7-Day Relaxation Itinerary for Sikkim, Gangtok, Darjeeling

1. Day 1: Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
   25 mins (7.2 km) from Pakyong Airport

   Explore the museum and library of Tibetan culture and art, established in 1958.

2. Day 2: Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
   1 hr 30 mins (40 km) from Gangtok City Centre

   Visit the holy shrine Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir near the Gurudongmar Lake.

3. Day 3: Tashi Viewpoint and Rumtek Monastery
   35 mins (15 km) from MG Marg, Gangtok

   Get a panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga peak and visit the largest monastery in Sikkim.

4. Day 4: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Tiger Hill
   1 hr 30 mins (55 km) from Gangtok City Centre

   Ride the UNESCO World Heritage toy train and enjoy the sunrise view of the Himalayas.

5. Day 5: Peace Pagoda and Mahakal Temple
   20 mins (8 km) from Darjeeling Railway Station

   Visit the famous Japanese temple and the ancient shrine of Lord Shiva in Darjeeling.

6. Day 6: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Darjeeling Zoo
   10 mins (3.2 km) from Darjeeling Mall Road

   Learn about mountaineering and mountaineering history and get up close with Himalayan wildlife.

7. Day 7: Batasia Loop and Rock Garden
   20 mins (8.3 km) from Darjeeling Railway Station

   See the scenic railway loop and end the trip with a serene garden walk.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (1-2 hours, free entry)
• Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir tour (6-8 hours, INR 3500-6000 per vehicle)
• Tashi Viewpoint and Rumtek Monastery (4-5 hours, INR 2000-3000 per vehicle)
• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Tiger Hill tour (6-8 hours, INR 2000-4000 per person)
• Peace Pagoda and Mahakal Temple (2-3 hours, free entry)
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Darjeeling Zoo (3-4 hours, INR 60-200 entry fee)
• Batasia Loop and Rock Garden (2-3 hours, INR 200-300 entry fee)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 9000-15,500 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a day trip to Lachen and Lachung for a scenic view of Yumthang Valley and Gurudongmar Lake. If you have less time, skip the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Darjeeling Zoo.