Darjeeling Tonglu Day Trek: Kanchenjunga & Himalayan ViewsYou hike from Darjeeling toward Tonglu peak over 6 to 7 hours, with private transport, a local English-speaking guide, and two meals included. The route passes through villages and tea gardens before opening onto views of Kanchenjunga and, on clear days, the Everest range. The full day runs 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so you're back in town by evening.Is it for me?This trek is built for travelers with one day in Darjeeling who want to see the Himalayas without arranging transport, permits, or meals separately — the early start and fixed schedule are what fit a full mountain day into a single departure and return.
5-Day Private Tour of Gangtok and Darjeeling from NJPA 5-day private guided tour departing from NJP railway station or IXB airport, moving through Gangtok and Darjeeling with all transport, road taxes, tolls and monument entry fees included. You travel with an English-speaking guide, stay in 3-star hotels, and visit Tsomgo Lake, Tiger Hill at sunrise, Ghum Monastery, Batasia Loop, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and the Japanese Peace Pagoda. The route is fixed; the guide, vehicle and hotel rooms are yours alone for the five days.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at NJP or IXB and want a fixed five-day itinerary with early starts (Tiger Hill at 4 a.m.); choose self-guided instead if you prefer flexibility or later departures.
Gangtok & Darjeeling: 7-Day Private Tour from SiliguriYou travel from Siliguri through Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling over seven days with a private driver and hotel stays included. You catch the Kanchenjunga sunrise from Tiger Hill, visit sacred lakes and centuries-old monasteries, walk the Pelling Sky Walk, and explore the high-altitude zoo. All transport, permits and driver costs are covered, so you arrive and the logistics are already solved.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see the main Himalayan towns and monasteries without arranging your own transport, permits or timing — the private driver and fixed itinerary handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the sights and the altitude.
Lake Tsomgo day trip from Gangtok: Glacial lake at high altitudeThis day trip from Gangtok takes you by car to Lake Tsomgo, a glacial lake situated 25 miles away at 10,000 feet elevation. The drive climbs steeply from 5,410 feet, passing through mountain terrain as the altitude rises. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking guide and entrance fees. A Sikkim Inner Line permit and a Restricted Area permit are required to visit the lake; the operator will email the application form after you book.Is it for me?The English-speaking guide means you'll understand the landscape and the climb as it unfolds, which matters on a drive this steep and long. Book this if you're comfortable with seven hours in a car on winding mountain roads and want someone explaining what you're seeing along the way.
Darjeeling & Gangtok tour: Kanchenjunga sunrise, tea estatesA six-day guided tour of Darjeeling and Gangtok with private AC transport, an English-speaking guide, and accommodation in your choice of hotel category. The itinerary covers Tiger Hill at sunrise, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, tea estates, Ghoom Monastery, and in Gangtok, Rumtek Monastery, Tsomgo Lake, Tashi Viewpoint and Enchey Monastery. Airport pickup is included; monument entry fees and all transport between sites are arranged.Is it for me?Choose the private tour format if you want the flexibility of a dedicated guide and driver who can adjust the pace at each stop — the itinerary is fixed, but the time spent at monasteries, viewpoints and tea estates stays in your hands. If you prefer to travel without accommodation, the tour-only option lets you book your own hotels or stay with family in the region.
Gangtok Hill & Buddhist Monasteries Tour from BagdograA four-day guided tour from Bagdogra airport to Gangtok covers Buddhist monasteries, waterfalls and high-altitude lakes in the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, with private transport, an English-speaking guide and hotel accommodation (if selected). The itinerary includes Rumtek and Enchey monasteries on Day 2, Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir on Day 3, and returns to Bagdogra on Day 4. Airport pickup and all monument entry fees are included; you choose between 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels, or book transport and sightseeing without accommodation.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want the main Buddhist monasteries and Tsomgo Lake without building the schedule yourself—the fixed itinerary holds all the sightseeing, transport and guide inside four days, and the private car means you don't wait for group departures or shared pickups. If you're arriving at Bagdogra and need accommodation, you pick the hotel category at checkout; if you're staying elsewhere in the region, the transport-only option lets you skip the hotel nights.
