Itinerary 3 - Ex-New Jalpaiguri / Bagdogra ( Darjeeling - Gangtok - Kalimpong) - 6 nights - This is a short-break itinerary looks to cover the areas popularly visited in the East India which are Darjeeling, Gangtok and Kalimpong. With few more days in hand Pelling, Lachung and Dooars can be added to the itinerary. 

Day 1 - Arrive in Morning at New Jalpaiguri / Bagdogra and proceed to Darjeeling (90 kms) - 3 hours.  Proceed for local sightseeing in the afternoon. Ghoom Gompa (10 kms), Museum, Zoological Park, Botanical Gardens 

Day 2 - Proceed to Tiger hill (View Point to be visited for Sunrise) in the morning. Visit local markets in the afternoon.

Day 3 - Proceed to Gangtok (110 kms) 

Day 3 and Day 4 : While in Gangtok visit Tsangu Lake (full day Excursion), Rumtek Monastery, Nam Nang View Point, Botanical Garden, Local Craft Centre, Flower Show (Seasonal) and Tibetan Market. Morning visit to Tashi View point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok and Pangthang can also be considered time permitting.

Day 5 - Proceed to Kalimpong (79 kms)

Day 5 and Day 6 - While in Kalimpong visit Flower Nursuries, Durpin Daar hills (View point and birding point), Jang-Dog-Palrifro-Brang-Gompa. You may also do river rafting in river Teesta (Throughout the year except Monsoon) 

Access (Train)

New Jalpaiguri has trains arriving from all over India. There are overnight trains from Kolkata (Howarah) and Direct long distance train from Mumbai(Dadar) and other metros.

Heritage Train - New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling

Heritage Train - Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguri

Access (Flight)

There are direct flights from Kolkata and Delhi to Bagdogra.  

Please email to sikkim-i3@nivalink.com with dates of travel for further details and a quote (Estimated hotel cost and transportation) for the above itinerary or any other itinerary (Extended or truncated).