Gangtok & Pelling & Darjeeling — Your Himalayan Escape
03N GANGTOK 02N PELLING 02N DARJEELING | 7 Nights / 8 Days | From Rs 23,600 per person + GST
Plan an unforgettable Gangtok & Pelling & Darjeeling holiday with Aryan Dream Holidays. Enjoy mountain scenery, local culture and thoughtfully arranged stays with private point-to-point transfers. This land package starts and ends at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP). Flights and train tickets are extra.
The starting price is for six adults travelling together on twin sharing in the lowest listed hotel category. Select the meal plan and category below for the corresponding price. Prices are per adult, not per room or per group.
Why choose this Himalayan holiday?
- Darjeeling’s tea gardens, Tiger Hill sunrise, Batasia Loop and relaxed walks around Chowrasta make a memorable hill escape.
- Gangtok combines monasteries, Himalayan viewpoints and the mountain excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.
- Pelling adds waterfalls, monasteries and dramatic mountain scenery to your journey.
Why Aryan Dream Holidays?
- Holiday planning experience since 2011, with a personal touch from our Ahmedabad team.
- Hotel and meal-plan choices to suit your budget, with clear inclusions and optional extras.
- Private point-to-point transport and assistance coordinating the local arrangements.
- Planning support for travellers from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Gujarat and across India. Airfare can be quoted separately.
Breakfast package: prices per person — GST extra
| Hotel category | 2 adults together | 4 adults together | 6 adults together |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | Rs 41,000 | Rs 28,500 | Rs 23,600 |
| Super Deluxe | Rs 46,000 | Rs 33,000 | Rs 28,600 |
| Semi Luxury | Rs 53,100 | Rs 46,000 | Rs 41,500 |
| Luxury | Rs 59,000 | Rs 46,100 | Rs 41,800 |
| Premium | On request | On request | On request |
Travel validity: Travel-date validity is not specified in the rate sheet. Obtain a date-specific quote before booking. Availability, dynamic hotel rates and final tax charges must be reconfirmed before payment. Child, single occupancy and extra-bed rates are available on request.
View proposed hotels for the breakfast package
| DESTINATION | Deluxe | Super Deluxe | Semi Luxury | Luxury | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | Hotel Tashi Yang Palri Boutique Devine Royal Heritage |
Tempo Heritage Hotel Regal Pine Crest |
Tara Palace Aviana Gangtok Hungry Jack Aviana Gangtok Prime |
Hotel Lemon Tree Fern Denzong Hotel & Spa |
On Request |
| Pelling | Palm Bliss De Regency Pelling Resort |
Retreat Crassula Ovata Sila Norphil |
Mount Magnolia Pachhu Village Resort |
Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa | On Request |
| Darjeeling | Hotel Aristocrat Aurora the Mall Muscatel Bumsang Darjeeling |
Aviana Seven Seas Hotel Mapham |
Sumitel Darjeeling SumQueens Yard |
Udaan Dekeling Resort Yashshree Sandeling |
On Request |
Hotels listed are alternatives, mentioned or similar, and are not confirmed reservations. Categories describe the package tier; facilities and room types vary by property. Base-category rooms unless specified. Request vegetarian preferences, lift access and special room requirements in advance.
Day-by-day itinerary — Breakfast package
DAY 01: BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION → GANGTOK
Distance: 135 Kms | Drive Time: 5 Hrs
A warm welcome at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station. Board your vehicle for transfer to Gangtok – “The Land of Monasteries.”
Enroute enjoy splendid views of mountains and valleys. Short breaks for tea, snacks, and photography can be taken along the way.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
DAY 02: BORDER EXCURSION TRIP
Approximate timing: 08:30 AM – 04:00 PM
After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to:
TSOMGO LAKE (Alt: 12,400 ft) – A serene glacial lake in East Sikkim.
Nathula Pass is an optional extension at extra cost, subject to permit approval and road access.
BABA HARBHAJAN SINGH MEMORIAL (Alt: 13,200 ft) – A revered memorial of an Indian Army soldier.
Drive back to Gangtok in the evening.
DAY 03: GANGTOK CITY TOUR
Approximate timing: 09:30 AM – 04:00 PM
After breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing covering:
Tashi View Point
Banjhakri Falls & Energy Park
Ranka (Lingdum) Monastery
Do Drul Chorten
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Gangtok Ropeway
Himalayan Zoological Park
Return to the hotel by evening.
DAY 04: GANGTOK → NAMCHI → RAVANGLA → PELLING
Gangtok – Namchi: 80 Kms | 3 Hrs | Namchi – Ravangla: 30 Kms | 1½ Hrs | Ravangla – Pelling: 50 Kms | 2½ Hrs
After breakfast, drive to Namchi, visiting:
Siddhesvara Dham (Char Dham Complex)
Samdruptse Hill
Sai Mandir
Proceed to Ravangla to visit:
Buddha Park (Tathagata Tsal) – Featuring a 130 ft statue of Lord Buddha.
Later drive to Pelling – “A Serene Hideout.”
Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
DAY 05: PELLING CITY TOUR
Approximate timing: 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM
After breakfast, visit:
Kanchenjunga Falls
Khecheopalri Lake
Pemayangtse Monastery
Rabdentse Ruins
Chenrezig Statue & Glass Skywalk
Rimbi Waterfalls
Darap Valley
Return to the hotel in the evening.
DAY 06: PELLING → SINGSHORE BRIDGE → DARJEELING
Pelling – Singshore Bridge: 30 Kms | 1½ Hrs | Singshore – Darjeeling: 85 Kms | 3½ Hrs
After breakfast, visit:
Singshore Bridge — a scenic suspension bridge stop.
Later proceed to Darjeeling – “The Queen of Hills.”
Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
Evening free to explore The Mall Road and visit Mahakal Temple (walking tour).
DAY 07: DARJEELING CITY TOUR
04:30 AM – 07:30 AM | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Early morning excursion to:
Tiger Hill – Spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Ghoom Monastery
Batasia Loop & War Memorial
Return for breakfast.
Later city tour covering: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Closed Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (Closed Sunday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Happy Valley Tea Estate (Outer View), Japanese Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train – tickets to be booked online by guest).
Drive back to the hotel.
DAY 08: DARJEELING → BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION
Distance: 80 Kms | Drive Time: 3 Hrs
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station for your onward journey with beautiful memories of the Eastern Himalayas.
Included in this option: 7 nights’ accommodation on twin sharing; Daily breakfast. Dinner is not included in these displayed rates; a breakfast-and-dinner upgrade can be quoted separately. Private transfers and sightseeing as per this option’s itinerary, on a point-to-point basis rather than full-day disposal. Local on-tour assistance.
Optional supplement: Nathula Rs 6,500 per vehicle. All extensions depend on permits, weather and road access. Reconfirm the supplement and cancellation terms before applying.
Breakfast & dinner winter option: prices per person — GST extra
| Hotel category | 2 adults together | 4 adults together | 6 adults together |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL | Rs 90,999 | Rs 78,199 | Rs 74,199 |
| LUXURY + | Rs 65,499 | Rs 58,999 | Rs 54,999 |
| LUXURY | Rs 57,199 | Rs 48,699 | Rs 44,699 |
| PREMIUM+ | Rs 51,499 | Rs 43,199 | Rs 39,199 |
| PREMIUM | Rs 48,999 | Rs 40,999 | Rs 36,999 |
| SUPERIOR | Rs 51,999 | Rs 38,699 | Rs 34,599 |
| SUPER DLX | Rs 44,499 | Rs 36,999 | Rs 32,999 |
| DELUXE | Rs 41,999 | Rs 34,299 | Rs 30,199 |
| STD | Rs 37,999 | Rs 31,999 | Rs 27,999 |
| BUDGET | Rs 34,999 | Rs 27,999 | Rs 23,999 |
Travel validity: 16 September 2026–10 January 2027; festival supplements apply. Availability, dynamic hotel rates and final tax charges must be reconfirmed before payment. Child, single occupancy and extra-bed rates are available on request.
View proposed hotels for the breakfast & dinner winter option
| CATEGORY | GANGTOK | PELLING | DARJEELING |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUDGET : 2* Basic Hotel |
EULOPHIA/ CARDAMOM RESIDENCY | SWAGAT / DISHA SILVER PEAK | NORTH STAR/ HOTEL SAMDEN |
| STD : 2*++ & 3* BUDGET |
MAGPIE MALL ROAD/ GARDEN RETREAT / SAI RESIDENCY | PEMALING RESIDENCY / PHAMRONG RETREAT / DUBDI |
OMEGA / MOHIT / HIMALAYAN RESORT |
| DELUXE 3* & 3*+ Hotel |
SINKHAM GRAND/ ALPINE HILLS / BHUMZANG / CLICK COLLECTION GANGTOK |
PELLING RESORT / PALM BLISS / HAAPO RETRAET | ZAMBALA /CLIFFTON ROYAL/ JAGJEET PRADHAN |
| SUPER DLX 3*++ & Other Hotel |
SUMITEL GANGTOK/ SUHIM PORTICO / DENZONG SHANGRILA | CRASULA OVATA / SHILA NORPHEL / PALPASHA | MOUNT LUNGTA / MAPHAM / WONDER WOODS |
| SUPERIOR 4*BUDGET Hotel |
DAYS INN BY WYNDHAM/ CILANTRO COMFORT |
ARYAN REGENCY/ DEVINE CELESTE / SONAMCHEN RETREAT |
SUMI VISTA /QUEENS YARD / CENTRAL HERITAGE |
| PREMIUM 4* STD Hotel |
CILANTRO UNWIND DELISSO ABODE /SUMI SHANGRILLA/ SIMILAR |
SUMITEL PELLING / DREAM VILLA |
R J RESORT/ PARK PREMIER / ANUTRI HILL RESORT |
| PREMIUM + 4* Hotels | ZONE CONNECT BY THE PARK/ VOYAGE ALPINE ABODE/ GINGER/ CLARION DE RENIS |
PACHU VILLAGE RESORT/ UDAAN OLIVE / NORBOGHANG RESORT |
VICE ROY / YASHREE SANDERLING / JAI HOTEL |
| LUXURY 4*+ & Others |
LEMON TREE / TASHILING RESIDENCY- BALCONY DLX / UDAAN YELI RESORT/ EFFOTEL BY SAYAJI GANGTOK | UDAAN KHANGCHEN / CHEST NUT RETREAT |
ISTANA/ DEKELING RESORT/ ZONE BY THE PARK |
| LUXURY 4*++ | RAMADA BY WINDHAM & CASINO (STD )/ LE VINTUNA GANGTOK / VOYAGE SONGFUN RETREAT |
NORBUGHANG RETREAT & SPA / UDAAN PINECREST / KAYA GANTAVYA |
UDAAN HIMALAYAN SUITE (VEG) / ORSINO HERRITAGE / LEMON TREE DARJEELING |
| ROYAL : Royal Hotels |
ELGIN NORK HILL / DENZONG REGENCY & CASINO (HER. SPR DLX)/ RAMADA BY WINDHAM & CASINO (EXECUTIVE SUITE) |
ELGIN MT. PANDIM/ CHUMBI MOUNTAIN RETREAT | PLANTERS HERITAGE / RAMADA - PREMIUM / THE ELGIN - DLX |
Hotels listed are alternatives, mentioned or similar, and are not confirmed reservations. Categories describe the package tier; facilities and room types vary by property. Base-category rooms unless specified. Request vegetarian preferences, lift access and special room requirements in advance.
Day-by-day itinerary — Breakfast & dinner winter option
DAY 01: NJP RLY STATION/ IXB AIRPORT – GANGTOK (125KMS/ 4HRS)
Upon arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport meet & greet, then transfer to Gangtok (5,480 ft.).(The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is an attractive tourist destination, reflecting a unique ambience which derives from its happy blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside the deeply felt presence of stupas and monasteries, Gangtok also bustles like any other thriving town). Check-in to hotel & enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Shop around at M.G. Marg & explore the city on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok.
DAY 02: GANGTOK LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After a delicious breakfast at hotel start for the full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Cottage Industry, Dro-dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show, Handicraft Centre, Banzakri waterfalls, Gonjang/Enchey Monestery. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok.
DAY 03: GANGTOK - TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR – GANGTOK (55 KMS ONE WAY)
After a delicious breakfast at hotel visit Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Shop around at M.G. Marg & explore the city on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok.
DAY 04: GANGTOK – PELLING (120KMS / 05 HRS)
After enjoying breakfast, check out from the hotel & drive to Pelling (Pelling “6,100 ft” is a small town in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga. The late-17th-century Buddhist Sanga Choling Monastery has mountain views. Pemayangtse Monastery features wall paintings, sculptures and a gold-plated statue of Guru Padsambhava. Overlooking a valley, the 17th-century Rabdentse Palace, now in ruins, still has evidence of the king’s bedroom and kitchen).
On arrival at Pelling check in at hotel and rest the time in the lap of nature after long tiring journey. Enjoy overnight stay in Pelling.
DAY 05: PELLING SIGHTSEEING
After a delightful breakfast start for full day sightseeing, Orange Garden, Kanchanzonga Water Falls, Kechoperi Lake, Rimbhi Water Falls, Rabdense Ruiens, Pemayangse Monastry, Sky Walk. Enjoy overnight stay in Pelling.
DAY 06: PELLING - DARJEELING (109 KMS /04 HRS)
After a delicious breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Darjeeling (6,710 ft). On arrival at Darjeeling check-in to hotel & enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stroll in the Mall by your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Darjeeling.
DAY 07: DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (10POINTS)
Be a witness of the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kangchenjunga (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak at around 4 am) at Tiger Hill early in the morning (subject to permit & weather conditions). After a sumptuous breakfast thrill yourself by visiting World famous Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Also visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda and Ropeway (Ticket cost not included and directly payable by guest). In evening explore the Mall on your own & shop around. Enjoy overnight stay in Darjeeling.
DAY 08: DARJEELING – NEW JALPAIGURI STATION / BAGDOGRA AIRPORT (98 KMS / 03HRS)
After your breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey with unlimited memory of North East Tour.
Included in this option: 7 nights’ accommodation on twin sharing; Daily breakfast and dinner as per the hotel’s fixed menu. North Sikkim meals follow the final confirmed hotel plan. Private transfers and sightseeing as per this option’s itinerary, on a point-to-point basis rather than full-day disposal. Local on-tour assistance.
Optional supplement: Nathula approximately Rs 5,500 per vehicle; Zero Point, Katao and other extensions are extra and quoted separately. All extensions depend on permits, weather and road access. Reconfirm the supplement and cancellation terms before applying.
Exclusions & booking essentials
- GST extra; airfare, train fare, guide fees, sightseeing entrance tickets, ropeway and toy train tickets, and meals not specified.
- Personal expenses, room heaters, laundry, tips, festive hotel supplements and additional vehicle use.
- Permit approvals, Tiger Hill tokens and weather-dependent views cannot be guaranteed. Vehicle and driver changes may occur.
- Obtain a complete quotation with applicable permit inclusions, taxes, hotel names, payment schedule and cancellation conditions before paying.
Carry a passport, voter ID or driving licence for restricted-area permits; the operating arrangements do not accept Aadhaar or PAN for those permits. Children need a birth certificate or school ID as applicable. Submit documents in advance. All displayed rates are for Indian nationals.
Best time to visit & optional experiences
Spring and autumn are popular sightseeing seasons. Winter brings colder mornings and possible road restrictions; monsoon can bring rain and travel delays. Ask about a toy train ride, tea tasting or a café stop where available. These extras may need an adjusted schedule and are not included unless expressly confirmed.
Useful travel notes
Mountain journeys take longer than distances suggest. Bring warm layers, comfortable shoes and rain protection. Wi-Fi, hot water, power backup and lifts vary by hotel, especially in North Sikkim. North Sikkim excursions require prior confirmation of route access and permits; high-altitude stops must be assessed for each traveller before booking. Snow and clear mountain views are never guaranteed.
Plan your holiday with Aryan Dream Holidays
Send your travel dates, departure city, adult/child count, hotel category and preferred meal plan for a personalised quote. Visit our Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad office or contact the Aryan Dream Holidays team. Your holiday, planned around you.