Seven days allows a fuller loop through the region without rushing, with time to rest between drives. This plan runs from Darjeeling to Kalimpong to Gangtok, with a Tsomgo excursion and a gentle final day. It leaves out Pelling and North Sikkim, which each need extra days.
Who it suits: travellers who want variety, families with older children and groups of friends. Pace: three drive days and four lighter days. Seasonal tweaks: from March to May and October to early December the plan is as written. In winter, expect cold nights. In the monsoon, we recommend a different plan.
The shape of the week. The first days are about Darjeeling's views and heritage, the middle days about Kalimpong's quiet and monasteries, and the last days about Gangtok's culture and high-altitude excursion. Making it easier. Start early on drive days and plan rest in the afternoons. If you want a calmer trip, drop Kalimpong and add a night in Gangtok. If you want a longer trip, add Pelling.
Getting around. A private car handles all transfers, so you rarely need to arrange anything yourself. This route combines our classic tour and family holiday. For a slower pace, ask us to remove a stop.
