Weekend Package Holidays

You have a Friday evening, a Sunday night return and not much planning time. Our weekend package holidays give you a short, well-paced trip in the hills, with the hotel, cab and sightseeing sorted. Siliguri is the starting point for most, so you spend your time in the mountains, not on the road.

Latest Updates Weekend Package Holidays 2026

• Toy train special joyrides (from 1 October 2026). The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway announced six special joyride services for the Puja season: Darjeeling–Ghum (a proposed ₹800 per trip), and Kurseong–Mahanadi on the steam-hauled Red Panda (₹1,530) and the diesel Mukta Dhara (₹1,030). Check the railway for dates and booking. (Outlook Traveller)
• North Sikkim reopened (September 2026). Permits for Lachen and Gurudongmar Lake resumed on 11 September 2026, online and offline, after the Lachen road reopened at Taram Chu. (Live Traveller, 11 Sep 2026)
• 4 pm Toong rule. A Mangan district order of 10 September 2026 says tourist and light vehicles must cross the Toong check post by 4 pm, in both directions, to avoid night driving. We plan departures around it. (Live Traveller)
• Permits and self-drive. Permits are mandatory for North Sikkim and self-drive is not allowed. Yumthang and Zero Point are open but depend on weather. Keep a buffer day. (SetMyTrip, updated 1 Sep 2026)
• New permit system (reported). A tour operator's blog dated 19 August 2026 reports a plan for a single online permit portal from 1 October 2026, with per-vehicle fees, filing by 3 pm the day before, and filing only by registered agencies. The source says these were not final and that the Chief Minister had asked for a review. Ask us for the current status before you travel. (We Care Holidays, 19 Aug 2026)
• Busy season. Sikkim recorded about 1.06 million tourists between January and May 2026, of which 97% were domestic. Book hotels early for October to December. (EastMojo, 3 Jul 2026)

Long weekends, Puja and the winter season fill hotels early. Book 3 to 4 weeks ahead.

Short Trips You Can Book For Your Weekend

Darjeeling via Mirik (2N/3D)

Which Weekend Trip Is Right

• Cooler air, tea, toy train: Darjeeling tour packages.
• City-style hill town: Gangtok tour packages.
• Quiet: Kurseong, Kalimpong.
• Waterfalls and caves: Meghalaya.

Travel Times from Siliguri

Darjeeling 3 to 3.5 hours · Mirik 2 hours · Kurseong 1.5 hours · Kalimpong 2.5 hours · Gangtok 4 to 5 hours. Check the NH10 update before leaving.

Best Time

Year-round. Spring and autumn give the best views. Monsoon brings landslide risk. See best time to visit and the 26 January long trip guide.

Documents Needed

• Adults: a valid photo ID (Voter ID, passport or driving licence). PAN and Aadhaar are not accepted for adults on our packages. For Bhutan, carry a Voter ID or a passport valid for 6 months.
• Children under 18: Aadhaar or a birth certificate (an original English birth certificate for Bhutan).
• Photos: four passport-size photos per person.
• Arunachal Pradesh: an Inner Line Permit, which we arrange for package guests.
• Rates are for Indian nationals. Foreign nationals, please call us for a separate quote.

FAQs For Weekend

What is the best weekend trip from Siliguri? 

Darjeeling via Mirik for scenery; Gangtok for a bigger town.

Can I leave on Friday night? 

Early morning pickup works better because of hill roads.

Is a 2N/3D trip enough? 

For Darjeeling, yes.

Are weekend trips cheaper? 

Prices depend on season and group size.

Can I book last-minute? 

Subject to availability. Call us.

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Why Book with Tripjyada

Tripjyada is a Siliguri-based travel company, founded in 2019. About Tripjyada.

• Local: Siliguri is the gateway to Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan and the Northeast, so we plan close to the roads, permits and drivers.
• Experience: 20,000+ travellers and 150+ itineraries.
• Honest pricing: The price we quote is the price you pay.
• Support: A coordinator is reachable 24/7 during your trip.
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