6N 7D Gangtok and Darjeeling Himalayan Holiday Tour Plan

Day 1: NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok

Arrive at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and drive towards Gangtok through the scenic Teesta River valley. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Experiences:

• Teesta River viewpoints
• Rangpo Check Post
• Himalayan foothill landscapes
• MG Marg evening walk
• Local cafés and shopping streets
• Gangtok nightlife and leisure

Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion

After breakfast proceed for a full day excursion to East Sikkim's famous high-altitude attractions.

Experiences:

• Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake)
• Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
• Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary route
• Snow-covered landscapes (seasonal)
• Yak Ride at Tsomgo Lake (optional)
• Himalayan mountain viewpoints

Optional:

• Nathula Pass (subject to permit and availability)

Day 3: Gangtok Full Day Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed for a full day Gangtok city tour covering the famous attractions surrounded by monasteries, waterfalls and panoramic Himalayan viewpoints.

Experiences:

• Banjhakri Falls
• Gunjang Monastery
• Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology
• Do Drul Chorten Monastery
• Flower Exhibition Centre
• Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Cottage Industry)
• Gangtok Ropeway Ride (optional)

After lunch at hotel

• Tashi View Point
• Ganesh Tok
• Bakthang Falls
• MG Marg evening leisure
• Free evening at Gangtok town

Day 4: Gangtok to Darjeeling Transfer

After breakfast proceed towards Darjeeling through the scenic Teesta Valley and Himalayan foothills.

Experiences:

• Teesta River viewpoints
• Lovers Meet View Point
• Coronation Bridge route views
• Tea Garden landscapes enroute
• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway route views
• Mall Road evening stroll

Day 5: Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing

Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill followed by a full day exploration of Darjeeling's most iconic attractions.

Experiences:

• Tiger Hill Sunrise
• Ghoom Monastery
• Batasia Loop
• Japanese Temple
• Peace Pagoda
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
• Tenzing Rock & Gombu Rock
• Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
• Happy Valley Tea Estate

Alternative Attractions:

• Rock Garden
• Ganga Maya Park

Day 6: Mirik & Pashupati Market Excursion

After breakfast proceed for a full day excursion to Mirik and the Indo-Nepal border region.

Experiences:

• Mirik Lake
• Sumendu Lake
• Mirik Lake Footbridge
• Boating at Mirik Lake (optional)
• Horse Riding (optional)
• Bokar Monastery
• Pashupati Market (Indo-Nepal Border)
• Orange Orchards (seasonal)
• Tea Garden landscapes enroute

Return to Darjeeling for overnight stay.

Day 7: Darjeeling to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport Departure

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed towards NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.

Experiences:

• Scenic Hill Cart Road drive
• Kurseong viewpoints
• Tea Garden landscapes
• Memorable end to the Sikkim & Darjeeling holiday