India, Nepal · Sunrise Tours

6-Day Gangtok and Darjeeling Tour with Tiger Hill Sunrise

6 Days Round trip from Gangtok Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Enchey Monastery in Gangtok
  • 02 Offer prayers at Hanuman Tok and Ganesh Tok
  • 03 Explore the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a World Heritage Site
  • 04 See Himalayan wildlife at the Himalayan Zoo
  • 05 Watch a spectacular Himalayan sunrise from Tiger Hill

Embark on a journey through the scenic mountains where nature and religion come together beautifully. Explore temples and monasteries in Gangtok, discover the cultural charm of Kalimpong, and experience the timeless appeal of Darjeeling, the "Queen of the Hills." Along the way, soak in the aroma of freshly plucked tea in the famous tea gardens and enjoy spectacular Himalayan views.

Get ready for an early morning excursion to Tiger Hill by jeep or car to enjoy a spectacular sunrise view in the Himalayas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Darjeeling, Kathmandu, Gangtok, Kalimpong
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Gangtok and Monastery Sightseeing

  • Arrive in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim state in India, early in the morning. On arrival, check in at the hotel.

  • In the afternoon, head out for a sightseeing tour, which includes a visit to either the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms or the Government Institute of Cottage. Next, visit Enchey Monastery, a small hermitage built by Lama Druptob Karpo.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

2
Day 02

Gangtok Highlights and Rumtek Monastery

  • In the morning, visit Do-drul Chorten (Stupa), situated on a hillock, along with Hanuman Tok, the Research Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Monastery, and Ganesh Tok.

  • Visit Tashi Viewpoint for a spectacular view of the hills.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

3
Day 03

Journey to Kalimpong and Local Exploration

  • In the morning, leave for Kalimpong in West Bengal and, after arrival, check in at the hotel. Kalimpong is known for the social and cultural influences of Tibet, Sikkim, Nepal, and Bhutan.

  • Drive to the old Bhutanese ruins and go shopping for interesting souvenirs.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

4
Day 04

Travel to Darjeeling, the Queen of the Hills

  • In the morning, travel to Darjeeling, known as the "Queen of the Hills." It is also famous for producing Darjeeling Tea, one of the world's finest. The town is also home to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a World Heritage Site.

  • Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

5
Day 05

Tiger Hill Sunrise and Darjeeling City Tour

  • Get ready for an early morning excursion to Tiger Hill by jeep or car to enjoy a spectacular sunrise view in the Himalayas.

  • After breakfast, take a city tour of Darjeeling. Visit Ghoom Monastery, the Himalayan Zoo and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Himalayan Darjeeling Railway (Toy Train), and the tea gardens.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

6
Day 06

Departure via Nepal Border or Bagdogra

  • Drive to Pashupatinagar (Nepal - India border), then cross the border to catch a flight to Kathmandu from Bhadrapur Airport, or proceed to Bagdogra Airport for your onward flight.

Tiger Hill sunrise, Darjeeling tea gardens, Rumtek Monastery

Where this trip takes you

Tiger Hill sunrise, Darjeeling tea gardens, Rumtek Monastery

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Gangtok 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis

  • All meals from lunch on Day 01 to breakfast on Day 06

  • All transfers and sightseeing in a private vehicle: jeep, van, or mini coach

  • Entry fees to sightseeing places

  • Experienced English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal and baggage insurance

  • Personal expenses - laundry, phone calls, etc.

  • Flight ticket cost for Bagdogra or Bhadrapur

  • Bottled drinks

  • Extra costs on account of changes to the itinerary by clients

  • Extra costs on account of road blockages, strikes, and events beyond our control

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Tour start
Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Gangtok.

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