Snow-capped Kanchenjunga peak seen from Gangtok, Sikkim
Gangtok travel guide: View of Gangtok and the mountains from Ganesh Tok
Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour: Family visiting Thakurbari Temple near MG Marg, Gangtok
Darjeeling hills tea gardens in the Eastern Himalayas, West Bengal
Travelers visiting Tiger Hill on Sunrise, Darjeeling
Honeymoon couple travelling in Darjeeling toy train on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

Sikkim Darjeeling 5-Day Tour Package: Gangtok Sightseeing, Tiger Hill and the Toy Train

Our Sikkim Darjeeling 5-day tour package is the perfect short Sikkim 4 nights 5 days tour package and Darjeeling Gangtok tour package. Spend two nights in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, for its monasteries, viewpoints and car-free MG Marg, then two nights in Darjeeling for sunrise on Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, the toy train and the tea gardens. Your hotels, transfers and sightseeing by private car are all planned for you.

Shamrock Journeys is a trusted India tour operator. Since 2002 we have planned private holidays across India for families, couples and groups.

Tour at a Glance

Here are the key facts of our Sikkim Darjeeling 5-day tour.

  • Tour name: Sikkim Darjeeling Delight
  • Duration: 5 days and 4 nights
  • Stay: Gangtok (2 nights), Darjeeling (2 nights)
  • Starts and ends: Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station
  • Tour type: private car with driver
  • Highlights: MG Marg, Enchey Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point, Tiger Hill sunrise, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, the toy train, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and a tea estate
  • Best for: first-time visitors, families, couples and short holidays
  • Best time: March to May and October to December

Why Choose This Tour

  • Two hill towns in five days: the Sikkim Darjeeling 5-day tour covers the best of Gangtok and Darjeeling.
  • Tiger Hill sunrise: first light on Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain.
  • The toy train and tea gardens: the classic sights of Darjeeling.
  • No permits needed: the places on this tour need no special permit for Indian nationals.
  • Private and flexible: add Tsomgo Lake, Pelling or Kalimpong.

Sikkim Darjeeling 5-Day Tour Itinerary

This is the day-by-day plan of the tour.

Day 1: Bagdogra or NJP to Gangtok

Your Sikkim Darjeeling 5-day tour begins when we meet you at Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station. Drive about four to five hours along the Teesta river to Gangtok. In the evening, walk along MG Marg, the clean, car-free main street. Read our Gangtok travel guide.

Overnight: hotel, Gangtok

Day 2: Gangtok Local Sightseeing

Day 2 of the Sikkim Darjeeling 5-day tour is a full Gangtok local sightseeing tour. Visit the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, the Do Drul Chorten stupa and Enchey Monastery, and see the White Hall and the Flower Exhibition Centre (in season). Then drive up to Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok and Tashi View Point for views over the city, stop at Banjhakri Falls and end the day on MG Marg.

Shamrock travel tip: walk clockwise around stupas and prayer wheels, and ask before taking photos inside monasteries. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Gangtok

Day 3: Gangtok to Darjeeling

Day 3 of the Sikkim Darjeeling 5-day tour takes you to Darjeeling, a drive of about four to five hours through the hills, past tea gardens. Check in and spend the evening at the Mall and Chowrasta. Read our Darjeeling travel guide.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Darjeeling

Day 4: Tiger Hill Sunrise and Darjeeling Sightseeing

Day 4 of the Sikkim Darjeeling 5-day tour starts before dawn at Tiger Hill for sunrise on the Kanchenjunga range. On the way back, see Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop with its war memorial. After breakfast, visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing Rock, the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, a tea estate and the Peace Pagoda, and ride the ropeway if it is running. Take a joy ride on the toy train, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Shamrock travel tip: leave for Tiger Hill around 4 am with a warm jacket, and book toy train tickets early in the busy season. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Darjeeling

Day 5: Darjeeling to Bagdogra or NJP

After breakfast, drive about three hours down to Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station for your flight or train. Your Sikkim Darjeeling 5-day tour package ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your Sikkim Darjeeling 5-day tour package includes:

  • Two nights in Gangtok and two nights in Darjeeling, with breakfast
  • Pickup and drop at Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private car
  • Tolls, parking, driver costs and taxes

What Is Not Included

This tour does not include:

  • Flights or trains to Bagdogra or NJP
  • Toy train tickets, the ropeway and entry tickets
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance

Best Time for This Tour

March to May and October to December are the best time for this tour, with pleasant days and clear mountain views. December to February is cold but often clear. June to September is the monsoon, with clouds and landslides on some roads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La?

Yes. Our Sikkim Darjeeling 6-day tour adds a day for Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La. Nathu La is open only to Indian nationals.

Can I add Pelling or Kalimpong?

Yes. See our Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour for Pelling, or the 9-day tour for Kalimpong.

Is this a good honeymoon package?

Yes. We can add mountain-view rooms, a tea-estate stay and a candlelight dinner. See our honeymoon packages.

Do foreign nationals need a permit?

Yes. Foreign nationals need a Restricted Area Permit to enter Sikkim, which we help you get. Darjeeling needs no permit.

Is this tour good for families?

Yes. The zoo, the toy train, the ropeway and gentle sightseeing suit all ages.

How much does the Sikkim Darjeeling 5-day tour cost?

The price depends on your hotels, the number of travellers and the season. We can add flights or trains from Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore or your city. Tell us your dates and we will send a clear quotation.

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