Sikkim & Darjeeling Explorer: Glacial Lakes, Skywalks & Tiger Hill
Bagdogra / NJP
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Gangtok
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Tsomgo Lake
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Pelling
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Darjeeling
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Departure
Duration
6D / 5N
Altitude
Up to 12,400 ft
Best Seasons
Mar-Jun • Oct-Dec
Pricing
Custom Quote
Trip Overview
Himalayan CircuitExperience the magic of the Eastern Himalayas on this handcrafted 6-day journey through Sikkim and Darjeeling. Ascend to sacred, high-altitude glacial Tsomgo Lake at 12,400 feet, admire colossal Mt. Kanchenjunga from the Pelling Glass Skywalk, and watch the morning sun turn snow-clad peaks into shimmering gold from atop Tiger Hill in Darjeeling.
Crafted with mountain-tested drivers, high-clearance private vehicles, handpicked view-facing boutique hotels, and all required protected area inner-line permits handled smoothly.
Experience Highlights
Glacial Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) & Baba Mandir near Nathula Pass
Panoramic Kanchenjunga views from the Pelling Glass Skywalk & Monastery
World-famous Tiger Hill sunrise illuminating Kanchenjunga in gold and pink
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Batasia Loop & aromatic Happy Valley tea gardens
Day-by-Day Detailed Itinerary
6 Days / 5 Nights1
Day 1 • Teesta River Drive
Bagdogra / NJP Arrival to Gangtok
Warm welcome at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station. Drive along the gushing emerald Teesta River into Sikkim's charming capital, Gangtok (5,500 ft). Check in to your hotel and spend a relaxing evening strolling along vehicle-free MG Marg, browsing Tibetan handicrafts and tasting steamed momos.
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Day 2 • High-Altitude Wonder
Excursion to High-Altitude Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Full-day excursion ascending to the sacred glacial Tsomgo (Changu) Lake situated at 12,400 feet, framed by alpine peaks and prayer flags. Continue higher to the historic Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple near the Indo-China frontier. Return to Gangtok for overnight stay.
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Day 3 • Giant Buddha & Ridge Drive
Gangtok to Pelling via Ravangla Buddha Park
Scenic mountain drive across western Sikkim to Pelling. Stop at the majestic Tathagata Tsal (Buddha Park) in Ravangla, featuring a magnificent 130-foot statue of Lord Buddha against snowcapped Himalayan summits. Arrive in Pelling and check in to your mountain-facing hotel.
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Day 4 • Skywalk to Queen of Hills
Pelling Highlights to Darjeeling Queen of Hills
Morning visit to the thrill-inducing Pelling Glass Skywalk and historic Pemayangtse Monastery. Continue along winding ridges carpeted with emerald tea plantations into West Bengal to reach Darjeeling (6,700 ft). Spend your evening browsing the colonial Mall Road and Chowrasta.
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Day 5 • Golden Sunrise
Tiger Hill Sunrise & Darjeeling Heritage
Early 4:00 AM trip up to Tiger Hill (8,482 ft) to witness the sunrise paint Mt. Kanchenjunga in gold, amber, and crimson. On the drive down, visit Ghoom Monastery and the engineering marvel of Batasia Loop. Later, tour Happy Valley Tea Estate, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), and the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre.
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Day 6 • Himalayan Farewell
Darjeeling to Bagdogra / NJP Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking mist-filled valleys before a private transfer to Bagdogra Airport or NJP station for your return journey.
Package Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- 5 Nights Handpicked Mountain Hotels (View Rooms)
- Daily fresh mountain breakfast at hotels
- Dedicated private vehicle (Innova / Xylo / Bolero) for all days
- Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Inner-Line Protected Area Permits
- Early morning Tiger Hill sunrise excursion
- Driver allowances, fuel, toll taxes, and mountain road permits
What's Excluded
- Airfare or Train tickets to and from Bagdogra / NJP
- Nathula Pass permit & supplemental vehicle fee (optional add-on)
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) joyride tickets
- Personal expenses, room heater charges (if extra), and guide tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Tsomgo Lake lies in a protected border area. The Trip Holic arranges all permits in advance.
Guests simply need to carry original voter IDs or Passports (Aadhaar cards are often not accepted
for border military zones) along with 4 passport-size photographs.
Yes! We frequently extend this package by 2-3 nights to cover North Sikkim's Lachung, Yumthang
Valley of Flowers, and Zero Point. Request a custom quote and our specialist will plan the optimal
route.
October to December provides the crispest azure skies and crystal-clear Himalayan views. March to
May brings blooming rhododendrons and pleasant mountain temperatures.
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