7-Day Sikkim Family-Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Nathu La Pass
   2 hours 21 minutes (39.1 km) from Bagdogra Airport

   Visit Tsongmo Lake, a glacial lake located 40 km from Gangtok. Then, proceed to Nathu La Pass to experience stunning views of the China border.

2. Day 2: Gangtok - Tashi Viewpoint - Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
   30 minutes (9.3 km) from Tsomgo Lake

   Start your day enjoying the stunning views of Gangtok from Tashi viewpoint. Visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology to learn about the Tibetan culture and history.

3. Day 3: Lachung - Gurudongmar Lake - Yumthang Valley
   3 hours 36 minutes (108 km) from Gangtok

   Experience the beauty of nature with a visit to the Gurudongmar Lake, then head to the Yumthang Valley filled with rhododendrons and hot springs.

4. Day 4: Pelling - Pemayangtse Monastery - Khecheopalri Lake
   5 hours 45 minutes (137 km) from Lachung

   Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim. Then, head to the Khecheopalri Lake, also known as the "Wishing Lake," surrounded by beautiful forests.

5. Day 5: Darjeeling - Tiger Hill - Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
   3 hours 31 minutes (95.7 km) from Pelling

   Experience the breathtaking sunrise at Tiger Hill, followed by a visit to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute where you can learn about mountaineering history and view a collection of mountaineering equipment.

6. Day 6: Darjeeling - Batasia Loop - Peace Pagoda
   11 minutes (3.6 km) from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

   See the stunning Batasia Loop, a beautifully engineered spiral railway with stunning mountain views. Visit the Peace Pagoda for a glimpse into the life of a Buddhist monk.

7. Day 7: Kolkata - Victoria Memorial - Howrah Bridge
   10 hours 47 minutes (657 km) from Darjeeling

   Complete your trip with a visit to Victoria Memorial, a grand marble building built in honor of Queen Victoria. Enjoy the scenic view of the Howrah Bridge, one of the largest cantilever bridges in the world.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tsongmo Lake (3 hours, ₹2000)
• Nathu La Pass (3 hours, ₹1000)
• Tashi Viewpoint (1 hour, Free)
• Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (2 hours, ₹50)
• Gurudongmar Lake (5 hours, ₹5000)
• Yumthang Valley (3 hours, ₹1000)
• Pemayangtse Monastery (2 hours, ₹20)
• Khecheopalri Lake (2 hours, ₹500)
• Tiger Hill (2 hours, ₹1200)
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (2 hours, ₹40)
• Batasia Loop (1 hour, Free)
• Peace Pagoda (1 hour, Free)
• Victoria Memorial (2 hours, ₹150)
• Howrah Bridge (1 hour, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs (7 days, ₹10760)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, head to the Rumtek Monastery in Gangtok or the Teesta River Rafting for a thrilling adventure. If you have less time, you can skip the Victoria Memorial and the Howrah Bridge in Kolkata.