Culture Tours · Gangtok · Lachung · Darjeeling
Sikkim & Darjeeling Luxe
Kanchenjunga views, monasteries and heritage tea
- Duration
- 8 days
- Experience
- Culture Tours
- Destination
- North East & East
- Season
- Mar – Jun, Oct – Dec
- Pace
- Easy
- Begins in
- Bagdogra
- Stay
- Luxury & heritage
- Activity level
- 2/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
Boutique stays in Gangtok, the rhododendron valley of Yumthang, a heritage tea-estate bungalow in Darjeeling and the toy train — with private transfers throughout.
- Yumthang valley & Zero Point
- Rumtek monastery
- Heritage tea-estate bungalow
- Darjeeling toy train joy ride
Day by day
- D1
Bagdogra → Gangtok
Boutique hotel, MG Marg evening.
- D2
Gangtok
Rumtek monastery, Enchey and the ropeway.
- D3
Gangtok → Lachung
Waterfalls along the North Sikkim highway.
- D4
Yumthang
Valley of flowers and Zero Point (14,000 ft).
- D5
Lachung → Gangtok
Return drive.
- D6
Gangtok → Darjeeling
Tea-estate bungalow stay.
- D7
Darjeeling
Tiger Hill sunrise, toy train, tea tasting.
- D8
Depart
Transfer to Bagdogra.
Where you'll stay
Luxury & heritage. Palaces, heritage hotels, private houseboats and chauffeured travel, unhurried throughout.
What's included
- Five-star, palace & boutique stays
- Daily breakfast & select dinners
- Private chauffeured car
- Private expert guides
- Airport meet & greet
- Flights & trains to start point
- Lunch & dinner unless mentioned
- Monument entry fees
- Travel insurance
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
