Quick Facts & Trip Details
Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour — 6 Days / 5 Nights Overview
This 6 day tour combines three nights in Gangtok with two in Darjeeling. In Sikkim you see Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Rumtek and Enchey Monasteries. You then drive to Darjeeling for the sunrise at Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, tea gardens and, if you like, a toy train ride.
The tour starts at Bagdogra Airport or NJP station. Gangtok to Darjeeling is about 100 km and takes 4 to 5 hours. Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir need a permit, which we arrange. March to May and October to December are the best months.
Key Highlights
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
- Rumtek and Enchey Monasteries in Gangtok
- Tiger Hill sunrise over the Kanchenjunga range (weather permitting)
- Batasia Loop, Ghum Monastery and tea garden visit
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train (optional)
Day-by-Day Itinerary (6 Days)
Meet our driver at Bagdogra Airport or NJP station and drive to Gangtok, about 4 to 5 hours. Check in and rest. Evening at MG Marg. Overnight in Gangtok.
Visit Enchey Monastery, Tashi Viewpoint, Hanuman Tok and Rumtek Monastery. Overnight in Gangtok.
After breakfast drive to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Return to Gangtok in the afternoon. Overnight in Gangtok.
After breakfast drive to Darjeeling, about 4 to 5 hours. Check in and visit the Mall and Chowrasta in the evening. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Early morning Tiger Hill sunrise, then Ghum Monastery, Batasia Loop, a tea garden and the zoo or toy train if time permits. Overnight in Darjeeling.
After breakfast check out and drive to Bagdogra Airport or NJP station, about 3 to 4 hours, for your onward journey.
Package Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- 5 nights accommodation in standard hotels (Gangtok 3 nights, Darjeeling 2 nights)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private vehicle from Bagdogra or NJP for the entire tour
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir permit arrangement
- Driver allowance, tolls and parking
What's Not Included
- Air or train tickets
- Lunches and personal expenses
- Toy train ticket, entry and camera fees
- GST 5%
Frequently Asked Questions — Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour — 6 Days / 5 Nights
What is the best time to book the Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour — 6 Days / 5 Nights?
The ideal season for this 6-day sikkim, darjeeling tour is from October to May. During these months, the weather remains pleasant with clear skies, comfortable temperatures for mountain driving, and open national parks for safaris.
Are Inner Line Permits (ILP) required for this tour package?
Inner Line Permits required for North Sikkim (Lachen, Lachung) and Tsomgo Lake / Nathula Pass. Arranged by SVT with passport-size photos & voter ID/passport.
What is included in the Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour — 6 Days / 5 Nights package?
The package includes dedicated private sanitized vehicle transportation (Sedan or SUV) for all transfers and sightseeing, handpicked accommodation with daily breakfast, driver allowances, toll taxes, and parking fees. Airfare, personal expenses, and optional safari fees are excluded unless specifically requested.
Where does this tour start and conclude?
This journey begins and ends in Guwahati, Assam. Our private chauffeur greets you upon arrival at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) or Guwahati Railway Station and drops you back at the end of the 6-day trip.
Is this itinerary suitable for senior citizens and children?
Yes, this private itinerary can be paced comfortably according to your family's preferences. We arrange senior-friendly vehicles like Toyota Innova Crysta, select hotels with elevator or ground-floor access, and adjust walking distances at attractions.
Can this 6-day package be customized?
Absolutely. Sidhi Vinayak Travels customizes every tour based on your budget, flight timings, preferred hotel categories (Deluxe, 4-Star, Luxury), and extra sightseeing extensions across Assam, Meghalaya, or Arunachal Pradesh.
Customized Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour — 6 Days / 5 Nights Quote & Itinerary
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