Budget-Friendly 3-Day Trip from Darjeeling to Sikkim for Two People

Day 1: Travel & Explore Gangtok

Darjeeling to Gangtok, India on June 8, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Momos Center Darjeeling

Start your day with an affordable and delicious momos breakfast at one of Darjeeling’s local momos stalls, perfect for budget travelers and open early from 7 am.
INR50, 0h30m

8:30am

Travel from Darjeeling to Gangtok by shared taxi

Take a shared jeep or taxi from Darjeeling to Gangtok, which is the most economical way to reach Sikkim, with travel time approximately 4-5 hours on mountain roads.
INR150 per person, 5h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Local Eatery in Gangtok

Enjoy an inexpensive meal at a local eatery near MG Marg, offering simple but tasty North Indian and local Sikkimese dishes.
INR100 per person, 1h0m

2:30pm

Walk around MG Marg

Explore the vibrant pedestrian-only street MG Marg with shops, cafes, and local handicraft stalls, great for budget travelers to soak in the local culture. This area is open all day.
Free, 2h0m

5:00pm

Visit Enchey Monastery

Visit the serene Enchey Monastery, which is free to enter and open till evening around 6 pm. It’s a peaceful place revealing Buddhist culture and beautiful surroundings.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at a Budget Local Restaurant

Have dinner at a small local restaurant serving steaming thukpa or chowmein, affordable and widely available near the town center until around 9 pm.
INR100 per person, 1h0m
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Day 2: Gangtok Sightseeing

Gangtok, India on June 9, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel or Street Stall

Start with a budget-friendly breakfast like steamed buns or simple paratha from a street vendor near your accommodation.
INR50 per person, 0h30m

8:30am

Visit Tashi View Point

Catch spectacular Himalayan views at Tashi View Point. Visitors often appreciate the sunrise and peaceful surroundings. Open all day with no entry fee.
Free, 1h0m

10:00am

Explore Do-Drul Chorten Stupa

See one of the most important stupas in Sikkim, offering insight into local Buddhist traditions, free to visit with open access during daylight hours.
Free, 0h45m

12:00pm

Lunch at Shyama Indian Veg Restaurant

Enjoy an affordable vegetarian lunch with great portions and authentic flavors at this budget-friendly local spot in Gangtok.
INR120 per person, 1h0m

1:30pm

Ropeway Ride (Optional Budget Consideration)

Take the short and inexpensive Ropeway ride offering panoramic views of Gangtok and its surroundings, costing very little but delightful.
INR150 per person, 0h30m

2:30pm

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

Visit this cultural center and museum with exhibits on Tibetan Buddhism and Sikkimese history, offering free or nominal entry and open until 5 pm.
INR10, 1h30m

5:30pm

Evening stroll around Flower Exhibition Centre

Walk in the garden and flower exhibition to enjoy nature without any cost. Open till sunset.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at a cheap street food stall

Try budget street cuisine like momos and steamed corn at stalls on MG Marg or local markets.
INR100 per person, 1h0m
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Day 3: Nearby Village Visit & Return

Gangtok to Darjeeling, India on June 10, 2025

7:00am

Light Breakfast from Local Bakeries

Grab inexpensive fresh bread or baked goods from local bakeries to start the day light and cheap.
INR40 per person, 0h30m

8:00am

Visit Kabi Lungchok Village

Take a local shared jeep to the nearby Kabi Lungchok village, famous for its peaceful ambiance and historical importance in Sikkim's community, exploration is free and local transport costs are minimal.
INR50 per person (round trip), 3h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Kabi Lungchok village local eatery

Sample simple Sikkimese home-cooked meals at an affordable price in the village.
INR100 per person, 1h0m

1:30pm

Return Journey to Darjeeling by shared taxi

Take a shared taxi back from Gangtok to Darjeeling, cost-effective and scenic.
INR150 per person, 5h0m

6:30pm

Light Dinner in Darjeeling

End your trip with a light budget-friendly dinner at a local eatery serving basic Indian dishes in Darjeeling.
INR100 per person, 1h0m
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