Itinerary
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP). Transfer to Darjeeling, which is about a 3-4 hour drive. Check-in to your hotel and relax. Explore the local market in the evening. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga Mountains. Visit Batasia Loop and the War Memorial. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center. Explore the local markets and shopping areas. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
After breakfast, drive to Gangtok, which is approximately 4-5 hours away. Check-in to your hotel in Gangtok. Rest and acclimatize to the higher altitude.
Evening stroll along the MG Marg, the popular shopping and dining street in Gangtok. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
After breakfast, visit the famous Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) and Baba Mandir (subject to permits and road conditions). Return to Gangtok in the afternoon.
Visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and the Flower Exhibition Center. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
If interested, you can opt for an excursion to Nathula Pass (subject to permits and road conditions). Nathula is a high-altitude border pass between India and China. Alternatively, you can explore more of Gangtok at your own pace. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Drive back to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP). En route, you can visit the picturesque Temi Tea Garden if time permits. Arrive at Bagdogra/NJP and check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Bagdogra/NJP.
Depending on your departure schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or relaxation. Check out from your hotel and proceed to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) for your onward journey.
