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- Shillong
- Cherrapunji
- Dawki
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5 Nights / 6 DaysSikkim
Sikkim Himalayan Escape
- Gangtok
- Tsomgo Lake
- Lachung
- Yumthang
- Gangtok
Overview
Sikkim is small, green and quietly spectacular, with Kanchenjunga watching over most of it. Gangtok is a tidy mountain capital of monasteries and cafés.
From there, high roads lead to Tsomgo Lake and north to Lachung and the Yumthang Valley, which turns pink and red with rhododendrons in spring.
Highlights
- MG Marg, Enchey and Rumtek monasteries in and around Gangtok
- Tsomgo Lake and the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
- Optional Nathu La, for Indian nationals with a permit
- A night in the mountain village of Lachung
- Yumthang Valley, and Zero Point conditions permitting
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival and drive to GangtokGangtok
Pickup at Bagdogra airport or NJP station and drive to Gangtok (about four to five hours). Evening on MG Marg.
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Day 2: Tsomgo LakeGangtok
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Nathu La is an optional add-on for Indian nationals, subject to permits.
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Day 3: Gangtok to LachungLachung
Drive north past waterfalls to Lachung, a mountain village near the Tibet border.
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Day 4: Yumthang Valley and return to GangtokGangtok
Early start for Yumthang Valley (optional Zero Point by local vehicle), then drive back to Gangtok.
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Day 5: Gangtok sightseeingGangtok
Rumtek Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and Banjhakri Falls.
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Day 6: DepartureGangtok
Drive to Bagdogra or NJP for your onward journey.
Like this route?
We'll adjust days, hotels and pace, then quote for your dates.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in your chosen hotel category, on twin/double sharing
- Daily breakfast (other meals as mentioned in the itinerary)
- Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Arrival and departure transfers from the nearest airport or railway station
- Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the planned route
- Trip planning support from our team before and during travel
Exclusions
- Flights and train tickets, unless added to your quotation
- Monument, park and museum entry fees unless stated
- Lunches, dinners and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Camera fees, tips, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Inclusions are indicative. Your quotation lists exactly what's included for your trip.
Best time to visit
March to May for rhododendrons and clear days; October to December for views of Kanchenjunga. Monsoon months can disrupt roads to the north.
Travel information
- Permits
- Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and North Sikkim require permits. We arrange them with your ID documents; foreign nationals have additional restrictions.
- Road conditions
- North Sikkim roads are sometimes closed by landslides. We keep an alternative plan ready.
- Getting there
- Fly into Bagdogra (IXB) or take a train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP).
- Altitude
- Tsomgo Lake sits at about 3,700 m. Take it slowly and stay warm.
Frequently asked questions
Can we add Darjeeling?
Yes, Darjeeling makes a natural 2-night extension.
Is North Sikkim open all year?
It depends on weather and road conditions. We confirm closer to your dates.
Can foreigners visit Lachung and Tsomgo?
Some areas have restrictions for foreign nationals. Share your nationality so we can plan correctly.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes. We can shorten or skip the North Sikkim section for young children or elderly travellers.
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