Darjeeling & Gangtok: The Eastern Himalayan Pause
Curated by Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Premium Slow Circuit
- Darjeeling & Gangtok
- 7D/6N
- Per Person
QUICK OVERVIEW (ABOVE THE FOLD)
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations Covered: Darjeeling • Gangtok
Departure City: Chennai (Primary Operations Hub)
Other Indian Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & others available on request
Category: Scenic • Premium-Slow • Eastern Himalayas
Starting Price: ₹44,999 per person*
₹44,999/Person
*Prices vary based on season, hotel category & permits
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Kanchenjunga sunrise & daylight viewpoints
- Darjeeling’s heritage, tea estates & hill-town charm
- Calm, monastery-led exploration of Gangtok
- Optional high-altitude day trip (Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir)
- Scenic hill drives with minimal backtracking
- Balanced sightseeing with free evenings
- Designed for travellers who prefer depth over speed
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Darjeeling & Gangtok: The Eastern Himalayan Pause is created for travellers who want to feel the Eastern Himalayas — not rush through them.
Darjeeling introduces you to Kanchenjunga through light, heritage, and tea country. Gangtok follows with monasteries, open valleys, and a quieter spiritual rhythm.
Each destination gets enough time to settle in, and no day is overloaded. This is a circuit that respects altitude, distance, and energy — which is why it works.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
(Per person, twin sharing | Excluding travel to Bagdogra / NJP)
Standard Package
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3★ hotels in Darjeeling & Gangtok
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Clean, comfortable rooms
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Daily breakfast included
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Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
Deluxe Package
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4★ hotels with valley or mountain views
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Upgraded rooms for better comfort
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Better comfort for hill drives
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Daily breakfast included
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Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
Premium Package
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5★ heritage or luxury hotels
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Premium view rooms
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Quieter hotel locations & superior in-room comfort
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Daily breakfast included
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Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Standard (3 ★ ): Comfortable city hotels
- Deluxe (4 ★ ): Scenic hotels with valley views
- Premium (5 ★ ): Luxury or heritage properties
Exact hotel names will be shared at the time of booking confirmation.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
- Included & Excluded
- Accommodation as per selected category
- Daily breakfast
- Private AC vehicle & driver
- All sightseeing mentioned
- Toll, parking & driver allowance
- 24×7 travel assistance
- Flights / train tickets
- Entry fees & permits
- Personal expenses
- Lunches & dinners
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
- Day 1
- Arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station
- Scenic hill transfer to Darjeeling
- Hotel check-in & rest
- Visit Chowrasta (Mall Road)
- Walk to Observatory Hill
- Kanchenjunga sunset views (weather permitting)
Darjeeling
- Day 2
- Early Morning drive to Tiger Hill for sunrise
- Visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop
- Return to hotel for breakfast
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Tea Estate visit with walk & tasting
Darjeeling
- Day 3
- Breakfast & checkout
- Scenic drive to Gangtok via hill roads
- Arrival & hotel check-in
- Leisure time at MG Marg
Gangtok
- Day 4
- Flower Exhibition Centre
- Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
- Do Drul Chorten
- Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
- Enchey Monastery
- Leisure time at MG Marg
Gangtok
- Day 5
- Drive to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake (permit & weather permitting)
- Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
- Return to Gangtok by afternoon
- Rest & free evening
Gangtok
- Day 6
- Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok
- Banjhakri Falls & Energy Park
- Return to hotel
- Final relaxed evening in Gangtok
Gangtok
- Day 7
- Breakfast & checkout
- Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station
- Departure
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
Private AC vehicle provided for:
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Darjeeling sightseeing
- Darjeeling–Gangtok transfer
- Gangtok sightseeing & excursions
TRAVEL TO DARJEELING & GANGTOK
(OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
- Fly to Bagdogra Airport + road transfer
- Train to NJP Railway Station + road transfer
- Departures available from Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & other Indian cities
- Economy / Premium Economy / Business Class options
- Road travel from Chennai or other Indian Cities also available
Travel assistance available on request.
IDEAL FOR
✔ Couples
✔ Families
✔ First-time Eastern Himalaya travellers
✔ Premium slow-travel seekers
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March–May: Clear views & spring weather
October–November: Crisp air & post-monsoon clarity
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Kanchenjunga visibility depends on weather.
• Tsomgo Lake subject to permits & conditions.
• Hill driving times may vary.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Standard Cancellation Slabs:
- 30+ days before departure: No charge
- 15–29 days before departure: 25% of package cost
- 7–14 days before departure: 50% of package cost
- Less than 7 days / No-show: No refund
Airfare, train tickets and special activities are non-refundable once booked.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Yes. This itinerary is designed as a premium slow circuit with minimal daily travel, proper acclimatisation time, and no rushed backtracking. It is suitable for seniors and first-time Himalayan travellers, subject to basic fitness.
Kanchenjunga visibility depends on weather conditions. Early mornings (especially Tiger Hill) offer the best chances, but clear views cannot be guaranteed. The itinerary includes multiple viewpoints to maximise opportunities.
Yes, permits are required for Tsomgo (Changu) Lake. Permit assistance is provided, but visits are subject to weather, road conditions, and local authority approvals. Permit fees are usually paid on-ground unless otherwise specified.
Absolutely. Hotel categories, number of nights, travel dates, departure city, and optional excursions can all be customised. Extensions to North Sikkim or additional leisure days can be added on request.
Standard includes well-reviewed 3★ city hotels, Deluxe includes 4★ hotels with better views and comfort, and Premium includes 5★ luxury or heritage properties. Exact hotel names are shared before booking confirmation.
CONTACT & BOOKINGS
Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Gurgaon, Haryana – India
Call
+91 8851898784
ghillidilli.india@gmail.com