8 Nights / 9 Days Golden Triangle of Northeast (Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok)
Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok
Overview
8N / 9D · Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok · Domestic
Day-by-day Itinerary
9 days · Darjeeling · Pelling · Gangtok
Your classic journey across the premier destinations of Northeast India begins as you meet your driver from The Travel Stations at Bagdogra Airport or NJP station. Transfer to your heritage hotel in Darjeeling and spend a relaxed evening walking along the vibrant Mall Road, sampling local pastries and fresh tea.
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Darjeeling with The Travel Stations. Wake up early for the iconic Tiger Hill sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga, visit Batasia Loop, and explore the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. In the afternoon, visit the local zoological park to see rare Himalayan wildlife before a relaxed evening.
Spend a beautiful day exploring the hidden corners of the region with The Travel Stations. Take a scenic day drive to the peaceful town of Mirik, enjoy a boat ride across the beautiful Sumendu Lake bordered by pine forests, and walk through the rolling green hills of a manicured tea estate before returning to Darjeeling.
Check out after breakfast and drive through scenic mountain roads to reach Pelling in West Sikkim. The Travel Stations will check you into a beautiful resort facing the mountain peaks. Spend your evening relaxing on your private balcony, watching the clouds pass over Mount Kanchenjunga.
Start your morning with a guided tour of the thrilling Pelling Glass Skywalk and the nearby Chenrezig statue, arranged by The Travel Stations. In the afternoon, take a peaceful nature walk through the pine forests to explore the historic ruins of Rabdentse Palace, the ancient second capital of the Sikkim kingdom.
Leave Pelling behind as you drive east toward Gangtok. Stop along the way at the stunning Buddha Park in Ravangla to view its massive 130-foot golden Buddha statue set against towering mountain walls. Check into your Gangtok hotel booked via The Travel Stations and spend a relaxed evening walking along MG Marg.
Discover the natural wonders of Gangtok with The Travel Stations. Your private vehicle will take you up the high-altitude mountain switchbacks to the alpine Tsomgo Lake and the nearby Baba Mandir military shrine, offering spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks.
Spend a beautiful day exploring Gangtok's cultural landmarks with The Travel Stations. Visit the magnificent Rumtek Monastery, explore the rare collections at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, view the exotic blooms at the Flower Exhibition Centre, and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the capital on the Gangtok Ropeway ride.
Enjoy your final morning breakfast looking out over the mountains before checking out of your hotel. Your private vehicle from The Travel Stations will pick you up and provide a convenient transfer back to Bagdogra Airport or NJP station for your departure home.
Route Map
Every stop on the itinerary, in travel order.
What's Included
- 3 Nights accommodation in Darjeeling
- 2 Nights accommodation in Pelling
- 3 Nights accommodation in Gangtok
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Private vehicle for all airport/station transfers and sightseeing
- Non-AC vehicle for hill areas (as per local transport regulations)
- Tsomgo Lake permit assistance
- All required local permits (where applicable)
- Driver allowance, fuel charges, toll taxes and parking fees
- All applicable hotel taxes
- Complete tour planning and travel assistance by The Travel Stations
Not Included
- Airfare / Train tickets
- Nathula Pass permit & sightseeing (optional and subject to availability)
- Entry tickets to monuments, monasteries, museums, parks and attractions
- Gangtok Ropeway tickets
- Glass Skywalk entry ticket at Pelling
- Boating charges at Mirik Lake
- Toy Train Joy Ride tickets
- Camera & video charges
- Lunches and dinners unless specifically mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, shopping, beverages and telephone charges
- Travel insurance
- Tips, porterage and guide charges
- GST (if applicable)
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