Travelers visiting Tiger Hill on Sunrise, Darjeeling
Honeymoon couple travelling in Darjeeling toy train on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Sikkim Darjeeling 11-day tour: the Kanchenjunga range rising above the hills of Pelling
Glass Pelling Skywalk leading to the Chenrezig statue, West Sikkim
Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour: Family visiting Thakurbari Temple near MG Marg, Gangtok
Couple enjoying the mountain view on a Sikkim honeymoon

Sikkim Darjeeling 7-Day Tour Package: Darjeeling, Pelling and Gangtok

Our Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour package is a Sikkim 6 nights 7 days tour package and Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling tour package, with two nights in each hill town. Watch sunrise on Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill and ride the toy train in Darjeeling, see the snow peaks up close from Pelling in West Sikkim with its old monasteries and sacred lake, then end in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, with its monasteries and car-free MG Marg. Your hotels, transfers and sightseeing by private car are all planned for you.

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Tour at a Glance

Here are the key facts of our Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour.

  • Tour name: Amazing Sikkim Darjeeling
  • Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
  • Stay: Darjeeling (2 nights), Pelling (2 nights), Gangtok (2 nights)
  • Starts and ends: Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station
  • Tour type: private car with driver
  • Highlights: Tiger Hill sunrise, the toy train, a tea estate, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse, the Pelling Skywalk, Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Falls, Enchey Monastery, Do Drul Chorten and MG Marg
  • Best for: families, couples, photographers and first-time visitors
  • Best time: March to May and October to December

Why Choose This Tour

  • Three hill towns: the Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour covers Darjeeling, Pelling and Gangtok, two nights each.
  • The best Kanchenjunga views: from Tiger Hill and from Pelling, the closest of all.
  • No backtracking: a circle from Bagdogra through Darjeeling, West Sikkim and Gangtok.
  • No special permits needed for Indian nationals on this route.
  • Private and flexible: add Tsomgo Lake, Kalimpong or North Sikkim.

Sikkim Darjeeling 7-Day Tour Itinerary

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

Day 1: Bagdogra or NJP to Darjeeling

Your Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour begins when we meet you at Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station. Drive about three hours up through the tea gardens to Darjeeling, and spend the evening at the Mall and Chowrasta. Read our Darjeeling travel guide.

Overnight: hotel, Darjeeling

Day 2: Tiger Hill Sunrise and Darjeeling Sightseeing

Day 2 of the Sikkim Darjeeling 7-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. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Darjeeling

Day 3: Darjeeling to Pelling

Day 3 of the Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour crosses into West Sikkim, a drive of about four to five hours through valleys and villages. Check in with views of the mountains. Read our Pelling travel guide.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Pelling

Day 4: Pelling Sightseeing

Wake early for sunrise on Kanchenjunga. Then visit Pemayangtse Monastery, founded in the early 18th century, and walk to the ruins of Rabdentse, the old royal capital. Walk the glass Pelling Skywalk to the Chenrezig statue, see Rimbi Falls and Kanchenjunga Falls, and visit the sacred Khecheopalri Lake, known as the wish-fulfilling lake.

Shamrock travel tip: clouds often build by mid-morning, so look for Kanchenjunga at sunrise. Keep quiet near Khecheopalri Lake, which is sacred. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Pelling

Day 5: Pelling to Gangtok

Day 5 of the Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour takes you to Gangtok, a drive of about four to five hours through the hills of Sikkim. In the evening, walk along MG Marg, the clean, car-free main street. Read our Gangtok travel guide.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Gangtok

Day 6: Gangtok Local Sightseeing

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, stop at Banjhakri Falls and end the day on MG Marg.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Gangtok

Day 7: Gangtok to Bagdogra or NJP

After breakfast, drive about four to five hours down to Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station for your flight or train. Your Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour package ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour package includes:

  • Two nights each in Darjeeling, Pelling and Gangtok, 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

Your Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day 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 our Sikkim Darjeeling 7-day tour, with pleasant days and clear views of Kanchenjunga, best from October to December. 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, with an extra night in Gangtok. Our Sikkim Darjeeling 8-day tour includes them. Nathu La is open only to Indian nationals.

Why two nights in Pelling?

So you have a full morning for the Kanchenjunga sunrise and a day for the monasteries, lake and waterfalls without rushing.

Are the drives long?

Darjeeling to Pelling and Pelling to Gangtok each take about four to five hours on mountain roads, with stops for views.

Is this a good honeymoon package?

Yes. Mountain-view rooms in Pelling and Darjeeling make it one of our favourite Sikkim honeymoon packages. 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.

How much does the Sikkim Darjeeling 7-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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