Gangtok Lachung Darjeeling Family Friendly 7-Day Itinerary in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Gangtok
    33 minutes (19.3 km) from Pakyong Airport

    Visit the Enchey Monastery to witness the annual Tibetan Mask Dance festival. Taste the traditional momos and thukpa at local food stalls.

  2. Day 2: Gangtok to Lachung
    6 hours (103 km) from Gangtok

    Drive to Seven Sisters Waterfalls and enjoy the scenic beauty. Visit the Yumthang Valley, also known as the valley of flowers, and experience the hot springs.

  3. Day 3: Lachung
    16 minutes (10.7 km) from Lachung Monastery

    Visit the Lachung Monastery and learn about its history. Trek to the Lachung Chu River and enjoy a picnic with your family.

  4. Day 4: Lachung to Darjeeling
    6 hours 15 minutes (198 km) from Lachung

    Drive to Singhik View Point and capture the stunning views of the Kanchenjunga mountain range. Visit the Batasia Loop and experience a unique train ride. Taste the famous Darjeeling tea at local tea shops.

  5. Day 5: Darjeeling
    11 minutes (3.5 km) from Darjeeling Railway Station

    Experience the sunrise at Tiger Hill and capture the breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and see the rare red panda. Take a toy train ride to the Ghum Monastery.

  6. Day 6: Darjeeling
    34 minutes (6.5 km) from Happy Valley Tea Estate

    Visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate and learn about the tea making process. Walk around the Mall Road and enjoy local street food. Visit the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Museum.

  7. Day 7: Darjeeling
    1 hour (30.8 km) from Darjeeling Bus Stand

    Visit the Mahakal Temple and learn about its religious significance. Enjoy a scenic drive to the Mirik Lake and enjoy boating with your family. End the day with shopping at the local markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Enchey Monastery (1 hour, Free)
  • Seven Sisters Waterfalls (2 hours, Free)
  • Yumthang Valley (3 hours, Free)
  • Lachung Monastery (1 hour, Free)
  • Singhik View Point (1 hour, Free)
  • Batasia Loop (2 hours, INR 15 per person)
  • Tiger Hill (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Ghum Monastery (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Museum (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
  • Mahakal Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Mirik Lake (2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 415 per person
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