Gangtok and Darjeeling in Dec

Ford_Prefect · Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:32

I am planning to book a flight arriving in Bagdogra midday on the 23rd of Dec and leaving midday on the 27th. I am hoping to see Gangtok, Darjeeling, or both. This is the itinerary I was thinking of
23rd, upon arrival take a helicopter to Gangtok
24th, tour Gangtok and surrounding area
25th, hire a car to Darjeeling
26th, tour Darjeeling
27th, hire a car to Bagdogra airport for my flight back to Dehli

Is this a decent way to see the region? Should I concentrate on one city instead of trying to see both?

Barkha · Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:37

Hmm..ur travel plans seems to be ok but I would personally go for just Gangtok n near by places like Lachung, Yumthang and Pelling.

Though you havent asked for but I'd suggest Mayfair resort for your accommodation at Gangtok..Its simply lovely.

roj,roy · Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:24

Your trip is possible. For Gangtok you need atleast 2 days full. 1 day for Gangtok local and Rumtek monastery 1 day for Tsomgo Babamandir. But you have to check whether Tsomgo is accessible in that time. But Gangtok is another capital city. Darjeeling is better place according to me.

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Originally Posted by Ford_Prefect

I am planning to book a flight arriving in Bagdogra midday on the 23rd of Dec and leaving midday on the 27th. I am hoping to see Gangtok, Darjeeling, or both. This is the itinerary I was thinking of
23rd, upon arrival take a helicopter to Gangtok
24th, tour Gangtok and surrounding area
25th, hire a car to Darjeeling
26th, tour Darjeeling
27th, hire a car to Bagdogra airport for my flight back to Dehli

Is this a decent way to see the region? Should I concentrate on one city instead of trying to see both?

Ford_Prefect · Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:27

How great is the risk of snow? Is it possible that the road between Darjeeling and Bagdogra could get closed by weather while I am there? I fly out of Delhi to return to the US at 2am on the 29th. Is there any real risk of being stranded in Darjeeling?

ribhu95 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:03

Between Sikkim and Darjeeling, any day i would choose sikkim.

Choose either of them, spend your time and enjoy the natural beauty.

ribhu

roj,roy · Nov 3rd, 2009, 15:24

I do not think that you will be stranded for the entire day. Though there may be some snow falls during night.

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Originally Posted by Ford_Prefect

How great is the risk of snow? Is it possible that the road between Darjeeling and Bagdogra could get closed by weather while I am there? I fly out of Delhi to return to the US at 2am on the 29th. Is there any real risk of being stranded in Darjeeling?

amitmishr · Nov 3rd, 2009, 19:55

Between Gangtok and Darjeeling, i would suggest you to go directly to Gangtok. You can either visit places around gangtok (tsomgo, Rumtek, etc) or go to a 2d/3d trip to North sikkim.

Don't think that the snowfall could be so heavy to leave tou stranded in Baghdogra.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:32	#1
Ford_Prefect Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 9	Gangtok and Darjeeling in Dec I am planning to book a flight arriving in Bagdogra midday on the 23rd of Dec and leaving midday on the 27th. I am hoping to see Gangtok, Darjeeling, or both. This is the itinerary I was thinking of 23rd, upon arrival take a helicopter to Gangtok 24th, tour Gangtok and surrounding area 25th, hire a car to Darjeeling 26th, tour Darjeeling 27th, hire a car to Bagdogra airport for my flight back to Dehli Is this a decent way to see the region? Should I concentrate on one city instead of trying to see both?

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Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:37	#2
Barkha Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 304	Hmm..ur travel plans seems to be ok but I would personally go for just Gangtok n near by places like Lachung, Yumthang and Pelling. Though you havent asked for but I'd suggest Mayfair resort for your accommodation at Gangtok..Its simply lovely.

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Ford_Prefect Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 9	How great is the risk of snow? Is it possible that the road between Darjeeling and Bagdogra could get closed by weather while I am there? I fly out of Delhi to return to the US at 2am on the 29th. Is there any real risk of being stranded in Darjeeling?

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ribhu95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262	Between Sikkim and Darjeeling, any day i would choose sikkim. Choose either of them, spend your time and enjoy the natural beauty. ribhu

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amitmishr Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 70	Between Gangtok and Darjeeling, i would suggest you to go directly to Gangtok. You can either visit places around gangtok (tsomgo, Rumtek, etc) or go to a 2d/3d trip to North sikkim. Don't think that the snowfall could be so heavy to leave tou stranded in Baghdogra.