Darjeeling-Pelling-Gangtok Family Friendly 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Darjeeling
   Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling (67.8 km, 2h)

   Visit Tiger Hill to watch the sunrise and take a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train.

2. Day 2: Darjeeling
   Transfer to Pelling (72.6 km, 4h)

   Visit the largest monastery in Pelling, Pemayangtse Monastery and take a dip in the Khecheopalri Lake.

3. Day 3: Pelling
   Drive from Pelling to Gangtok (117.8 km, 5h)

   Explore the Rumtek Monastery, an excellent example of the Tibetan style of architecture, and visit the Gangtok Ropeway for a scenic view of the city.

4. Day 4: Gangtok

   Visit the Nathu La Pass and go on a yak ride, then explore the Enchey Monastery.

5. Day 5: Gangtok

   Take a day trip to the Phodong Monastery, one of the most important Kagyu monasteries in Sikkim, and hike to the Bakthang Waterfalls.

   Gangtok to Phodong Monastery (38.2 km, 1.5h) to Bakthang Waterfalls (15.4 km, 30min)
6. Day 6: Gangtok

   Explore the Do Drul Chorten Stupa and take a stroll through the famous M.G. Marg street, known for shops and restaurants.

7. Day 7: Gangtok
   Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (126.1 km, 4h)

   Wrap up the trip with a scenic drive back to the Bagdogra Airport.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tiger Hill (2h, Rs 200)
• Pemayangtse Monastery (1h, Rs 20)
• Khecheopalri Lake (1h, Rs 30)
• Rumtek Monastery (1h, Rs 30)
• Gangtok Ropeway (30min, Rs 60)
• Nathu La Pass (3h, Rs 2000)
• Enchey Monastery (1h, Rs 20)
• Phodong Monastery (1h, Rs 20)
• Bakthang Waterfalls (1h, Rs 50)
• Do Drul Chorten Stupa (1h, free)
• M.G. Marg (1h, variable)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): Rs 2450

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the Tsomgo Lake or the Changu Lake or take a trip to the Nathula Pass. If you have less time, skip the Pemayangtse Monastery and reduce your trip to 6 days.