms (Twin/Double Bed)
- Daily 2 mineral water bottles (1 Ltr each) per person
- Professional driver support throughout the journey
- Pickup & Drop from NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport
- Any extra cost due to Bad weather, Landslides, Road blockage, Natural calamities.
- Entry tickets & sightseeing charges
- GST
- Laundry, tips, porter charges,Camera / video fees, Shopping & personal expenses
- Tea, coffee, cold drinks & table beverages
- Travel insurance not included