India · Sunrise Tours

6-Day Gangtok, Kalimpong and Darjeeling Tour with Tiger Hills Sunrise

6 Days Round trip from Gangtok Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous Banjhakri Falls, one of the famous and popular tourist destinations
02 Enjoy a rope-way cable car ride at Nam-Nam in Gangtok
03 Admire the scenic beauty and cool water of Tshangu Lake
04 View the glorious sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak
05 Explore Darjeeling's key attractions and enjoy a panoramic view of the tea estate

Visit Gangtok, Kalimpong, and Darjeeling and revel in the beauty of their varied scenic tourist locations, famous worldwide. Enjoy sightseeing at well-known spots such as Lhasha Falls, Enchay Monastery, and Tsomgo Lake in Gangtok; Dr Graham's Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang, and Durbin Dara Hills in Kalimpong; and Tiger Hills, Ghoom Monastery, and Batasia Loop in Darjeeling. This 6-day journey combines waterfalls, monasteries, mountain viewpoints, and the glorious sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Darjeeling, Kangchenjunga, Gangtok, Kalimpong

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok

You will arrive at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport and meet our tour representative to board your vehicle for Gangtok on a 4 to 5-hour drive.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02

Gangtok Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, we will leave for excursions to different attractions, such as Banjhakri Falls, one of the famous and popular tourist destinations that is said to have got its name after the English witch doctor who cured many diseases and drove away evil spirits.
Then, we will visit Mandakini Falls and Tashi Viewpoint.
We will then continue to Lhasha Falls, Ganesh Tonk, Hanuman Tonk, Enchay Monastery, White Hall, and Nam-Nam, where you can enjoy a rope-way cable car, followed by Rumtek Monastery.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Gangtok.

Day 03

Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and Transfer to Kalimpong

Today, we will visit Tshangu Lake / Tsomgo Lake (12400 Ft / 3780 Mts / 54 Kms in 4 Hrs one way from Gangtok) and Baba Mandir (13100 Ft / 3994 Mts / 16 Kms in 1 Hr one way from Tshangu Lake).
Enjoy the scenic beauty and cool water of the lake before heading to Kalimpong via Singtam Monsong Tea Estate.

Overnight at a hotel in Kalimpong. In case of a landslide or due to any other reasons, if Tshangu Lake is closed, then alternate sightseeing will be provided.

Day 04

Kalimpong Sightseeing and Transfer to Darjeeling

After breakfast, we will visit Dello Hills, Dr Graham's Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang, and Durbin Dara Hills before transferring to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 70 km / 03 to 04 Hrs).

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05

Sunrise at Tiger Hills and Darjeeling Sightseeing

We will take an early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view the sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak, subject to clear weather.
We will visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back.
Then, we will spend half a day sightseeing at the Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling Rope-way Ride, Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center, and enjoy a panoramic view of the Tea Estate.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06

Departure to Railway Station or Airport

With the end of the tour, depart for NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Gangtok 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lodging / accommodation
Sightseeing
Cab fare

What's Not Included

Meals
Daily wages of tour guide

Know before you go

Baba Mandir does not allow entry to foreign nationals. They are allowed to visit Tshangu Lake with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 and above in number to visit Tshangu Lake, situated at a height of 12400 Ft / 3780 Mts / 43 Kms in 3 Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft.
In Darjeeling: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is closed on Thursday, Darjeeling Rope-way Ride ticket cost is not included and is approximately INR 180.00 per person, and Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center is closed on Sunday.

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