Overview & Route
A classic Himalayan hill station journey combining the mountain energy of Gangtok with the colonial charm of Darjeeling. From high-altitude Tsomgo Lake and the sacred Baba Mandir to the famous Tiger Hill sunrise and a Toy Train ride through tea gardens, this trip covers the best of Sikkim and West Bengal’s hill country.
Route: NJP / Bagdogra → Gangtok → Tsomgo Lake → Darjeeling → NJP / Bagdogra
Highlights
- Watch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
- Stand by the frozen Tsomgo Lake at 12,310 ft — one of Sikkim's most sacred lakes
- Visit the revered Baba Mandir — a shrine loved by locals and army alike
- Ride the iconic Toy Train on the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
- Walk through lush Darjeeling tea gardens & sip fresh local brew
- Stroll the buzzing MG Marg in Gangtok in the evening
- Explore ancient monasteries and prayer flags fluttering in the mountain breeze
