Darjeeling · Gangtok
Suggested itinerary
Tea-country scenery and a second hill base, with transfer days kept clear. Confirm seasonal access and any permits.
Choose quieter stays, comfortable transfers and time for an unhurried evening.
Confirm room occupancy, children’s ages, travel times and the suitability of every activity.
Destination guide
Popular for Kanchenjunga views, tea estates and Himalayan monasteries
Momos and thukpa are everywhere, along with Sikkimese phagshapa, gundruk soup and churpi cheese. Darjeeling tea is best bought at an estate or a proper tea room rather than a souvenir shop.
Nepali, Tibetan, Bhutia and Lepcha communities live side by side here, and Buddhist monasteries set the rhythm. Walk clockwise around stupas, dress modestly in monasteries, and expect a foreigner permit process for parts of Sikkim.
March to May, October to December
Spring adds rhododendrons and autumn gives the clearest mountain views. The June to September monsoon is heavy with landslide risk on the hill roads, and January is cold with occasional snow.
Start in Darjeeling with tea-country views and relaxed town outings. Add early-morning viewpoints only if they suit your group.
Travel to Gangtok on a dedicated transfer day. Choose local visits after confirming road access, permits and the demands of any higher excursions.
Allow a generous buffer for the return road journey. Confirm your airport connection before finalising hotel nights.
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