Darjeeling & Sikkim Highlights

• Nathula Pass visit depends on permit availability and weather conditions
• Nathula Pass remains closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Guests must carry a valid government ID for permits
• Day 5 is a full day, this structure suits evening flights (6pm+) only. Morning departures should upgrade to the 6N/7D Grand Experience which includes a Siliguri buffer night
• Darjeeling traffic is unpredictable, departure timing will be planned with buffer
• Travel in hill regions is subject to weather and road conditions

• The trip starts and ends at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station. Flights and trains are not included, so you can book the fare that suits you; we fit the first and last day around your times.

• Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size.
• We send the written itinerary and price, with your hotels and homestays named.
• You book with a deposit by bank transfer; the balance is due before you travel.

₹19,320 per person for 2 travellers, ₹17,100 for 4 and ₹13,500 for 6. The price covers your stays, the private car and driver, and pick-up and drop at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station; the full list of what is and is not included is on this page.

Five days, or 4 nights, is the minimum that does both destinations justice without feeling like you are sprinting. You get two full days in Sikkim covering Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake, one transfer day that doubles as a scenic drive through the Teesta valley, and one packed day in Darjeeling with Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, and a tea garden visit. If you want to slow down or add North Sikkim, consider a longer itinerary.

October to mid-December and March to May are the best months for a combined Darjeeling Sikkim trip. Post-monsoon offers crystal-clear Kanchenjunga views from Tiger Hill and reliable access to Tsomgo Lake. Spring is warm, the tea gardens are flushing their first flush, and rhododendrons are in bloom. Avoid July and August when both hill regions experience heavy rainfall and frequent road closures.

Indian nationals do not need an Inner Line Permit for Gangtok or Darjeeling. For Tsomgo Lake and Nathula Pass in Sikkim, a Protected Area Permit is required, your operator arranges this, and you need a valid government photo ID. Nathula Pass is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. No separate permit is needed for standard Darjeeling sightseeing including Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, and Ghoom Monastery.

The 4N/5D package includes 4 nights of accommodation,3 nights in Gangtok and 1 night in Darjeeling, with daily breakfast, pickup and drop from Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, all intercity transfers, and local sightseeing transportation with experienced local drivers including fuel, toll, and parking. Not included are airfare or train tickets, Nathula Pass permit fees, monument entry tickets, toy train or ropeway charges, and personal expenses.

Message us on WhatsApp at +91 90360 21836 with your dates and group size. We answer your questions first, then confirm your seats with a deposit by bank transfer. For most dates, 4 to 6 weeks ahead is comfortable, and the Tsomgo Lake permit is arranged by us as part of the package.