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Darjeeling and Sikkim Foodie Itinerary - June 2023

  1. Day 1: Keventers in Darjeeling
    15 minutes (0.8 miles) from Darjeeling Mall

    Try their fluffy omelettes, and thick shakes amidst the misty mountains as you start your culinary journey.

  2. Day 2: Lunch at The Square in Gangtok
    4 hours (67 miles) from Keventers in Darjeeling

    Indulge in the city's best food at this rooftop restaurant overlooking the snow-capped Kanchenjunga range.

  3. Day 3: Momos at MG Marg in Gangtok
    9 minutes (2.1 miles) from The Square

    Head to the heart of the city for some authentic Tibetan momos, available in various stuffing, steamed or fried.

  4. Day 4: Breakfast at Nathmulls Tea Haven in Darjeeling
    3 hours (68 miles) from MG Marg in Gangtok

    Visit the century-old tea haven for their exotic Darjeeling tea blends with scrumptious breakfast platters.

  5. Day 5: Lunch at Glenary's Bakery and Cafe in Darjeeling
    12 minutes (0.6 miles) from Nathmulls Tea Haven

    Get a taste of colonial India with the Bakery's signature pastries, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and more.

  6. Day 6: Dinner at Chopstick in Gangtok
    2 hours (42 miles) from Glenary's Bakery and Cafe in Darjeeling

    Step in for a variety of Asian cuisine, including Chinese, Tibetan, and Nepalese, served with a panoramic view of the city.

  7. Day 7: Thenthuk at Kunga's in Gangtok
    12 minutes (2.5 miles) from Chopstick

    Visit Kunga's for some local Sikkimese cuisine, especially their Thenthuk, a noodle soup popular amongst the locals.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Keventers (1 hour, ₹500)
  • The Square (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • MG Marg Street Food (1.5 hours, ₹300)
  • Nathmulls Tea Haven (1 hour, ₹800)
  • Glenary's Bakery and Cafe (1.5 hours, ₹600)
  • Chopstick (2 hours, ₹1200)
  • Kunga's (1.5 hours, ₹500)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): ₹4900

Useful Tips

You can add a visit to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to your Day 4 itinerary. If you have more than 7-days, consider exploring Rumtek Monastery and Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim.

If you have less than 7-days, consider skipping one meal at Chopstick or Kunga's. Consider a visit to Batasia Loop and the Peace Pagoda in Darjeeling to experience peaceful moments in the lap of nature.

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