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🌄 10-Day Darjeeling & Sikkim Adventure

From misty tea gardens and toy trains to high-altitude lakes and monasteries, this itinerary is a mix of sightseeing, adventure sports, and cultural experiences across the best of Northeast India.

We’ve added stay options starting at INR 3,000 / 4,000 / 6,000 per night (for 2–6 people), along with links to cafes, must-try food, activities, and booking options for a hassle-free trip.

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Day 1 – Arrival in Darjeeling

• Arrive and settle into your hotel.

• Evening walk around Mall Road & try momos at local cafés.

Day 2 – Darjeeling Adventures

• Paragliding & Mountain Biking in the hills.

• Visit Happy Valley Tea Estate.

• Evening Toy Train ride (UNESCO heritage).

Day 3 – More of Darjeeling

• Sunrise at Tiger Hill.

• Visit Batasia Loop, Japanese Peace Pagoda & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.

• Café hopping with Tibetan food.

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Day 4 – Darjeeling ➝ Gangtok

• Scenic drive (4–5 hrs).

• Evening stroll at MG Marg with street food and shopping.

Day 5 – Gangtok Excursion

• Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir.

• Optional: Nathu La Pass (Indo-China border), subject to permit.

• Explore Silk Route & Kupup Lake / Gurudongmar Lake (longer drive).

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Day 6 – Gangtok ➝ Lachen

• Road trip to Lachen.

• Visit Lachen Monastery & Lachen River.

• Relax with local homestay food.

Day 7 – Lachen Excursion

• Day trip to Gurudongmar Lake (high-altitude, stunning views).

• Return by evening.

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Day 8 – Lachen ➝ Lachung

• Drive to Lachung.

• Explore Snow Point, Lachung Monastery.

• Evening bonfire with local dishes.

Day 9 – Yumthang Valley & Zero Point

• Visit Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers).

• Option to extend to Zero Point for snow experiences.

• Later drive to Pelling.

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Day 10 – Pelling Highlights & Departure

• Explore Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Skywalk & Kanchenjunga Falls.

• Relax before departure.