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Northeast India · India
North East: Meghalaya, Darjeeling & Sikkim – 8 Nights / 9 Days
Guwahati → Shillong → Darjeeling → Gangtok
- Duration8 Nights / 9 Days
- Hotel3★ / 4★ / 5★ options
- Meal planBreakfast and dinner
- TransportPrivate vehicles; Guwahati–New Jalpaiguri by train
- Travel datesOctober to May
- Price per personOn request
Overview
Three states in nine days: Meghalaya’s rivers and living-root villages, Darjeeling’s tea hills and toy train, and Gangtok with a day up at Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La.
Package highlights
- Crystal-clear Umngot river at Dawki
- Kanchenjunga sunrise from Tiger Hill
- Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La (permit)
Day-wise itinerary
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Day01
Guwahati to Shillong
Shillong- Kamakhya Temple
- Umiam Lake
- Shillong
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Day02
Dawki & Mawlynnong
Shillong- Boat on the Umngot river at Dawki
- Mawlynnong village & living root bridge
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Day03
Cherrapunji
Shillong- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Cave
- Seven Sisters Falls
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Day04
To Guwahati, Night Train
Train- Drive to Guwahati
- Overnight train to New Jalpaiguri
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Day05
To Darjeeling
Darjeeling- Arrive New Jalpaiguri
- Drive to Darjeeling
- Evening on the Mall
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Day06
Darjeeling
Darjeeling- Tiger Hill sunrise
- Batasia Loop
- Ghoom Monastery
- Toy train joy ride (optional)
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Day07
To Gangtok
Gangtok- Drive along the Teesta
- MG Marg in the evening
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Day08
Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La
Gangtok- Tsomgo Lake
- Baba Mandir
- Nathu La (permit)
Nathu La is closed on some weekdays (usually Monday and Tuesday); we order the days so it falls on an open day.
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Day09
Departure
- Drive to Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri
Hotels & room options
| Option | Hotel category | Room category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3★ hotels | Standard room | Breakfast and dinner |
| Deluxe | 4★ hotels | Deluxe room | Breakfast and dinner |
| Luxury | 5★ hotels | Premium room | Breakfast and dinner |
Hotel names are confirmed with your quotation, based on availability for your dates. Overnight cities: Shillong, Train, Darjeeling, Gangtok.
Sightseeing & activities
Transportation: Private vehicles; Guwahati–New Jalpaiguri by train.
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in the chosen hotel category on twin/double sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel (MAP)
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- Tsomgo Lake permit
Not included
- Airfare or train tickets to the starting city
- Entry tickets, guide fees and activity charges
- Lunches and anything ordered outside the meal plan
- GST as applicable
- Personal expenses, tips and any cost from weather, landslides or road closures
- Train and flight tickets (fares change; confirmation depends on availability)
- Darjeeling toy train joy ride (diesel or steam)
- Nathu La permit and vehicle supplement
Visa information
No visa is needed for Indian citizens. Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence) for hotel check-ins and flights.
Important notes & policies
Travel dates
October to May. Best time to visit Northeast India: October to April.
Price per person
Prices depend on travel dates, hotel category and number of travellers. Request a quote for the current price.
Child policy
Child rates depend on the child’s age and whether an extra bed is needed. Share each child’s age when you enquire and we will quote accordingly.
Payment terms
50% advance confirms the booking. The balance is due 25–30 days before departure, as stated in your quotation. Payments are accepted by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS) or cheque; cash deposits are not accepted. Bank details are shared when you confirm.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be sent by email. Charges depend on how close to departure you cancel and on the hotels, airlines and suppliers in your booking; the exact slab is written in your quotation. Peak dates (15 December – 15 January) are usually non-refundable within 30 days of departure. Changes to a confirmed booking are treated as a cancellation and rebooking. Refunds take at least 15 days to process, and unused services are not refundable.
Booking terms
- Hotel check-in is generally at 14:00 and check-out at 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out depends on the hotel.
- Hotels and room types are subject to availability at the time of booking. If a hotel is not available, we offer a similar property and tell you about any change in cost.
- Room views, floors, bed type and interconnecting rooms are at the hotel’s discretion.
- For safety, we do not plan night driving in hill areas. Vehicle A/C is switched off on hill roads.
- Peak-season surcharges and Christmas / New Year gala dinners are charged extra where applicable.
- Any complaint should be reported to us during the trip, or in writing within 15 days of the tour ending.
- Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Pune courts only.
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