Gangtok-Pelling Essentials
6 Days / 5 Nights · 2-8 people
Overview
This 5 nights / 6 days package offers a perfect balance between Gangtok’s vibrant energy and Pelling’s peaceful surroundings. Spend three nights exploring Sikkim’s capital with its markets, monasteries and high‑altitude lake excursion, then travel to Pelling for two nights of waterfall visits, sacred lake exploration and dramatic mountain views. The itinerary includes key cultural stops like Namchi Char Dham and Buddha Park along the way, making it ideal for families and first‑time Himalayan travellers.
Trip Highlights
Tsomgo Lake & Baba Harbhajan Mandir day trip
Gangtok city tour with monasteries and viewpoints
Namchi Char Dham and Buddha Park en route to Pelling
Pelling sightseeing with Khecheopalri Lake and waterfalls
Rabdentse Ruins and Pemayangtse Monastery visits
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at NJP/IXB · Drive to Gangtok (130 km / ~4 hrs)
- Arrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
- Meet our representative and drive along the Teesta River towards Gangtok
- Check in at the hotel and relax after your journey
- Evening free to explore MG Marg and local shops
- Overnight stay in Gangtok
Day 2
Gangtok Local Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel and start full‑day city sightseeing
- Visit Enchey Monastery, Bakthang Waterfall and Ganesh Tok viewpoint
- Explore Tashi View Point, Do Drul Chorten and Institute of Tibetology
- See Handicraft Centre, Flower Exhibition and Banjhakri Falls
- Optional ropeway ride if operational and time permits
- Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Day 3
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
- Early morning departure for Tsomgo (Changu) Lake at ~12,400 ft, subject to permits
- Enjoy the glacial lake views, photos and short walks as allowed
- Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and pay respects at the shrine
- Optional: Nathula Pass can be arranged at extra cost on permitted days
- Return to Gangtok by evening
- Overnight stay in Gangtok
Day 4
Gangtok to Pelling via Namchi & Ravangla (120 km / ~5.5 hrs)
- Breakfast and check out from Gangtok hotel
- Drive towards Pelling with cultural stops en route
- Visit Namchi Char Dham temple complex and Samdruptse Statue
- Stop at Buddha Park in Ravangla and Temi Tea Gardens viewpoint
- Arrive in Pelling and check in at your hotel
- Evening at leisure to enjoy the mountain views
- Overnight stay in Pelling
Day 5
Full‑Day Pelling Sightseeing
- After breakfast, explore Pelling’s natural and cultural attractions
- Visit Rimbi Waterfall, Kanchenjunga Waterfall and Darap Valley
- Head to Khecheopalri Lake and Rock Garden
- Explore Rabdentse Ruins and Pemayangtse Monastery
- Stop at Helipad Ground for Kanchenjunga views (weather permitting)
- Return to hotel in the evening
- Overnight stay in Pelling
Day 6
Pelling to NJP/IXB Departure (160 km / ~6 hrs)
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out
- Drive back to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport
- Short photo stops along the way if time allows
- Drop at station / airport as per departure schedule
- Tour ends with memories of Gangtok and Pelling
✓Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival and departure at NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle as per itinerary
- Accommodation in Gangtok (3N) and Pelling (2N) with breakfast
- Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Harbhajan Mandir (subject to permits and conditions)
- Driver allowances, fuel, parking charges, tolls and basic taxes
×Exclusions
- Train or flight tickets to and from NJP/Bagdogra
- Nathula Pass visit or any additional excursions not mentioned
- Entry fees to temples, monasteries, parks and attractions
- Lunch, dinner, personal expenses, room heater, laundry, tips
- Any extra costs due to roadblocks, landslides or weather issues
- Travel insurance and services not listed under inclusions