7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Gangtok, Darjeeling, Pelling, Kalimpong in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Gangtok
    10 miles (45 minutes) from Bagdogra Airport

    Visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology to learn about the history and culture of Tibet. Then, head to the Flower Exhibition Centre to see beautiful flowers and plants native to the region.

  2. Day 2: Darjeeling
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    43 miles (2 hours) from Gangtok

    Take a ride on the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the "Toy Train". Then, visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park to see rare and endangered species like the Red Panda and Snow Leopard.

  3. Day 3: Pelling
    34 miles (1.5 hours) from Darjeeling

    Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, one of the oldest and most important monasteries in Sikkim. Then, head to the Khecheopalri Lake, a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists, and known for its crystal clear waters.

  4. Day 4: Kalimpong
    44 miles (2 hours) from Pelling

    Start your day by visiting the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery, a beautiful and peaceful place with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Then, head to the Durpin Dara Hill to take in the panoramic views of Kalimpong and the Himalayas.

  5. Day 5: Gangtok
    49 miles (2.5 hours) from Kalimpong

    Visit the Enchey Monastery, a historic and beautiful monastery located on a hilltop. Then, head to the Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park, where you can see a beautiful waterfall and learn about traditional energy sources.

  6. Day 6: Darjeeling
    44 miles (2 hours) from Gangtok

    Visit the Tiger Hill to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas and get a breathtaking view of Mount Everest. Then, head to the Happy Valley Tea Estate to learn about tea cultivation and taste some delicious local tea.

  7. Day 7: Gangtok
    46 miles (2 hours) from Darjeeling

    Visit the Rumtek Monastery, one of the largest and most important monasteries in Sikkim. Then, head to the Tashi View Point to get a stunning view of the Kanchenjunga mountain range.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (1 hour, free)
  • Flower Exhibition Centre (30 minutes, INR 20)
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Pemayangtse Monastery (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Khecheopalri Lake (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Durpin Dara Hill (1 hour, free)
  • Enchey Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park (1.5 hours, INR 50)
  • Tiger Hill (2 hours, INR 1200)
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate (1 hour, free)
  • Rumtek Monastery (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Tashi View Point (30 minutes, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2040
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