Sikkim – Darjeeling — Tea, Toy Trains & Kanchenjunga
High-altitude lakes and the world's most famous sunrise.
5 Nights / 6 Days
Scenic
Gangtok · Tsomgo · Darjeeling
The Story
Overview
Eastern Himalaya at its most cinematic: Gangtok's monastery towns, the frozen-blue Tsomgo Lake at 12,300 ft, Tiger Hill's Kanchenjunga sunrise and the whistle of the Darjeeling toy train.
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Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive Gangtok
Drive up from Bagdogra through Teesta gorge. Evening on pedestrian-only MG Marg.
Day 2 — Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
High-altitude day to the sacred glacial lake and Baba Harbhajan Singh shrine (Nathula permit optional).
Day 3 — Gangtok to Darjeeling
Monastery visit at Rumtek or Enchey, then the winding drive to Darjeeling through tea country.
Day 4 — Tiger Hill & Toy Train
Pre-dawn Kanchenjunga sunrise, Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery and a heritage toy-train joyride.
Day 5 — Tea Gardens & Markets
Happy Valley tea-estate walk and tasting, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Chowrasta evening.
Day 6 — Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Bagdogra airport / NJP station.
Where You'll Sleep
Hotel Options
Comfortable 3-star hotels in both towns
4-star heritage-style stays
5-star resort and colonial tea-estate luxury
The Logistics
Meals, Transfers & Sightseeing
Meals
Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan) at the hotel, with packed refreshments on excursion days.
Transfers
All transfers in a private AC sedan for couples; Innova Crysta or similar for families and groups.
Sightseeing
Tsomgo Lake · Baba Mandir · Rumtek Monastery · Tiger Hill sunrise · Toy-train joyride · Happy Valley tea estate
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Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ What's Included
- Accommodation in handpicked hotels on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast plus dinners as mentioned in the meal plan
- All transfers and sightseeing by private AC vehicle
- Experienced local driver-cum-guide with tolls, parking and fuel
- All currently applicable hotel and road taxes
- 24/7 on-trip assistance from the Legacy Global concierge desk
✕ Not Included
- Airfare / rail fare to and from the starting point (unless stated)
- Lunches, snacks, beverages and personal expenses
- Adventure activities, entry fees or rides not listed in inclusions
- Travel insurance for domestic packages
- GST at 5% on the total package cost
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions