Day 1 Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station to Gangtok – Pick-up
Our driver will be waiting at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport to receive you and see you comfortably aboard your vehicle for the climb up to Gangtok.
Settle into your hotel on arrival, with the rest of the day left open for rest and gentle acclimatization.
Set 1,750 m above sea level, Gangtok was named Sikkim’s capital in the mid-19th century and has flourished steadily ever since.
Across its downtown rise are imposing government buildings adorned with traditional Buddhist symbols, and the city also serves as the gateway for anyone venturing into North Sikkim.
Wrapped in monasteries and orchids, it leaves a lasting impression on every traveler.
Day 2Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir – Excursion
- Following breakfast at the hotel, set off on a full-day excursion to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake, lying 35 km from Gangtok at a lofty 12,400 ft.
- The outing also takes in the revered New Baba Mandir nearby.
Please note: Nathula Pass remains closed on Mondays and carries an additional cost of ₹5,000–5,500 per vehicle.
Special note on Nathula Pass: As the government no longer permits shared entry, the excursion can only be undertaken in a private SUV (Innova, Xylo, Sumo, Bolero, or Max).
Approximate distance: 120 km
Estimated travel time: 8 hours.
Day 3 Gangtok to Pelling – Transfer
- Once breakfast is done, begin the scenic transfer onward to Pelling.
- Resting at around 2,000 m, Pelling enjoys pleasantly warm summers that reach about 25°C and crisp winters that can dip to 1°C.
- The summer months stay mild and comfortable, while the monsoon settles in between July and September.
Please note: Visits to Namchi Char Dham and Ravangla Buddha Park involve an additional charge of ₹3,000 per vehicle.
Approximate distance: 130 km
Estimated travel time: 6 hours.
Day 4 Pelling – Full-Day Sightseeing with Skywalk
After breakfast, head out to explore Pelling’s many highlights at an easy pace.
The day’s circuit takes in the Kanchenjunga Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, and the cascading Rimbi Waterfall.
Continue to the serene Khecheopalri Lake, a fragrant orange garden, and the historic Rabdentse Ruins.
Cap it all off with the thrilling Pelling Skywalk and its sweeping views.
Estimated travel time: 6 hours.
Day 5 Pelling to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station – Drop
- Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before the drive down to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, timed comfortably for your onward flight or train.
Approximate distance: 160 km
Estimated travel time: 6 hours.
