Darjeeling & Gangtok
Tiger Hill sunrise, toy train, Tsomgo Lake and monastery mornings across two hill capitals.
Destination gallery
Package highlights
- Sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill
- The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train
- A working tea garden and tasting
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (permit trip)
- Gangtok's monasteries — Rumtek and Enchey
- MG Marg evenings in Gangtok
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive Bagdogra/NJP → Darjeeling
- Pickup and scenic drive up to Darjeeling
- Tea-garden views en route
- Evening on the Mall and Chowrasta
- Dinner and overnight in Darjeeling
Where you'll stay
3-star hotel, Darjeeling
4.3Near the Mall · 2 nights
Walkable to Chowrasta, breakfast and dinner
3-star hotel, Gangtok
4.4Near MG Marg · 3 nights
Central, breakfast and dinner
How you'll travel
- Private cabDedicated hill-driver cab across Darjeeling and Gangtok
- Permit vehicleSeparate registered vehicle for the Tsomgo Lake permit day, as required by law
- TransfersBagdogra/NJP pickup and drop included
What's included
- 2 nights Darjeeling + 3 nights Gangtok (3-star)
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Private cab for all sightseeing and transfers
- Tsomgo Lake permit and registered permit vehicle
- All tolls, taxes and driver allowances
Not included
- Airfare/train to Bagdogra/NJP
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Toy train, ropeway, yak ride and entry tickets
- Nathula Pass (extra permit, subject to availability)
- 5% GST
Where it is & when to go
Best time to visit — March–May for clear skies and blossom, and October–early December for the sharpest Kanchenjunga views. Monsoon (June–September) brings landslides on the hill roads; deep winter is cold with occasional snow.
| Season | Months | Temp | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Mar – May | 8–20°C | Clear, blooming, great views |
| Monsoon | Jun – Sep | 13–22°C | Rain and landslide risk |
| Autumn | Oct – Nov | 6–18°C | Sharpest mountain views — best time |
| Winter | Dec – Feb | 1–12°C | Cold, crisp, occasional snow |
Traveller reviews
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Priya SharmaKashmir Honeymoon“Our school group of 45 went to Jim Corbett — the safari was thrilling, the coordinator was exceptional. Highly recommend for school tours.”
Mrs. Deepa GuptaSchool Tour — Jim Corbett
Questions about this trip
Will I definitely see Kanchenjunga?
Views depend on weather — clearest in autumn and spring. Tiger Hill at sunrise gives the best odds. We plan it early in the trip so there's a second chance if day one is cloudy.
What's the deal with the Tsomgo Lake permit?
Sikkim requires a permit and a registered local vehicle for the lake, arranged a day ahead with your ID. We handle the paperwork; just carry original photo ID and passport-size photos.
Can we add Nathula Pass?
Sometimes — Nathula needs a separate permit, is closed some days, and isn't guaranteed. If it's open and available for your dates we'll add it at extra cost.