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

  1. Day 1: Darjeeling
    Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling - 68 km (2.5 hours)

    Visit Tiger Hill for the sunrise view of Kanchenjunga. Explore the Batasia Loop and War Memorial, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. Enjoy a cup of Darjeeling tea at Happy Valley Tea Estate.

  2. Day 2: Darjeeling
    Darjeeling to Ghum - 7 km (30 minutes)

    Take a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train from Darjeeling to Ghum. Visit the Ghum Monastery, the highest railway station in India. Explore the Japanese Peace Pagoda and the scenic Batasia Loop.

  3. Day 3: Gangtok
    Darjeeling to Gangtok - 98 km (4 hours)

    Visit the Enchey Monastery, the Ganesh Tok Viewpoint, and the Tashi Viewpoint. Explore the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, and the Do Drul Chorten Stupa. Enjoy a leisurely stroll at the MG Marg for shopping and dining.

  4. Day 4: Gangtok
    Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake - 38 km (2 hours)

    Visit the Tsomgo Lake, a glacial lake at an elevation of 12,400 ft. Explore the Baba Mandir, a shrine dedicated to an Indian soldier named Harbhajan Singh. Enjoy a yak ride and try hot maggi noodles at the lake.

  5. Day 5: Gangtok
    Gangtok to Rumtek Monastery - 23 km (1 hour)

    Visit the Rumtek Monastery, the largest monastery in Sikkim. Explore the Golden Stupa and the Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Studies. Enjoy the scenic view of the Dharma Chakra Centre.

  6. Day 6: Darjeeling
    Gangtok to Darjeeling - 98 km (4 hours)

    Visit the Rock Garden and the Ganga Maya Park. Take a ride on the Darjeeling Ropeway, the longest cable car in India. Visit the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre and shop for Tibetan handicrafts.

  7. Day 7: Darjeeling
    Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport - 68 km (2.5 hours)

    Visit the Lloyd's Botanical Garden and the Keventer's, a popular eatery in Darjeeling. Depart for Bagdogra Airport for your flight back home.

Recommendations

If you have extra time in Darjeeling, consider visiting the Singalila National Park for trekking and bird watching. You can also visit the Batasia Loop in the evening for a spectacular view of Darjeeling at night. For a side trip from Gangtok, drive to Nathu La Pass and visit the Indo-China Border. To maximize your fun, try local street food like momos and thukpa and shop for souvenirs at the markets. Don't forget to pack comfortable walking shoes and warm clothes as the weather can be unpredictable.

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