Day-wise Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVAL IN GANGTOK
Arrive at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Gangtok. Enjoy a scenic drive through hills and valleys. Check in to the hotel and relax. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
DAY 2
TSOMGO LAKE AND BABA MANDIR
After breakfast, visit the beautiful Tsomgo Lake located at high altitude and surrounded by mountains. Continue to New Baba Mandir. Optional Nathula Pass visit available at extra cost subject to permit. Return to Gangtok for overnight stay.
DAY 3
GANGTOK LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, enjoy Gangtok sightseeing covering Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower Show, Institute of Tibetology, Ropeway, Enchey Monastery and Bhaktang Falls. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
DAY 4
TRANSFER TO DARJEELING
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Darjeeling through scenic mountain roads. Arrive and check in to the hotel. Evening free for leisure activities. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
DAY 5
DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING
Early morning visit Tiger Hill for sunrise over Kanchenjunga. Later visit Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery. After breakfast continue city tour covering Tea Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
DAY 6
RETURN JOURNEY
After breakfast, check out and transfer to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport with wonderful memories of your hill holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sikkim
Do Indian travellers need a visa or permit to visit Sikkim?
Indian citizens do not need a visa to visit Sikkim. However, certain protected/border areas require permits, including places such as Tsomgo/Nathula and specified North/East Sikkim routes.
Which protected-area permits are required for places such as Nathula, Tsomgo, North Sikkim and trekking areas?
For protected areas, carry an accepted Indian identity document and passport-size photographs as required. Current Sikkim guidance states that Aadhaar is not accepted as proof of nationality for permit processing; use an accepted ID such as voter ID, driving licence or government ID.
What clothes and footwear should I pack for Gangtok and high-altitude areas?
Pack layers, a warm jacket, gloves and comfortable shoes. High-altitude areas need substantially warmer clothing than Gangtok, even when the plains are warm.
How should I travel between Bagdogra/NJP, Gangtok, Pelling, Lachung and other areas?
Most sightseeing is by road with local drivers. Roads are mountainous and journeys can take much longer than the map distance suggests, so avoid overloading the itinerary.
How much cash should I carry, and where are ATMs/card payments available?
Carry cash for remote areas and keep cards/UPI where accepted. ATMs are more dependable in larger towns than remote mountain areas.
Will mobile and internet connectivity work in remote Sikkim?
Connectivity varies significantly by location. Download offline maps, keep hotel/driver contacts offline and do not depend entirely on mobile data in remote areas.
Are vegetarian, Jain and Indian food options readily available?
Vegetarian and Indian food is readily available in tourist towns. Inform hotels in advance for strict Jain requirements, particularly on multi-day mountain routes.
What should I know about altitude, road conditions, permits, weather and travel insurance?
Altitude, weather and road conditions can affect plans. Protected-area permits must be arranged according to current rules, and Sikkim authorities advise that permits may be subject to advance processing and weather-related closures.
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