Darjeeling Itinerary 2026: 3, 5 & 6-Day Plans with Route & Cost
Darjeeling is three hours from Bagdogra or NJP. Two nights covers Tiger Hill at sunrise, the toy train and the tea estates; three to four lets you add Kalimpong or Mirik, and five or six pairs Darjeeling with Gangtok. These are our day-by-day plans with drive times.
Updated · Breeziah Travel, Guwahati
- Ideal length
- 3 to 5 days
- Starts from
- Bagdogra airport or NJP station
- Best time
- October to early December, and March to May
How many days do you need?
3 days
Tiger Hill sunrise, Batasia Loop, the toy train joy ride, a tea estate and the Mall.
4–5 days
Add Kalimpong's monasteries and viewpoints, or Mirik Lake on the way down.
6 days
Pair Darjeeling with Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake.
Darjeeling itineraries, day by day
Drive times are typical for the season; every plan can be changed night by night.
The Darjeeling weekend
Tiger Hill, the toy train and a tea estate: the essential Darjeeling in a long weekend.
Pickup at Bagdogra airport or NJP, then the climb through tea gardens. Evening on the Mall and Chowrasta.
Tiger Hill at sunrise, then Ghum Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back. After breakfast, the zoo and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Peace Pagoda and Happy Valley Tea Estate.
The steam joy ride to Ghum if the timing fits, then the drive down for your flight or train.
A starting point, not a fixed product — we rebuild this around your dates, pace and stay category. Drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Darjeeling and Kalimpong
Darjeeling at an easy pace, then two quiet nights in Kalimpong, with Lamahatta on the way.
Pickup and the climb into the hills. Evening on the Mall.
Sunrise at Tiger Hill, Ghum and Batasia, then the zoo, HMI and a tea estate.
Morning joy ride on the toy train, then via Lamahatta's pine forest to Kalimpong.
Durpin Monastery, Deolo Hill, the cactus and flower nurseries and the old town.
Down along the Teesta to the plains.
A starting point, not a fixed product — we rebuild this around your dates, pace and stay category. Drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Gangtok and Darjeeling
The two hill capitals in one trip: Tsomgo Lake from Gangtok, then Tiger Hill and the toy train in Darjeeling.
Pickup and the drive up along the Teesta into Sikkim.
The high-altitude day trip, with permits arranged.
Rumtek Monastery, the ropeway and MG Marg.
Across the hills to Darjeeling. Evening on the Mall.
Sunrise at Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, the toy train and a tea estate.
Down to the plains for the journey home.
A starting point, not a fixed product — we rebuild this around your dates, pace and stay category. Drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Darjeeling trip cost by number of days
Per adult on twin sharing, from our current packages: hotels, breakfast and a private car included.
| Trip length | Price (per adult) | Example package |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | ₹11,999 – ₹12,999 | Darjeeling Short Break – 4 Days of Tiger Hill Sunrise, Toy Train & Tea Gardens |
| 5 days | ₹15,999 | Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Tea Gardens |
| 6 days | ₹17,999 – ₹21,999 | Sandakphu Trek via Singalila Ridge – 6 Days from Darjeeling |
| 7 days | ₹21,999 | Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour – 7 Days in Sikkim & the Hills |
| 11 days | ₹34,999 | Grand Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour – 11 Days: Gangtok, Gurudongmar, Pelling & Darjeeling |
Book one of these itineraries
Private on your dates. Filter by length or budget.
Showing 7 of 7 Darjeeling packages
4D/3NDarjeeling & Kalimpong Getaway – 4 Days of Tea Gardens & Hill Views
- 2N Darjeeling
- 1N Kalimpong
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹12,999
4D/3NDarjeeling Short Break – 4 Days of Tiger Hill Sunrise, Toy Train & Tea Gardens
- 3N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹11,999
5D/4NGangtok & Darjeeling Tour – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Tea Gardens
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹15,999
6D/5NSandakphu Trek via Singalila Ridge – 6 Days from Darjeeling
- 1N Dhotrey
- 1N Tumling
- 1N Kalipokhri
- +2
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹17,999
7D/6NGangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour – 7 Days in Sikkim & the Hills
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹21,999
- 6D/5N
Sikkim & Darjeeling Couple Getaway – 6 Days Honeymoon Package
- 3N Gangtok
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹21,999
11D/10NGrand Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour – 11 Days: Gangtok, Gurudongmar, Pelling & Darjeeling
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Lachen
- 1N Lachung
- +3
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹34,999
Planning tips
- Tiger Hill means a 4 am start; go on a clear morning, which is most likely from October to December.
- Book the toy train joy ride in advance in peak season.
- Stay near the Mall and Chowrasta to walk to cafés and viewpoints.
Darjeeling itinerary questions
How many days are enough for Darjeeling?
Two to three days covers Darjeeling itself. Four to five lets you add Kalimpong or Mirik, and six pairs it with Gangtok.
What is the best Darjeeling and Gangtok itinerary?
Bagdogra → Darjeeling (2–3 nights) → Gangtok (2–3 nights, with Tsomgo Lake) → Bagdogra. Doing Darjeeling first keeps the last drive to the airport shorter.
How much does a Darjeeling trip cost?
Our private Darjeeling packages start at about ₹11,999 per adult for 4 days on twin sharing with hotels, breakfast and a private car. The table on this page lists current prices.