8 Days / 7 Nights – Darjeeling & Sikkim Family Tour
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Day
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Itinerary Details
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Stay
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Day 1
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Arrival at Bagdogra Airport Drive to Darjeeling (3–4 hrs). Evening
free to explore Mall Road & local market.
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Darjeeling
Hotel
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Day 2
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Early morning Tiger Hill sunrise. Visit Batasia Loop, Ghoom
Monastery. Darjeeling Toy Train Joyride (9:35 AM). Visit Zoo, HMI, Tea
Garden..
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Darjeeling
Hotel
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Day 3
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Drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok (4–5 hrs). Evening visit MG Marg
& leisure time.
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Summit
Ttakshang Residency, Gangtok
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Day 4
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Excursion to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir & Nathula
Pass (subject to permit). Return by evening.
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Summit
Ttakshang Residency, Gangtok
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Day 5
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Drive to Lachung (6–7 hrs). En route visit Seven Sisters Falls, Bhim Nala
Waterfall, Chungthang & Mangan Viewpoint.
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Divine
Brookyard Resort (Pure Veg), Lachung
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Day 6
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Yumthang Valley excursion. Visit Zero Point. Return to Lachung.
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Divine
Brookyard Resort (Pure Veg), Lachung
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Day 7
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Drive back from Lachung to Gangtok (6–7 hrs). Evening leisure at MG Marg.
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Summit
Ttakshang Residency, Gangtok
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Day 8
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Drive to Bagdogra Airport
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Day 1 |: Bagdogra → Darjeeling (3–4 hrs)
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Arrival at Bagdogra Airport Pickup by our representative.
Collect luggage & proceed to car.
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12:30 PM – Drive to Darjeeling
04:00 PM – Arrival & Hotel Check-in
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Evening (05:00–07:30 PM)
Walk around Chowrasta & Mall Road
Explore local cafés & market
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Overnight stay in Darjeeling
Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing
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Early Morning Program
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03:30 AM to 04:00
AM – Pickup from hotel
04:45 AM – Reach Tiger Hill
05:30 AM – Enjoy sunrise view over Mt. Kanchenjunga (depends on weather)
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After Sunrise
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06:15 AM – Visit Batasia Loop
06:45 AM – Visit Ghoom Monastery
07:30 AM – Return to hotel
08:00 AM – Breakfast at hotel
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – Joy Ride
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Train Number: 52591 Diesel Joyride
Route: Darjeeling → Ghoom → Darjeeling
Timing: 09:35 AM – 11:15 AM (1 hr 40 mins)
Note: Timing may vary slightly; reconfirm at
station.
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Post-Noon Sightseeing 12:00 PM – 03:30 PM
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
• Tenzing Rock (optional)
• Tea Garden view point
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Evening (04:00–07:30 PM)
Leisure & shopping at Mall Road
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Overnight stay in Darjeeling
Day 3 |: Darjeeling → Gangtok (4–5 hrs)
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08:00 AM – Breakfast
09:00 AM – Check-out & drive to Gangtok
01:30–02:00 PM – Reach Gangtok & check-in
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Evening (05:00–08:00 PM)
• Visit MG Marg (no vehicles zone)
• Café hopping / shopping
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Overnight stay in Gangtok – Summit Ttakshang Residency
Day 4 | Gangtok → Tsomgo Lake → Baba Mandir
→ Nathula
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07:00 AM – Breakfast
08:00 AM – Start for Tsomgo Lake (40 km, 2 hrs)
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Sightseeing
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10:00 AM – Tsomgo Lake (12,313 ft)
11:00 AM – Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial
12:00 PM – Proceed to Nathula Pass (subject to
permit & weather)
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02:00 PM – Lunch on the way
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04:30–05:00 PM – Return to Gangtok
Evening free
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Overnight stay in Gangtok – Summit Ttakshang Residency
Day 5 | Gangtok → Lachung (6–7 hrs)
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07:00 AM – Breakfast
08:00 AM – Start for Lachung
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En-route Sightseeing
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• Seven Sisters Waterfall
• Bhim Nala Waterfall
• Chungthang Village
• Mangan Viewpoint
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03:00–04:00 PM – Arrive at Lachung & check-in Evening at leisure
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Overnight stay in Lachung – Divine Brookyard Resort (Pure Veg)
Day 6 | Yumthang Valley & Zero Point
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06:00 AM – Breakfast
06:30 AM – Drive to Yumthang Valley (1 hr)
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Yumthang Valley
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07:30–09:00 AM – Explore Valley of Flowers, hot springs
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Proceed to Zero Point (Optional – Permit Required)
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09:00–11:00 AM – Visit Zero Point (snow area)
(Road conditions/weather dependent)
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12:00 PM – Return to hotel
01:00 PM – Lunch
Evening leisure
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Overnight stay in Lachung – Divine Brookyard Resort
Day 7 | Lachung → Gangtok (6–7 hrs)
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08:00 AM – Breakfast
09:00 AM – Check-out & drive to Gangtok
03:00–04:00 PM – Arrival & check-in
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Evening free at MG Marg
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Overnight stay in Gangtok – Summit Ttakshang Residency
Day 8 | Gangtok → Bagdogra (4–5 hrs)
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07:00 AM – Breakfast
08:00 AM – Check-out from hotel
08:00–01:00 PM – Drive to Bagdogra Airport
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01:00 PM – Drop at Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Trip
Ends with Snowy Smiles & Lifetime Memories!
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
✅ Accommodation
on all days
✅ Breakfast & Dinner (MAP plan) except Darjeeling
✅ First Class (FC) Darjeeling → Darjeeling 2-hour toy train tickets
✅ English/Hindi speaking guide-cum-driver
✅ Toll, parking, driver allowance & driver stay
✅ Nathula Pass permits. Nathula Pass: A scenic high-altitude
mountain pass on the Indo-China border; visit allowed with special permits.
✅ Zero Point excursion (high-altitude snow viewpoint near Yumthang
Valley)
✅ Smooth & comfortable premium vehicle for the full trip
🚫 EXCLUSIONS
❌ Airfare /
Train Tickets / Garden Entry Tickets
❌ Lunch / Any extra meals at hotel
❌ Any entry fees, park fees, camera charges
❌ Personal expenses – laundry, room heater, telephone, tips,
shopping
❌ Medical expenses / travel insurance
❌ Adventure activities – rafting, paragliding, ropeway, yak ride, etc.
❌ Anything not mentioned in the inclusions list
DARJEELING & SIKKIM TRAVEL CHECKLIST (JANUARY TRIP)
Winter Clothing Essentials
✔ Heavy winter jacket (windproof + waterproof)
✔ Thermal inner wear (top & bottom)
✔ Woolen sweaters / fleece jackets
✔ Woolen socks (2–3 pairs)
✔ Woolen gloves + waterproof outer gloves
✔ Woolen cap / muffler / neck warmer
✔ Comfortable sports shoes with good grip
✔ Extra pair of shoes (recommended)
Health & Personal Care
✔ Basic medicines (cold, fever, headache, motion sickness)
✔ Personal medication (if any)
✔ Lip balm (VERY IMPORTANT – weather is dry)
✔ Moisturizer & sunscreen
✔ Small first-aid kit
✔ Hand sanitizer & wet tissues
Documents & ID
✔ Valid Government ID (Aadhar / Passport / DL)
✔ Hardcopy + Softcopy of flight tickets
✔ Hotel vouchers & itinerary (we will provide)
✔ Child ID proof (mandatory in all check-posts)
✔ 2 passport-size photos (optional but useful for permits)
Electronics
✔ Mobile charger
✔ Power bank (essential for long travel)
✔ Camera + batteries + memory card
✔ Universal adapter (if required)
Specific for High Altitude – Tsomgo, Nathula,
Zero Point
✔ Good quality gloves
✔ Snow boots / thick socks
✔ Sunglasses (snow glare protection)
✔ Bottle of warm water
✔ Chocolates/dry fruits (energy booster)
✔ Thermals + extra layer
✔ Carry cash (network weak in high altitude)
Money & Payment
✔ Cash – (ATMs limited in Lachung, Nathula area)
✔ UPI payments work mostly in Gangtok & Darjeeling
✔ Keep small change for local shopping
Luggage Tips
✔ Carry 1 small day bag for daily sightseeing
✔ Avoid trolley bags for North Sikkim – prefer backpack/soft bags
✔ Keep rain cover for bags (optional)
Food & Beverages
✔ Carry snacks – biscuits, dry fruits, chocolates
✔ Thermos (optional)
✔ Avoid oily food before high-altitude travel
✔ Drink plenty of water
Important Notes
✔ Nathula Pass & Zero Point are weather &
permit-dependent
✔ Roads in North Sikkim may be bumpy – elderly travellers take caution
✔ Temperature may drop to -5°C to -10°C in early mornings
✔ Carry warm jackets at all times
✔ Keep phone in inner pocket to save battery
✔ Start early every day for smooth travel
For any assistance or queries, please feel free to contact Singha Tourism:
📞 Call / WhatsApp: +91 78 71 900 999
🌐 www.singhatourism.in
📸 Instagram: @singha_tourism
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