Hill Stations
Best for
Couples, Tea Lovers
Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
Season
March–May, October–November
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Scenic, Himalayan
Hill Stations
5 Nights / 6 Days, 3 cities, From ₹36,700
per person, twin sharing
A Tibro Journey
Five nights across three colonial hill towns. Gangtok's monasteries, Kalimpong's flower nurseries, Darjeeling's tea trains. With Kanchenjunga on the horizon whenever the cloud lifts.
Gateway to Sikkim is a scenic journey through Gangtok, Kalimpong, Darjeeling. 5 nights / 6 days that moves through Gangtok, Kalimpong, Darjeeling with private transport, hand-selected hotels, and a dedicated Tibro travel designer at every step.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Tshangu Lake
Glacial lake at 3,753 m on the Nathu La highway.
No. 02
Kalimpong Dello Hills
Panoramic hilltop views, orchid nurseries, and Buddhist monasteries.
No. 03
Darjeeling Tea Estates
Walk the tea garden paths that produced the world's finest brew.
No. 01
Tshangu Lake
Glacial lake at 3,753 m on the Nathu La highway.
No. 02
Kalimpong Dello Hills
Panoramic hilltop views, orchid nurseries, and Buddhist monasteries.
No. 03
Darjeeling Tea Estates
Walk the tea garden paths that produced the world's finest brew.
Day by Day
5 Nights / 6 Days, in order
Day 1
Arrival Njp / Ixb – Gangtok
Gangtok (5412 Ft / 1650Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs Drive) On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (413 Ft / 126 Mts), you will be met by our local representative, who will assist you to board the vehicle to Gangtok. On reaching Gangtok, check in and dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2
Gangtok – Excursion to Tshangu Lake & New Baba Mandir
Tshangu Lake (12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43 Kms / 02 Hrs Drive one way) & New Baba Mandir (13100 Ft / 3994 Mts / 18 Kms / 01 Hrs further drive from Tshangu Lake) After breakfast, start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake and further drive to Baba Mandir. Evening back to Gangtok. Dinner & Overnight stay at Gangtok. Tsomgo Lake, also known Changgu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some 40 kilometres from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m, the lake remains frozen during the winter season. Rides on colourfully decorated yaks and mules are offered at the lake site, which also has a variety of eating stalls serving snacks and beverages. Snowboots and gumboots can be hired here.
Day 3
Gangtok – Kalimpong
Kalimpong (4091 Ft / 1247 Mts, 85Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive) After breakfast check out and go for a half day sightseeing of Gangtok covering The Orchidarium (Flower Show), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on 2nd & 4th Saturday, Sunday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays), Do-rul Chhorten, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on 2nd & 4th Saturday, Sunday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays) and Banjhakari Falls. Later transfer to Kalimpong. On reaching Kalimpong, check in & dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4
Kalimpong – Darjeeling
Darjeeling (6710 Ft / 2046 Mts, 70 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive) Today after breakfast check out and go for local sightseeing of Kalimpong covering Dello hills, Flower Nursery, Panoramic view of Golf Course & Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills. Later transfer to Darjeeling. On reaching Darjeeling, check in and dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5
Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
Darjeeling (6710 Ft / 2046 Mts) Early morning at around 0400 am (subject to clear weather) for visit to Tiger Hills (8482 Ft / 2586 Mts) to view the sunrise over mighty Kanchendzonga Peak (Third highest peak in the world). Back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing of local Darjeeling covering Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays), Tenzing & Gombu Rock and Panoramic tour of Tea Estate. - Back to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6
Darjeeling – Bagdogra Airport
New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (413 Ft / 126 Mts, 100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive) After breakfast transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB), for onwards connection.
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Gangtok
Sikkim Retreat
Darjeeling
Sumi Vista
or Sumitel Suites
Kalimpong
Golden Peaks Hotel
Gangtok
Sikkim Retreat
Darjeeling
Sumi Vista
or Sumitel Suites
Kalimpong
Golden Peaks Hotel
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
India is not one country, climate-wise
Rajasthan in February reads dry-cold; Kerala in February reads humid-warm; Sikkim in February might be under snow. Pack for the specific itinerary, not 'India in general'. Tibro's per-state tours are tuned to one climate at a time. Don't try to chain three of them back-to-back.
Tipping is structured, not arbitrary
Driver tips at ₹500-1000 per day, guide tips at ₹500-1000 per half-day, hotel housekeeping ₹100 per day, restaurant 10% on top of any service charge already listed. Hand the driver/guide an envelope on the last day rather than tipping daily. It is more dignified for them.
Tap water and ice are a real consideration
Every Tibro-tier hotel provides sealed bottled water in the room daily. Use it for brushing your teeth too. At restaurants, ask for "sealed bottled water" specifically. Some places will pour from a filtered jug, which is fine in some kitchens and not in others. Ice is the hidden trap; ask for "no ice" with cold drinks unless the hotel makes its own.
- №1
India is not one country, climate-wise
Rajasthan in February reads dry-cold; Kerala in February reads humid-warm; Sikkim in February might be under snow. Pack for the specific itinerary, not 'India in general'. Tibro's per-state tours are tuned to one climate at a time. Don't try to chain three of them back-to-back.
- №2
Tipping is structured, not arbitrary
Driver tips at ₹500-1000 per day, guide tips at ₹500-1000 per half-day, hotel housekeeping ₹100 per day, restaurant 10% on top of any service charge already listed. Hand the driver/guide an envelope on the last day rather than tipping daily. It is more dignified for them.
- №3
Tap water and ice are a real consideration
Every Tibro-tier hotel provides sealed bottled water in the room daily. Use it for brushing your teeth too. At restaurants, ask for "sealed bottled water" specifically. Some places will pour from a filtered jug, which is fine in some kitchens and not in others. Ice is the hidden trap; ask for "no ice" with cold drinks unless the hotel makes its own.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Pre Tour briefing & on tour daily Coordination
- Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as per the package category selected
- Daily Breakfast and Dinner in comfort of your hotel of stay
- Permit for Nathu La pass excursion tour including Tshangu lake & Baba Mandir
- All Transfers & Sightseeing as per the itinerary
Not Included
- 5% GST
- Airfare, Personal Expenses, Monuments entrances
- Vehicle at disposal, water sport activities and guide charges
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
India has three windows for travel. October–March is the cool/dry season. The headline window, when most of the subcontinent is at its most welcoming. April–June is hot and increasingly dangerous in the north plains. July–September is the southwest monsoon. Beautiful for Kerala Ayurveda lovers, hard for sightseeing. This Kerala tour sits squarely in the post-monsoon clear window.
Kerala has two monsoons (southwest Jun–Aug heavy; northeast Oct–Nov a brief secondary). The Winters 25-26 departure window avoids both. Ayurveda treatments traditionally peak with the monsoon, but the tour itinerary itself works best in dry season.
Your Memoir
Here's how you'll remember it.
Vol. 50, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.
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