Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour Packages
7 to 9 nights. Best march to june and october to december.
Post Your Travel RequirementRegion
Sikkim, West Bengal
Suggested stay
7 to 9 nights
Best time
March to June and October to December
Type
Combination
Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour Packages: how this trip works
Sikkim and Darjeeling sit side by side in the eastern Himalaya, and the two are almost always sold together. Darjeeling brings tea gardens, a toy train and Kanchenjunga views; Sikkim brings monasteries, alpine valleys and a different pace.
Combining them avoids backtracking if you plan the direction well.
How to split your nights
| Stop | Suggested nights | Why it is on the route |
|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling | 2 to 3 | Tiger Hill sunrise, the toy train and tea estates. |
| Kalimpong (optional) | 1 | Nurseries and monasteries. |
| Gangtok | 2 to 3 | Monasteries and the ropeway. |
| North Sikkim (Lachung) | 2 | Yumthang Valley and Zero Point. |
| Pelling (optional) | 1 | Kanchenjunga views. |
Total: 7 to 9 nights. Adjust the split to your dates and pace.
Moving between the two
Bagdogra to Darjeeling
About three to three and a half hours by road.
Darjeeling to Gangtok
Around 100 km, four to five hours.
Gangtok to Lachung
A slow mountain road; allow most of a day.
Schedules, rules and fees change. Treat this as a planning guide and confirm current details with your agent.
When to go
March to June suits rhododendrons and clear weather; October to December gives crisp skies. The monsoon from June to September brings landslides.
Who this trip suits
- Families and couples from eastern India
- First-time Himalayan visitors
- Photographers
What to ask travel agents
- Which direction does the plan go?
- Are permits for Tsomgo and North Sikkim arranged?
- Is the vehicle suited to mountain roads?
What affects the price
- Vehicle days
- Season
- North Sikkim stay
We do not publish a fixed price. Ask for itemised quotes so you can compare transport, hotels and inclusions separately.
Planning Sikkim and Darjeeling?
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Practical tips
- Carry ID for permits
- Keep buffer days in monsoon
- Pack warm clothes
- Do not combine too many places
Frequently asked questions
Darjeeling first or Sikkim first?
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Many go Darjeeling first, then Gangtok and the north, ending at Bagdogra.
How many days?
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Seven to nine nights.
Do I need a permit?
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For some Sikkim areas.
How do I compare quotes for this trip?
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Post your dates, group and budget on QuoteMyTrip. Travel agents can respond with plans for this route, and you can compare them side by side.
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Planning Sikkim and Darjeeling?
Post your travel requirement on QuoteMyTrip and receive multiple tour plans and quotes from travel agents.
- Free for travellers
- Multiple tour plans and quotes
- Compare before you decide
- No obligation to book