- Ideal length
- 6 to 10 days
- Best months
- March to May, October to December
- Stays
- Gangtok, Lachung (North Sikkim), Darjeeling
- Region
- India
When to Go
- Jancold
- Febcold
- Marbest
- Aprbest
- Maybest
- Junwet
- Julwet
- Augwet
- Sepwet
- Octbest
- Novbest
- Decbest, cold
Best: March to May, October to December.
- Monsoon: landslides; Kanchenjunga views often hidden.
- Nathu La / Tsomgo need permits (Indian nationals only for Nathu La) — verify.
Where to Stay
- GangtokStay near MG Marg.
- Lachung (North Sikkim)Stay a simple mountain lodge.
- DarjeelingStay a heritage hotel near the Mall.
Highlights
- Yumthang Valley
- Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway joy ride
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
- Rumtek Monastery and Enchey
- MG Marg evening stroll
- Tea estate tour and tasting
- Peace Pagoda and Batasia Loop
Food
- Lunch: momos and thukpa
- Dinner at the hotel
We plan vegetarian and Jain options into every day of your itinerary.
See What Your Sikkim & Darjeeling Plan Looks Like
This is a real day from a sample Sikkim & Darjeeling plan, made by the same planner you would use, for a fictional couple: 8 days, vegetarian, an easy pace. Your plan is built from your own answers.
- Every day timed: morning, afternoon, evening
- Why each stop was picked for you
- Hotels, restaurants, transfers and every cost line in the full plan
- No sales call unless you ask for one
- MorningTiger Hill sunrise over KanchenjungaWhy: you said you enjoy mountains & nature
- AfternoonTea estate tour and tastingWhy: you said you enjoy food & culinary
- EveningFree evening — dinner suggestion below
Meals: Lunch: momos and thukpa; Tea estate tour and tasting covers a meal today
The other 7 days, hotels, restaurants and costs are in your plan: ₹1,999, adjusted when you book.
Sikkim & Darjeeling Questions
What is the best time to visit Sikkim & Darjeeling?
March to May, October to December.
How many days do I need for Sikkim & Darjeeling?
Most travellers spend 6 to 10 days, staying in Gangtok, Lachung (North Sikkim), Darjeeling.
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