Discover tea gardens and Himalayan views of West Bengal and Sikkim
Looking for a stunning journey? Look no further than the Scenic Darjeeling and Sikkim Tour. Leave the woes of daily life behind as you immerse into rolling hills of greenery, where tea gardens lay carved in terraced fields in Darjeeling, and into towns like Pelling and Gangtok nestled in or just below the soaring Himalayas. As you gape at the inspiring scenery cloaking West Bengal and Sikkim, you’ll explore a collection of historical attractions scattered across the landscape, like temples and monasteries.
The 9-day guided the Scenic Darjeeling and Sikkim Tour begins in Kolkata and ends at Bagdogra airport. You won’t want to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore some of the most stunning, fascinating sights in India.
Highlights of the Scenic Darjeeling & Sikkim Tour
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Scenic Darjeeling and Sikkim Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Kolkata
Meet and greet a tour representative upon arrival. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure in West Bengal’s capital city.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kolkata
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Explore Kolkata
Enjoy a relaxing morning and tasty breakfast before embarking on a sightseeing tour around Kolkata. Check out the Victoria Memorial, Raj Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Eden Gardens, and Kalighat temple.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kolkata
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Travel to Darjeeling
Enjoy breakfast before departing to the airport for your flight to Bagdogra. Upon arrival, meet a tour representative at the airport and begin your drive to “The Queen of the Hills”, Darjeeling, where beautiful views of the Kanchenjunga Cluster await. This lush town also produces world-renowned tea. Check into your hotel once you arrive.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Darjeeling
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Sightseeing around Darjeeling
Enjoy an early morning journey to Tiger Hill, where you can catch a glimpse of Mt. Everest as golden hues colour the sky. Visit Ghoom Monastery before breakfast. Once you’re full, get ready to view more sights. Head to the Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Gumba Rock site, and Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre. Discover the array of tea gardens in the rolling hills.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Darjeeling
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Drive to Pelling
Get ready for a 4-hour drive to Pelling, a laid-back village in Sikkim. The town might seem relaxed, but the scenery provides a dramatic backdrop. From Pelling, you can catch a view of Khangchendzonga, one of the world's highest mountains. Check into your hotel upon arrival.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pelling
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Touring Pelling
Enjoy a lovely breakfast before getting picked up and exploring some sights. You will check out the Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdentse Ruins.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pelling
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Head to Gangtok
Have breakfast and revel in a relaxing morning before embarking on a 3-hour drive to Gangtok. Upon arrival, admire how the Himalayas paint the horizon, giving this town a postcard-worthy look.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Gangtok
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Explore Gangtok
Enjoy a tasty breakfast before going on a sightseeing tour around Gangtok. Check out the Rumtek Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, and the Enchey Monastery.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Gangtok
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Head to Bagdogra airport
Eat breakfast and head to the airport. The tour ends here. Safe travels home!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Scenic Darjeeling and Sikkim Tour Price and Dates
This guided sightseeing tour in West Bengal and Sikkim is always run as a private tour for your group only. Please note that the prices might increase during public holidays.
Prices below are per person:
- Guided Groups of 2-10: $1,755 USD per person
Accommodation on Scenic Darjeeling and Sikkim Tour
This tour will have you staying in 4-5-star hotels that offer modern necessities to keep you comfortable. Do note that rooms are double occupancy, but you can often upgrade to single occupancy for an additional fee. Single travellers are also required to pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel (please inquire to find out the prices). It’s also often possible to match single travellers up.
Hotels on Standard Tour
The Park in Kolkata ★★★★★
Let your body totally relax at this hotel, which is decked out with urban glamour. Dance in one of the 4 nightclubs, enjoy the pool, and more!
The Elgin in Darjeeling ★★★★
Enjoy the amenities offered at the longest-standing heritage hotel in Darjeeling- aspa, restaurant, bar and lounge, and WiFi.
The Elgin Mount Pandim in Pelling ★★★★
Bask in this lovely boutique hotel and enjoy the magnificent views of the snow-capped peaks outside your window!
The Elgin Nor-Khill in Gangtok ★★★★
Appreciate the Sikkimese influence in this welcoming, friendly hotel. Enjoy the spa, WiFi, bar and lounge, and on-site restaurant during your stay.
What’s Included in the Scenic Darjeeling and Sikkim Tour?
Meals
8 breakfasts are included on this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 8 nights is included on this tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation is included for transfers to pick-up and drop-off spots throughout the tour. Please note that there is one local flight during the tour, which is not included in the package price. You should budget around $110 USD for this flight.
Also Included
- Guide services during excursions
- Entrance fees
Not included
- Flights to get to Kolkata and from Bagdogra Airport
- Flights within the tour
- Accommodations before and after the tour
- Tour Guide Gratuity
- Personal necessities such as drinks during mealtimes and laundry
- Lunches and dinners
Optional Extras
- You can upgrade to single occupancy for a fee
- Extra nights before or after the tour
- Local flight (around $130 USD depending on the availability)
Frequently Asked Questions about Scenic Darjeeling & Sikkim Tour
Trans India Holidays was founded nearly 30 years ago in New Dehli, India. They grew their team from four dedicated travellers to 100 energetic guides and trip planners.
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Rajiv has been working as a guide since 1996, and fell in love with sharing the ancient cultural and social roots of India with travellers. Rajiv believes that the diversity of India’s different regions in terms of food, language, and culture makes travelling the country an experience like no other. Rajiv runs all kinds of tours, but especially enjoys trekking tours. He’s climbed mountains up to 8,000 feet in -10 degrees with groups and considers those to be his greatest achievements as a guide.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead?
- A: I enjoy giving people walking tours of the city, because that’s the best way to give a vivid introduction to the country and also because there is an element of surprise on the streets. It cannot be controlled or planned, and I immensely enjoy presenting that world to them.
- Q: What is one experience anybody visiting your country should have?
- A: Learning to cook traditional Indian food.
- Q: What is one local dish or drink that visitors absolutely have to try?
- A: Masala Dosa, it’s very tasty.
- Q: What is the best part about guiding?
- A: Providing them with more than they expected and noticing and taking care of any discomforts the guests might experience. Sometimes the guests don’t say it, so as a guide you have to be very attentive to that.