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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Sikkim Darjeeling

  1. Day 1: Darjeeling
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Darjeeling Mall Road

    Start your day early with a visit to Tiger Hill for a stunning sunrise view of Kanchenjunga. After breakfast, explore the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Centre, and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. End your day with a visit to Happy Valley Tea Estate.

  2. Day 2: Gangtok
    3 hours (67.6 km) from Darjeeling

    Visit the Enchey Monastery and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology in the morning. Afternoon, head to the Flower Exhibition Centre and the Banjhakri Falls. End your day with a stroll along the MG Road.

  3. Day 3: Lachung
    6 hours (118 km) from Gangtok

    Start your day with a drive to Lachung and a visit to the Yumthang Valley. Afternoon, explore the Lachung Monastery and the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the place and end your day by visiting the handicraft centre.

  4. Day 4: Pelling
    5 hours (112 km) from Lachung

    Head to Pelling and visit the Pemayangtse Monastery and the Rabdentse Ruins in the morning. Afternoon, visit the Kanchenjunga Falls and the Rimbi Waterfalls. End your day with a visit to the Sangachoeling Monastery.

  5. Day 5: Ravangla
    2 hours (76.5 km) from Pelling

    Visit the Buddha Park and the Ralang Monastery in the morning. Afternoon, head to the Tarey Bhir viewpoint and the Rayong Sunrise View Point. End your day with a visit to the Ravangla Market.

  6. Day 6: Kalimpong
    3 hours (70.9 km) from Ravangla

    Visit the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery and the Tharpa Choling Monastery in the morning. Afternoon, explore the Army Golf Course and the Kalimpong Science Centre. End your day with a visit to the Durpin Monastery.

  7. Day 7: Siliguri
    3 hours (74.2 km) from Kalimpong

    Head back to Siliguri and visit the Salugara Monastery and the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary in the morning. Afternoon, visit the Kali Mandir and the Hong Kong Market. End your day with a visit to the ISKCON Temple.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the cable car ride in Gangtok and the Darjeeling Toy Train experience. If you have extra time, consider visiting the Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake, and the Singalila National Park. To maximize your fun, try out the local cuisine and street food. Finally, drink plenty of tea and immerse yourself in the local culture.

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