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BagdograDarjeelingGangtok
Classic Darjeeling and Gangtok
Three nights in Darjeeling for tea, the Toy Train and Kanchenjunga, then three in Gangtok for monasteries and Tsomgo Lake.
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North Sikkim: Lachen and Lachung
Gangtok, Lachen and Lachung with Yumthang Valley and Zero Point, and Gurudongmar for Indian citizens where permitted, with permit and road risks stated honestly.
BagdograDarjeelingGangtok
Darjeeling and Sikkim Friends' Group Tour
Two nights in Darjeeling and three in Gangtok for groups of friends, with Tiger Hill, the Toy Train, Tsomgo Lake and the cafes of MG Marg.
BagdograGangtok
Gangtok Corporate Offsite
A team retreat in Gangtok with a working day, a monastery visit, a ropeway ride and a group dinner, planned around the road from Bagdogra.
Need a different route or pace?
Tell us your travel dates, group size, starting point, preferred stay category and budget range. We will use those details to prepare a more relevant Darjeeling and Sikkim plan.
Groups love Darjeeling and Sikkim for the shared experiences: a pre-dawn drive to Tiger Hill, a steam engine whistling through town, a snowy morning at Tsomgo, a late night on MG Marg. But groups bring planning challenges that individuals do not face. Permits must be arranged for every person, vehicles must be sized, and one landslide affects everyone at once.
What changes for a group
- Permits. Every traveller needs valid ID and, for some places, photographs. We collect these early. Rules differ for Indian and foreign members of the same group.
- Vehicles. Taxis, SUVs or small tempo travellers, depending on size. Large buses cannot use narrow hill roads.
- Rooms. Twin, triple and quad rooms, with the group kept together where possible. Hotels in Gangtok and Darjeeling fill quickly in peak season.
- Altitude differences. People respond differently. Plans for Tsomgo and North Sikkim allow for those who prefer to stay behind.
- Costs. Vehicles are shared, while permits and entry fees are per person.
Popular formats
- Friends' trip. Darjeeling and Gangtok with a Tsomgo day, in five or six days.
- Adventure format. Gangtok, Lachen and Lachung, subject to permits and roads.
- Extended family. The classic route at a slower pace.
- Celebration trip. A birthday or reunion at a resort in Pelling or Gangtok.
Tips for group leaders
Confirm headcount and ID details early. Share a packing list and a note on altitude. Agree rules about alcohol, which should be avoided before high places. Appoint one person to speak to us, and keep a spare day for weather and road closures.
Where to begin
See the Darjeeling and Sikkim friends' group tour and the North Sikkim plan.
Share your group size and dates and we will suggest vehicles, stays and a route.
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Related guides
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Month-by-month advice for Darjeeling and Sikkim: spring blooms, the monsoon landslide season, the clear weeks of autumn and winter snow.
How to Reach Darjeeling and Sikkim
Flights to Bagdogra, trains to New Jalpaiguri and the hill roads onward to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Gangtok and Pelling.
Darjeeling and Sikkim Weather Month by Month
Temperatures, rain, fog and snow across Darjeeling, Gangtok, Pelling and the high places of Sikkim, with notes on what to pack.
Helpful answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Sikkim?
Requirements depend on nationality and destination. Indian visitors usually need Protected Area Permits for Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and North Sikkim, while foreign nationals face additional rules and some places are closed to them. Rules have changed several times, so we confirm the current position before your trip and arrange the paperwork where it applies.
Is North Sikkim open to tourists?
Lachen, Lachung, Yumthang and Gurudongmar reopen in phases after floods and landslides, and access depends on road conditions, permits and weather. After the October 2023 flood and later landslides, trips have sometimes been paused or rerouted. We check the current position close to your dates and offer alternatives if a route is closed.
Are the roads in Sikkim safe?
Roads are narrow and climb through steep, landslide-prone slopes, and the NH-10 stretch from Siliguri to Gangtok along the Teesta river is closed from time to time after rain. Experienced local drivers matter a great deal. We avoid night driving, leave early in the day and keep spare days in the plan.