7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Gantok Darjeeling Sikkim in June 2023

1. Day 1: Gantok
   Start your journey in Gantok.
   Drive from Bagdogra airport to Gantok (4 hours, 73 km).

   Visit the Enchey Monastery in the morning to learn about Buddhist culture. Enjoy a local lunch at the nearby MG Marg in the afternoon. End the day with a stroll through Tashi Viewpoint to see the sunset over the Himalayas.

2. Day 2: Darjeeling
   Travel to Darjeeling (3 hours, 66km).

   Start your morning with a visit to the Tiger Hill for a sunrise view of the Himalayan range. Grab some breakfast at Keventer's and head to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute to learn about mountaineering. Get a bird's eye view of the city from the ropeway in the afternoon. End the day with a visit to the Ghum Monastery.

3. Day 3: Darjeeling
   Explore more of Darjeeling.

   Start with a visit to the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park to see the rare animals. Enjoy a cup of tea at the Happy Valley Tea Estate. Learn about Tibetan culture at the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre. End the day with a visit to the Peace Pagoda to see the sunset.

4. Day 4: Gangtok
   Travel back to Gangtok (3 hours, 66km).

   Start with a visit to the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology to learn about Tibetan culture. Enjoy a local lunch at the nearby MG Marg. Visit the Banjhakri Falls in the afternoon. End the day with a visit to the Rumtek Monastery.

5. Day 5: Lachung
   Travel to Lachung (6 hours, 102km).

   Start with a visit to the Yumthang Valley to see the flowers. Enjoy a local lunch. Visit the Lachung Monastery in the afternoon. End the day with a visit to the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary to see more flowers.

6. Day 6: Gangtok
   Travel back to Gangtok (6 hours, 102km).

   Start with a visit to the Tsomgo Lake to see the beautiful lake. Enjoy a local lunch at the nearby MG Marg. Visit the Ganesh Tok in the afternoon to see the beautiful view of the city. End the day with a visit to the Hanuman Tok.

7. Day 7: Gangtok
   End your trip in Gangtok.

   Visit the Do Drul Chorten Stupa in the morning to see the stupa. Enjoy a local lunch at the nearby MG Marg. Visit the Flower Exhibition Center and the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom in the afternoon. End the day with a visit to the Saramsa Garden.

Recommendations

Consider a side trip to Pelling to see the Pemayangtse Monastery and the Kanchenjunga Falls. You can also explore the Nathu La Pass to see the border between India and China. Try the momos and thukpa for a local food experience. Hire a local guide to learn more about the history and culture of the region.

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