Honeymoon Itinerary: Darjeeling, Sikkim, Meghalaya

  1. Day 1: Darjeeling
    Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling via private car (3 h 30 min)

    Take a scenic ride through tea plantations and arrive at charming Darjeeling. Visit the Tiger Hill viewpoint to catch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Mountains and take the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to Ghoom Monastery.

  2. Day 2: Gangtok, Sikkim
    Darjeeling to Gangtok via private car (3 h 30 min)

    Travel to the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok. Take a stroll through the MG Marg Market for some souvenir shopping. Head to the Nathu La Pass for a scenic view of the Indo-China border.

  3. Day 3: Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
    Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir via private car (2 h)

    Visit the beautiful Tsomgo Lake and the nearby Baba Mandir, a temple dedicated to a soldier who passed away in the Indo-China war. Enjoy Yak rides and take in the scenic beauty.

  4. Day 4: Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya
    Gangtok to Cherrapunjee via flight to Guwahati and private car (6 h)

    Visit the Living Root Bridges and explore the stunning caves and waterfalls in the beautiful town of Cherrapunjee.

  5. Day 5: Shillong
    Cherrapunjee to Shillong via private car (2 h)

    Head to the capital of Meghalaya, Shillong. Visit the Elephant Falls and try the local street food at the Polo Market.

  6. Day 6: Mawlynnong Village
    Shillong to Mawlynnong Village via private car (2.5 h)

    Visit the picturesque village of Mawlynnong, known as the 'Cleanest Village in Asia'. Admire the Living Root Bridges and take a leisurely walk around the village.

  7. Day 7: Guwahati and Departure
    Mawlynnong Village to Guwahati via private car (5 h)

    Travel to Guwahati, visit the famous Kamakhya temple. Depart for your onward journey with fond memories of the Northeastern paradise.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tiger Hill viewpoint (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Ghoom Monastery (1 hour, INR 50)
  • MG Marg Market (2 hours, shopping cost varies)
  • Nathu La Pass (3 hours, INR 500)
  • Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (5 hours, INR 500)
  • Living Root Bridges, Cherrapunjee (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Elephant Falls (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Polo Market (2 hours, food cost varies)
  • Mawlynnong Village (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Kamakhya temple (3 hours, free entry)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2250

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the Rumtek Monastery in Gangtok, and the Dawki River and Living Root Bridges in Cherrapunjee. If you have less time, skip the MG Marg Market in Gangtok and Polo Market in Shillong.

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