About the Journey
Why You Will Love This Trip
Tour Schedule & Route
NJP/Bagdogra to Gangtok
Arrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and drive towards Gangtok. Check into your hotel and keep the evening relaxed. You can explore MG Marg if time permits. Overnight: Gangtok
Gangtok Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore selected Gangtok attractions. Depending on the itinerary, you may visit monasteries, viewpoints, waterfalls and cultural attractions. Overnight: Gangtok
Tsomgo Lake & Nathula
Start early for the East Sikkim excursion. Visit Tsomgo Lake and, if the permit is issued and the route is open, continue towards Nathula Pass. Return to Gangtok by evening. Overnight: Gangtok
Gangtok to North Sikkim
Drive towards Lachen or Lachung depending on your selected North Sikkim itinerary. The journey takes you through mountain landscapes, waterfalls and small settlements. Overnight: Lachen/Lachung
North Sikkim Sightseeing
Explore the selected North Sikkim route, which may include Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang Valley or other permitted destinations depending on the itinerary and current road conditions. Return or stay overnight according to the package design.
Return Transfer
After breakfast, begin your return journey towards the designated drop point. End of the trip with Himalayan memories that will hopefully last much longer than the luggage unpacking.
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Package Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included
- ✓Accommodation in selected hotel category
- ✓Daily breakfast or meals as specified in the itinerary
- ✓Airport/railway station pickup and drop
- ✓Private vehicle for scheduled transfers and sightseeing
- ✓Driver allowance
- ✓Parking and applicable road taxes
- ✓Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- ✓Assistance with applicable restricted-area permit procedures
- ✓Tour coordination and trip assistance
What Is Not Included
- ✗Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, tips)
- ✗Airfare or train fare to arrival hub
- ✗Travel insurance and medical emergency coverage
- ✗Anything not mentioned in the inclusions list
Practical Advice for Sikkim Gangtok & North Sikkim Tour
Permit Documentation Ready
Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake, and North Sikkim require special permits. Carry 6-8 passport-size photos and original Govt photo IDs.
Heavy Woolens for North Sikkim
Yumthang Valley, Zero Point, and Gurudongmar Lake reach sub-zero temperatures even in spring. Heavy down parkas and gloves are essential.
Zero Single-Use Plastic Mandate
Single-use packaged water bottles are strictly prohibited in North Sikkim (Lachen & Lachung). Carry reusable metal water flasks.
Cash Reserves for Mountain Towns
Network connectivity is limited in remote Himalayan hamlets. Carry adequate cash for food, hot water, and local taxis.
Everything You Need to Know
A 5–7 day Sikkim trip is suitable for many first-time travellers. Three days can work for a short Gangtok holiday, while 7–10 days gives you more time to combine North Sikkim with Pelling or Darjeeling.