Sikkim: Gangtok, Lachung and Pelling
Monasteries, flower valleys and mountain views in the eastern Himalayas.
- Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
- Route: Gangtok – Lachung – Pelling
- Best time: March to June, October to December
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Price: Personalised Journeys, priced to your choice of hotels
Overview
Sikkim in a week. You’ll explore monasteries and viewpoints around Gangtok, go north to the high valleys of Lachung and Yumthang, then finish in Pelling for views of Kanchenjunga on clear days.
- Tsomgo Lake near Gangtok
- Yumthang Valley, known for its spring flowers
- Buddha Park at Ravangla
- Pemayangtse Monastery and Kanchenjunga views at Pelling
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Bagdogra, drive to Gangtok
Pickup at Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station and drive about 4 to 5 hours to Gangtok. Evening walk on MG Marg.
Day 2: Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake
Visit Tsomgo Lake, and Nathu La if it is open and permits allow. Then see Gangtok’s monasteries and viewpoints.
Day 3: Gangtok to Lachung
Drive about 5 to 6 hours to Lachung in North Sikkim, stopping at waterfalls on the way. Overnight in Lachung.
Day 4: Yumthang Valley and back to Gangtok
Go up to Yumthang Valley, and Zero Point if the weather and road allow. Then drive about 5 to 6 hours back to Gangtok.
Day 5: Gangtok to Pelling
Drive about 5 to 6 hours to Pelling via Ravangla, with a stop at Buddha Park.
Day 6: Pelling sightseeing
Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, the ruins of Rabdentse and the Skywalk, with views of Kanchenjunga on clear days.
Day 7: Pelling to Bagdogra
Drive about 5 to 6 hours to Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station.
What’s included
Included
- 6 nights in hotels, twin sharing
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Flights and train tickets within India
- Entry fees, Skywalk and other tickets
- Snow boots and jacket hire
- Private vehicle, and local vehicles where required in restricted areas
- Airport or station pickup and drop
- Help arranging area permits
Not included
- Tips and personal expenses
Hotels
- Gangtok: 2 nights, Hotel
- Lachung: 1 night, Hotel
- Gangtok: 1 night, Hotel
- Pelling: 2 nights, Hotel
We suggest hotels to suit your requirements, in the hotel style you choose (Premium, Luxury or Heritage & palaces). Stays are twin sharing.
Dates and price
Private trips can start on any date. Spring brings flowers to Yumthang, and October to December has the clearest mountain views. Heavy rain can cause landslides on mountain roads from June to September.
This is a Personalised Journey, so its price depends on the hotels you choose, your dates and your group size. Ask us for a quote.
Questions
Do we need permits?
Some areas, such as Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and North Sikkim, need permits, and we arrange them. Carry a government photo ID. Rules can change, and Nathu La is open only on selected days.
Will Zero Point be open?
It depends on the weather and road conditions. If it is closed, we’ll suggest another activity nearby.
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