Sikkim Short Escape
Duration
04D / 03N
Temperature
5–25°C
Region
Northeast India
Best Time
Mar – Jun, Sep – Dec
Currency
INR (Indian Rupee)
Capital
Gangtok
Language
Nepali, English, Hindi
Code
+91
Top Activity
Tsomgo Lake & Nathula Pass Visit
Day-Wise Itinerary
Option 1 – Gangtok & Tsomgo Lake
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra/NJP → Drive to Gangtok (125 km / 4–5 hrs)
- Scenic drive along the Teesta River.
- Arrival & check-in at hotel.
- Evening free for a relaxed stroll at MG Marg, enjoy local cafes, and shop for Sikkimese handicrafts.
- Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 2: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
- After breakfast, drive 2 hrs uphill to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) – a glacial lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
- Visit the revered Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir.
- Optional: Nathula Pass (Indo-China border) – subject to permit & weather.
- Return to Gangtok by evening.
- Leisure time for local shopping/market exploration.
- Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 3: Gangtok City Sightseeing
- Visit Rumtek Monastery (largest monastery in Sikkim).
- Explore Do Drul Chorten Stupa & nearby Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
- Enjoy panoramic Himalayan views from Tashi View Point.
- Visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (local arts & crafts).
- Evening at leisure.
- Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 4: Departure
- After breakfast, transfer to NJP/Bagdogra with fond memories.
Option 2 – Gangtok + Darjeeling
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra/NJP → Drive to Gangtok (125 km / 4–5 hrs)
- Scenic journey along the Teesta River.
- Check-in at hotel.
- Evening at leisure to explore MG Marg.
- Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 2: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
- Full-day trip to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir.
- Optional: Nathula Pass (permit required, subject to weather).
- Return to Gangtok in the evening.
- Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 3: Gangtok → Darjeeling (100 km / 4 hrs)
- After breakfast, drive to Darjeeling, passing through tea gardens and rolling hills.
- Check-in at hotel.
- Evening free to walk around Mall Road & enjoy views of Kanchenjunga.
- Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 4: Darjeeling Sightseeing & Departure
- Early morning drive to Tiger Hill for sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga.
- En route visit Batasia Loop & Ghoom Monastery.
- After breakfast, check out & transfer to NJP/Bagdogra for departure.
Option 3 – Gangtok Leisure
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra/NJP → Drive to Gangtok (125 km / 4–5 hrs)
- Scenic drive through winding hills.
- Check-in & relax at the hotel.
- Evening leisure walk at MG Marg.
- Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 2: Full-Day Gangtok City Tour
- Visit Rumtek Monastery – seat of Karmapa Lama.
- Explore Do Drul Chorten Stupa & Institute of Tibetology.
- Panoramic views from Hanuman Tok & Ganesh Tok.
- Visit Flower Exhibition Centre & stroll through local markets.
- Evening free to relax.
- Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 3: Half-Day Excursion to Tsomgo Lake
- Morning drive to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft).
- Optional: Yak ride on the lake shores.
- Stop at Baba Mandir (if time permits).
- Afternoon return to Gangtok.
- Evening free for leisure/shopping.
- Overnight in Gangtok.
Day 4: Departure
- Breakfast at hotel & transfer to NJP/Bagdogra.
Inclusions
- All Sightseeing Tours
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Arrival & Departure transfer
- Basic English Speaking Driver
- All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis as per the program
- Travel Insurance
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Any other transport mentioned other than above.
- Any meals except breakfast from the Hotel
- Any services not included in the above itinerary.
- Any Increase in the airfare charged by the airlines.
- 5% TCS
- Any optional tour and all items of personal nature
- Tips and gratis.
- Late checkout Charges if any. Any Gala Dinner.
- Hard Liquor/Beer/ Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mini-bar in the rooms,
Local/STD/ISD telephone call, rooms service, Porterage etc. in rooms are all chargeable
and would have to be paid at the time of check-out by the clients. - Please note that anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is excluded from the package.