Sikkim Darjeeling Tour 8N/9D


Sikkim Darjeeling  tour | Package cost | Itinerary
If you are searching for an amazing Sikkim Darjeeling tour package from NJP IXB, Navigator India offers the right holiday package. Darjeeling Sikkim Gangtok Pelling Kalimpong tour package from Bagdogra is a popular tour. Gangtok, the Sikkim capital, is crafted with lakes & mountains. In this 9 days Sikkim Darjeeling tour you will visit Tsomgo lake & Baba Mandir from Gangtok. Tiger hill, Batasia Loop, HMI is the most important places to visit in Darjeeling sightseeing trip. You will also visit monastery, lake & water falls in Pelling during you Darjeeling Sikkim tour. Kalimpong is famous for flowers & view points like Delo & Durpindara.

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Sikkim Darjeeling Tour 

 

Duration : 8 Nights – 9 Days

Circuit : Siliguri/Bagdogra- Darjeeling 2N -Pelling 2N -Gangtok 3N -Kalimpong 1N- Siliguri/Bagdogra

Price Range : Rs.26,500/-  to  Rs.44,500/-

Supplements (on extra cost):
Rock Garden from Darjeeling (half day sight seeing).
Nathula Pass from Gangtok.

Sikkim Darjeeling Best Time to Visit :
Oct end to Dec – for clear weather & best view of Mt.Kanchandzonga from all places.
Jan to mid Apr – for Snow in in Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir.

 

Itinerary

Itinerary – Sikkim Darjeeling tour package

Day 01 : Siliguri/ Bagdogra to Darjeeling (83 Km./ 3 hrs)

Welcome to Sikkim Darjeeling  Tour . On arrival at Siliguri (NJP) railway station or Bagdogra (IXB) airport meet & greet by Navigator India’s representative. Transfer from Siliguri/Bagdogra to Darjeeling through lush green tea gardens & undulating hills. Check into hotel & rest of the day is t leisure.

Day 02 : Darjeeling sightseeing

Early in the morning (around 4 am), proceed to Tiger Hill to view the breath taking view of Mt.Kanchandzonga (28,200 ft.) & effect of sunlight on the same along with the adjoining peaks like Kabru & Pandim. On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. After breakfast proceed for a half day excursion to Himalayan Mountaineering (HMI) & Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Peace Pagoda, Japanese Temple, Tea garden (outer view), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Sunday closed) etc.

Day 03 : Darjeeling to Pelling (Pemayangtse, West Sikkim) (85 km / 3 hrs)

After break fast proceed to Pelling. Check into you hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure.

Day 04 : Pelling sightseeing

Today you will proceed to full day sight seeing to Rimbi False, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kanchandzonga False, Khecheopalri Lake, Pemayangtse monastery etc.

Day 05 : Pelling to Gangtok (East Sikkim) (124 km / 5 hrs)

Today you will transferred to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, from Pelling via Ravangla – a small township in South Sikkim. Check into your hotel in Gangtok. Afternoon free for refreshment.

Day 06 : Excursion – Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Early in the morning (7.30 am) drive for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake, situated 32 km away from the city at an altitude of above 12,000 ft. & Baba Mandir another 01 hour drive. Enjoy yak ride around the lake (own cost). Drive back to hotel for lunch. Enjoy your evening at MG Marg in Gangtok.

(Note: Foreigner are not allowed to go to Baba Mandir. They can go up to Tsomgo Lake only accompanied by a local guide (compulsory). Guide charges to be paid extra.)

Day 02 : Gangtok sightseeing

Proceed for a Gangtok sightseeing including Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok; 3 view points offering panoramic view of snow capped Himalayan peaks & Gangtok city. Proceed to visit Rumtek Monastery/ Jhakri Falls (any one), Institute  of Tibetology to have a glance of Tibetan Thanka and antics, Orchid House (having numerous collection of orchids), Enchay Monastery, Dodurl Chorten etc.

Day 08 : Transfer from Gangtok Kalimpong & half day sightseeing

After breakfast drive for a half day sight seeing of Kalimpong including Dello Hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Pineview Flower Nurseries, Durbin Dara Hills and monastery. Delo & Durpin Dara both offers magnificent views of Mt.Kanchandzonga & adjoining hills.

Day 09 : Kalimpong to Siliguri/ Bagdogra (80 km./2.5 hrs)

Today is your farewell day for your Sikkim Darjeeling Tour . Drive back to Siliguri (NJP)/ Bagdogra (IXB) for your onward journey with happy memories to cherish.

Hotels

Accommodation – Sikkim Darjeeling tour package

Standard Hotels

Meal Plan

Nights

Darjeeling –   Hotel Fairmount/ Sweet Home or similarCP2
Pelling –        Holiday Inn / Simvo/ Pemaling Residency or similarCP2
Gangtok –     Juniper Tree/ Yalung Retreat or similarCP3
Kalimpong –  Hotel Tres/ Garden Reach or similarCP1

 

Deluxe Hotels

Meal Plan

Nights

Darjeeling –   Retreat/ Yuma/ Himalayan Retreat or similarCP2
Pelling –        De Regency/ Aryan Regency or similarCP2
Gangtok –     Alpine Hills/ Himalayan Residency or similarCP3
Kalimpong –  Kalimpong Park/ Garden Reach or similarCP1

 

Super Deluxe Hotels

Meal Plan

Nights

Darjeeling –   Montana/ Pine Tree or similarMAP2
Pelling –        Aryan Regency or similarMAP2
Gangtok –     Mt.Siniolchu/ Yangthang Heritage or similarMAP3
Kalimpong –  Pine Tree or similarMAP1

 

AP- Room including all major meals.
MAP- Room including Breakfast & Dinner.
CP- Room including breakfast.
EP- Room only.

Price

Sikkim Darjeeling tour package cost

Group Size2 pax4 pax6 pax
Standard package cost38,50030,50026,500
Deluxe package cost44,50036,50031,500
Premium package coston request

All rates are in INR on per person basis, applicable for at least two persons travelling together & sharing one room.

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Sikkim Darjeeling tour package cost includes

  • All transfers & sight seeing in N.AC car according to itinerary.
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in the above mentioned or any similar category hotels.
  • Meals according to the meal plan. (EP- Room only,  CP- Room & Breakfast, MAP- Room + Breakfast & Dinner, AP- Room + Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.)
  • Assistance on arrival.
  • All applicable service & permit charges.

Sikkim Darjeeling tour package cost excludes

  • Guide charge.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Entry fees, parking charges, Room Heater.
  • Rescue operation by helicopter/car or any additional charge incurred by any accident/natural calamities/ political disturbance etc.
  • Any Beverages or meals other than it is specified in the package details.

 

Required Documents

  • Tsomgo Lake – 2 copies passport size recent colour photographs & Photo ID proof (Passport/ Voter ID) for each & every guests. Minor may carry school/college ID along with photographs.
  • Foreigners need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to enter Sikkim. It can be obtained from Sikkim Tourist Office at Rongpo, Bagdogra & Siliguri during office hours. All the guests must carry 2 copies passport size recent colour photographs & Passport.
  • Foreigners need a Protected Area Permit to visit Tsomgo Lake. Permit can be obtained in Gangtok. All the guests must carry 2 copies passport size recent colour photographs, Passport & copy of Restricted Area Permit (RAP).

Terms and Conditions – Sikkim Darjeeling tour package

  • Rates are not valid for festive seasons, summer vacation (May & June) & long weekends.
  • Transportation will be provided as per itinerary only (not at disposal). Any additional transport service will be on extra cost.
  • In case of AC car, AC will not be run on the hills. AC will be available in plains only.
  • Navigator India will not be responsible for any incident beyond human control, such as natural calamity, political disturbance, loss or theft of baggage etc.
  • Rates applicable for Indian Nationals only. Non Indian Nationals may avail the same package after inquiring about the applicable rate.
  • Rates may change without prior notice. Navigator India reserves the right to modify or terminate any offer any time.
  • Once the tour is booked, addition or alteration of service will be subject to availability & additional charge.
  • Meaning of the terms:  EP- Room only, CP- Room & Breakfast, MAP- Room + Breakfast & Dinner, AP- Room + Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • Foreigners are not allowed to go to Baba Mandir. They can go up to Tsomgo Lake only accompanied by a local guide (compulsory). Guide charges to be paid extra.

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sightseeing – Darjeeling Sikkim Tour 

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) & Darjeeling Zoo : 

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in a premium mountaineering institute in the world & an important sightseeing point for Darjeeling Sikkim Tour. Tenzing Norgay & Sir Edmund Hillary scaled Mt. Everest on 29th May 1953. In 1954 the institute was established to honour the great mountaineers. Tenzing Norgey was the first field director of the institute. HMI has a museum with various mountaineering artefacts including the first Everest Expedition. It also has boarding facilities for mountaineering students & trainers, along with a restaurant & souvenir shop for the tourist. HMI is one of the renowned mountaineering institutes of the world & a prime attraction for the adventure lovers.

Adjacent to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) there is Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, one of the best high altitude zoos in the world. It is spread across 67.6 acres at an average elevation of 7000 ft. The zoo was inaugurated in 1958 & was dedicated to Padmaja Naidu who was the daughter of Sarojini Naidu & Ex governor on West Bengal. The zoo is a captive breeding centre for Snow Leopard, Red Panda & Himalayan Wolf.  There are other important animals are Salamander, Siberian Tiger, Yak ect. The zoo is also reach in fauna. It has over 200 species of plants & trees, shrubs & medicinal plants. There are over 50 varieties of orchids & high altitude trees like Oak, Brich, Maple ect.

Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda

Just 2.5 km away from Darjeeling Town in Jalapahara there is a Temple built in Japanese style. It is a two storied building with a large prayer hall. The temple belongs to ‘Nipponzan Myohoji’ Buddhist order. It was established in 1972 by Nichidatsu Fujii, who also the founder of Nipponzan Myohoji order. The temple is open through the day. But if you reach on time you can join the prayer early morning at 4.30 in the morning & 4.30 in the afternoon.

Just a few meters away from Japanese Temple there is a Peace Pagoda. These two are among the most important tourist attraction in Darjeeling. The foundation stone of the pagoda was laid in 1972 but was inaugurated in 1992. It is a white coloured Buddhist stupa with four Statue of Lord Buddha replicating four different forms or avatars. One can walk around the stupa to see tales of Lord Buddha’s life craved on the wall of pagoda. The white colour indicates the equality, non-violence & world peace.

Kecheopalri Lake

Situated in the north-west of Pelling, Kecheopalri Lake is a sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. Believed to be a wish-fulfilling lake, this place is heaven for nature lovers and travellers. Many interesting legends revolve around the origin and history of the lake. The shape of the lake looks like a footprint if viewed from the top. Hindus consider this as the footprint of god Shiva while Buddhists believe it to be the footprint of goddess Tara. Another interesting fact about this lake is that in spite of being situated amidst so mush of greenery, no fallen leaves can be seen floating on its surface. It is said that the birds keep the lake clean all the time. Emerging as a popular tourist attraction in Sikkim, Kecheopalri Lake is visited by pilgrims from all around the world.

Pemayangtse Monastery 

Pemayangtse monastery is a popular Buddhist monastery covered in Darjeeling Sikkim Tour. It situated at a distance of 2 km from Pelling. Built in 1705 by Lama Lhatsum Chempo, it is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. The word Pemayangtse means ‘sublime lotus’ and it is considered to represent one of the four plexus of human body. With its beautiful collection of Buddhist idols, scriptures, sculptures, carvings and paintings, this three storied building is a heavenly place surrounded by magnificent Himalayan ranges of snow-capped mountains. Outside the monastery, there is also a very beautiful picturesque garden well maintained by the monks. Undoubtedly this monastery is one of the must see places when one is in Pelling.

Singshore Bridge

Darjeeling Sikkim tour covers Singshore Bridge. Located at a distance of 5 km from Pelling, the grand Singshore Bridge is an extremely popular tourist spot in West Sikkim. It was constructed nearly 16 years ago by connecting two hills. Singshore bridge is also the highest bridge in Sikkim and second highest gorge bridge in Asia. Surrounded by immense green hillsides and offering enchanting views of beautiful waterfalls, the atmosphere of the bridge is completely a treat to the eyes.

Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Tsomgo Lake, a very popular tourist attraction, is 40 km. away from Gangtok situated at an altitude of 12400 ft. The source of the water is the melting snow of the surrounding mountains. Baba Mandir is another 16 km. drive from Tsomgo Lake, situated at an altitude of 13200 ft. It is a temple of Baba Harbhajan Sing. Read more…

Nathula Pass (Optional)

Nathula Pass is one of the major attractions in Sikkim. It is trade route which connect Sikkim with Tibet. It is situated just 56 km away (3 hrs drive) from Gangtok. The road passes through Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) another major tourist attraction in Sikkim. Nathula Pass height is above 14,000 ft (4,200 mtr) and Gangtok to Nathu la is one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Tourists need a protected area permit to visit the pass. Nathu La Visiting days are Wednesday to Sunday. Temperature ranges from -20oC  to 17oC in different seasons. Read more…

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Best time to visit Darjeeling Pelling Gangtok

You can plan your travel to Sikkim at any time of the year. Every season will offer you a different flavor. Weather  varies from subtropical in the south to tundra in the north. It mainly has five seasons.

Autumn (Mid Sep to Nov)

Just after monsoon this is probably the best time to travel with clear sky & moderate temperature.  It is also a good time for photography. Plan your Sikkim tour packages or Darjeeling tour packages to have a magnificent view of Mt. Kanchendzonga almost from every corner of the region. From Sandakphu (heighest point of West Bengal) & Tiger Hill (view point near Darjeeling) you can even view Mt. Everest. The entire Eastern Himalayan range looks like a man laying & locals refer it as ‘Sleeping Buddha’.

Winter (Dec to Feb) 

These are the coolest months & some part of the state receives a good volume of snowfall. One can have snow in North district & part of East district. Sikkim is a place with some of the highest mountains of the world. you can plan your tour to view Snow covered lakes Tsomgo & Gurudongmar along with snow covered valleys Lachung Lachen & Yumthang.

Spring (March to April)

It is a very good season with moderate temperatures. This is the time for rhododendrons, orchids & various flowers. Snow will also be visible in some parts of the region. This is perfect time to plan your Sikkim tour packages specially to Yumthang the flower Valley in North Sikkim.

Summer (May to Jun)

As summer is not very hot in Sikkim. It draws the maximum no of tourists. Most of the regions of the state experience a temperature clime & it ranges from 18oC (64oF) to 25oC (78oF). as this is a peak season price for your Sikkim packages or Darjeeling packages  will be on higher side.

Monsoon (Jul to Mid Sep)

This is the time when the state gets maximum rainfall. Sikkim is an ideal place to enjoy Indian monsoon with lush green valleys, hills along with beautiful clouds & fog. But heavy rain increases the risk of landslide during monsoon.

 

 

How to Reach Darjeeling Sikkim 

By Air

The nearest airport is Bagdogra airport (IXB). There are road connections from Bagdogra Airport to various destinations in Darjeeling Sikkim & Dooars. Bagdogra directly connects Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bangaluru, Chennai, Paro & Bangkok. It has indirect connections with all major cities in India. Bagdogra plays an important role in planning your tour packages to Sikkim Darjeeling & Gnagtok.

Sikkim Airport: Pakyong Airport (PUG) is the only airport in Sikkim. It is approx 30 km away from Gangtok. It connects Kolkata & Guwahati.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) located near Siliguri. NJP connects with all major cities in India. Sikkim does not have any railway connectivity. NJP is the only option to access any destination in Darjeeling & Sikkim.

By Road

Siliguri/Bagdogra/NJP is connected through national National Highway 55 & 10. North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) operates regular buses from Siliguri to various destinations like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Mirik, Lava etc. Sikkim national Transport (SNT) operates regular basses to places in Sikkim. There are no of private buses & cars available from Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus.

Distance:

Bagdogra to Darjeeling – 78 km
Siliguri (NJP) to Darjeeling – 72 km
Darjeeling to Pelling – 75 km
Pelling to Gangtok – 125 km
Gangtok to Bagdogra – 130 km

 

 

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Duration

Price Starts

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Sikkim Darjeeling Tour – Reviews

Stena Xuewei

Our guide/driver in Sikkim, Mr Nema was patient and amazing. Bringing us to picturesque states of Sikkim. For single, couples even family, this is definitely one of the best travel package. Thank you

Shamit Ganguly

Dear Navigator India team, The arrangements for my parent's Darjeeling, Sikkim & Kalimpong trip were very good. The airport pick-up, drop, hotel transfers and location tours were excellently planned and managed very professionally. The total tour was within the budget and at phenomenally low prices. Hospitality, cuisine, rooms especially the bathrooms and showers, cleanliness - everything was of a very high standard - probably the best in East-India. Thanks for everything. I can safely recommend Navigator India to all my contacts! I always look forward to such well-managed holidays. Keep me posted especially for preferred destinations such as Lakshadweep, Kerala, Ladakh, etc. Thanks once again. Shamit Ganguly


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