Darjeeling Tour Packages From Kolkata

Gangtok is Sikkim’s capital which is situated in the midst of Eastern Himalayas. It is a charming hill station in Eastern India, it has a beautiful scenic view at every step especially the mount Kanchenjunga that is always snow-capped. Buddhist monasteries of Sikkim are found in Gangtok and along with it has mesmerizing lakes and passes. This Darjeeling Gangtok tour package from Kolkata takes you to these beautiful places of North East India. The famous and largest monastery of Sikkim is found in Gangtok that is Rumtek. In Gangtok you would love to see the Nathu pass, which is an important corridor of India and Tibet, it was known as a part of the silk route which was used for trade of China and India.

Along with Gangtok, Darjeeling is also the most amazing hill station in India. With the passing years, the town has been overcrowded due to its beautiful hills. It is crowned by the Kanchenjunga range, which is the third-highest range in the world. Darjeeling gives the best view by its rolling hills and tea garden along with the majestic Himalayas all over. Another famous place one can visit in Darjeeling is its zoo which is a breeding center for endangered species of Himalayas. You can enjoy the special cuisines of Darjeeling which has shades of Indian Tibetan and Nepal food. To have the best vacation ever you can book your Gangtok Darjeeling tour package from Kolkata.

Ideal Duration

Darjeeling and Gangtok is home to paradise as it has many tourist spots and just a few days is not sufficient to explore these towns. The ideal duration to visit beautiful places and to enjoy the green vistas should be 5 to 7 days. If you are planning to visit all the famous spots of Sikkim you have to extend your trip to more 2 – 3 days with the best Darjeeling Gangtok tour package from Kolkata.

Best Time To Visit

Summer Season (April to June)

It is the ideal time to visit Darjeeling and Gangtok. The weather is quite pleasant and not so harsh. It is not so hot in these two cities. The maximum temperature falls around 25 degrees Celsius. This time is best for sightseeing and many other tourist activities. During this time there is always windy air in the evenings and bright sunlight in days which makes a great vacation in Gangtok and Darjeeling. By customizing your Darjeeling package from Kolkata, you can have the best time during this season.

Winter Season (October to March)

During this season the temperature ranges between 7 to 4 degrees Celsius. Well, we rarely see snowfall in Darjeeling and Gangtok. But sometimes temperatures drop to minus also. So if you are traveling in this period, one should carry heavy woolens.

Monsoon Season (July to September)

Heavy rainfall is expected during this period. This is not the best time to plan a holiday to Darjeeling and Gangtok. Visiting at this period has to be prepared for rainfall at every moment. Well in September you can visit, as there is less rainfall and greenery remains intact.

How To Reach

By Air

The nearest airport, Pakyong airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra which is like 95 km away from the city. We can easily find direct flights from cities like Kolkata and Delhi. From the airport, one can rent a taxi to reach the city. It hardly takes 3 hours from the airport to the city. Book your flights in advance with Darjeeling tour package cost from Kolkata to have an affordable vacation. Flight duration from Kolkata to Darjeeling is just 1hr and 15 mins and you will be able to find many flights in a day.

By Road

The City is well-connected to all major cities, and the surreal views of green mountains sure make it worth the journey. It takes around 17 hours from Kolkata to Darjeeling by road as it is 614kms from there.

By Train

There are two railway stations near Darjeeling & Sikkim that have broad gauge connections with various places all around India. There is no direct train between Kolkata and Darjeeling. You can take Shatabdi Express from Kolkata to Jalpaiguri then take a taxi from Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling. The duration of the train from Kolkata to Darjeeling is 11 hours.