India · 8 days
Darjeeling, Gangtok & Pelling
India · Mountains · 8 days
An eight-day eastern Himalayan circuit of monasteries, mountain viewpoints and tea country.
The journey unfolds
Your itinerary, day by day.
01Day 1Bagdogra to Gangtok
Arrive at Bagdogra, with a suggested morning arrival, and transfer to Gangtok.
02Day 2Gangtok sightseeing
Explore Banjhakri Falls, the Institute of Tibetology, Ganesh Tok, viewpoints and local craft attractions.
03Day 3Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
Visit Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. A Nathu La excursion depends on permits and access.
04Day 4Gangtok to Pelling via Namchi
Visit the Char Dham temple complex and Buddha Park on the journey to Pelling.
05Day 5Pelling sightseeing
Explore the Skywalk, Rabdentse ruins and Pemayangtse Monastery.
06Day 6Pelling to Darjeeling
Travel to Darjeeling. An optional toy-train ride to Ghoom can be discussed with the team.
07Day 7Darjeeling viewpoints and tea country
Make an early visit to Tiger Hill, weather permitting, followed by Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and tea-estate sights.
08Day 8Darjeeling to Bagdogra
Return to Bagdogra for your onward flight. Confirm flight timing before booking.
The details that matter
What’s included.
The tour outline includes the following. Confirm your selected departure’s arrangements with our team.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Tea, coffee or milk
- Entry fees
- One litre of drinking water each day
- Transfers by six-seater SUV
What’s extra
- Air and train fares
- Pre- and post-tour accommodation
- Personal expenses and additional beverages
- Optional activities and services
- Expenses arising from personal emergencies
- Ropeways, boating, safari and optional toy-train charges
Before you go
A few helpful details.
- Nathu La requires permission; mountain viewpoints depend on clear weather.
- Hotel category and room arrangements are not specified in the tour outline inclusion list and must be confirmed.
- Dates, prices, accommodation, transport, taxes and cancellation terms are confirmed in your final quotation. Sightseeing may change with permits, weather and local operating conditions.