Sikkim · 3 Nights / 4 Days
Gangtok Short Trip: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Gangtok and its monasteries in a compact plan, with an optional Tsomgo Lake day subject to permits and weather.
Suits: Short breaks and first-time visitors who prefer a single base.
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Sikkim · 5 Nights / 6 Days
Gangtok and Darjeeling: 5 Nights / 6 Days
A classic short circuit: three nights in Gangtok and two in Darjeeling, linked by a scenic road via the Teesta valley.
Overview
Many guests want to see both a Sikkim base and Darjeeling in less than a week. This route spends three nights in Gangtok and two in Darjeeling, with one long transfer day.
If you want Pelling as well, see the eight-day circuit. Compare also the Sikkim and Kalimpong version.
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
Day 1Arrive and drive to Gangtok
Meet your driver at Bagdogra (IXB) or NJP and drive around 4.5 to 5.5 hours to Gangtok. Evening on MG Marg.
Day 2Gangtok town
Enchey Monastery, the Do-Drul Chorten and a viewpoint, subject to weather. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3Tsomgo Lake or Rumtek
A day trip to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake, permit and weather permitting, or to Rumtek Monastery.
Day 4Gangtok to Darjeeling
Drive around 4.5 to 5.5 hours via Rangpo and the Teesta valley. Evening stroll around Chowrasta.
Day 5Tiger Hill, Ghoom and tea
Sunrise at Tiger Hill, weather permitting, then Ghoom monastery and the Batasia Loop. Afternoon at a tea estate or the Mountaineering Institute.
Day 6Return
Drive around 3 to 4 hours to Bagdogra or NJP, with a margin for traffic.
Main experiences
- Enchey Monastery
- Rumtek or Tsomgo Lake
- Tiger Hill sunrise, weather permitting
- Ghoom and Batasia Loop
- Tea estate visit
Practical considerations
Permits
Tsomgo needs a Protected Area Permit (check current rules).
Road
One long transfer; road works can add time.
Views
Seasonal; mornings are clearest.
Pace
Two bases only.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.
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Suits: First-time visitors, families and travellers with limited time who prefer a single base.
Sikkim · 5 Nights / 6 Days
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Sikkim · 9 Nights / 10 Days
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Helpful reading
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Sikkim Travel Guide
Sikkim is small, but its roads and altitudes make planning matter. This guide explains the regions, how they differ and how to choose a route that suits you.
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Sikkim Travel Permits and Practical Information
Permit rules in Sikkim depend on your nationality and where you want to go. This guide summarises the usual position as of October 2026, but please check current rules before you travel.
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Best Time to Visit Sikkim
The right season in Sikkim depends on what you want to see. Spring brings flowers, autumn brings clear skies and winter brings snow and quiet.
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