North East India
Meghalaya's living root bridges, Kaziranga's rhinos, Tawang's monasteries, and the untouched beauty of the Seven Sisters.
Overview
About this package
The complete northeast hill circuit — Gangtok's monasteries and high-altitude lakes, Pelling's views of Kanchenjunga, and Darjeeling's tea estates and toy train. A well-paced nine days across two states, covering nearly every reason travellers put this corner of India on a wishlist.
Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La BorderPelling Kanchenjunga SkywalkTiger Hill SunriseUNESCO Darjeeling Toy TrainPemayangtse Monastery
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Culture & heritageGuided touringSlow travel
Good to know
Know before you go
Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.
Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Arrive Gangtok
Transfer from Bagdogra to Gangtok, evening walk on MG Marg.
2
Day 2
Gangtok Sightseeing
Rumtek Monastery, cable car ride, and the Directorate of Handicrafts.
3
Day 3
Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La
Day trip to Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La Pass, permit-dependent.
4
Day 4
Drive to Pelling
Scenic drive to Pelling with a stop at Rumtek Monastery, evening views of Kanchenjunga.
5
Day 5
Pelling Sightseeing
Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins, and the Skywalk glass bridge with Kanchenjunga views.
6
Day 6
Drive to Darjeeling
Cross into West Bengal, arrive Darjeeling, evening walk on Chowrasta and Mall Road.
7
Day 7
Tiger Hill Sunrise & Toy Train
Pre-dawn Tiger Hill sunrise, morning toy train ride, afternoon tea estate visit and tasting.
8
Day 8
Darjeeling Zoo & Ropeway
Visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, ropeway cable car ride over the tea gardens.
9
Day 9
Departure
Morning at leisure, transfer to Bagdogra airport.
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Sikkim & Darjeeling: Grand Northeast Circuit, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 8 nights hotels
- Bagdogra transfers
- Daily breakfast
- Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La permits
- Toy train ride & tea estate tasting
Not Included
- Flights to Bagdogra
- Lunch & dinner
- Camera fees
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
March – May, September – December
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Sikkim & Darjeeling: Grand Northeast Circuit trip?
9 days, 8 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Sikkim & Darjeeling: Grand Northeast Circuit trip?
March – May, September – December
What's included in the Sikkim & Darjeeling: Grand Northeast Circuit package?
8 nights hotels; Bagdogra transfers; Daily breakfast; Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La permits; Toy train ride & tea estate tasting
What's not included in the Sikkim & Darjeeling: Grand Northeast Circuit package?
Flights to Bagdogra; Lunch & dinner; Camera fees; Personal expenses
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