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Sikkim Gangtok, Lachung, Yumthang and Pelling Group Trip
Sikkim7 Days 6 Nightsgroup tour

Sikkim Gangtok, Lachung, Yumthang and Pelling Group Trip

Sikkim Gangtok, Lachung, Yumthang and Pelling Group Trip, photo 1
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Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

Pickup

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station

Drop

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station

Type

Short-haul

Overview & Highlights

This fixed-departure group trip covers the best of Sikkim in six nights: two in Gangtok, one in Lachung, one more in Gangtok and two in Pelling. You visit Tsomgo Lake and, where permits and the day allow, Nathu La, then drive north to Lachung and the high meadows of Yumthang Valley. You then return to Gangtok and travel west to Pelling, where Pemayangtse Monastery, the ruins of Rabdentse and the Chenrezig statue sit below the Kanchenjunga range. A trip captain travels with the group, and Indian meal options are available on request. Roads are winding and the Lachung leg has long driving days, so the pace is planned with rest in mind. We arrange the permits and share altitude advice at booking.

  • Tsomgo (Changu) Lake, and Nathu La where permits and the day allow
  • Gangtok's MG Marg and Rumtek Monastery
  • Overnight stay in Lachung, in the mountains of North Sikkim
  • Yumthang Valley, with meadows, a river and hot springs
  • Pemayangtse Monastery and the ruins of Rabdentse near Pelling
  • Chenrezig statue and Skywalk, with Kanchenjunga views in clear weather
  • Permits arranged by us, trip captain and Indian meal options on request

Itinerary

1Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra | Drive to Gangtok
  • Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri station and meet your trip captain.
  • Drive to Gangtok, about 4 to 5 hours by road, with a stop for lunch on the way.
  • Check in at your hotel and rest after the journey.
  • Stroll along MG Marg in the evening if you feel fresh.
  • Overnight stay in Gangtok.
2Day 2: Tsomgo Lake | Baba Mandir | Nathu La (subject to permit)
  • After an early breakfast, drive up to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake, at about 3,780 m.
  • Continue to Baba Mandir and, where the permit and the day allow, on to Nathu La.
  • If Nathu La is closed, we add another sight near Gangtok instead.
  • Return to Gangtok by late afternoon and enjoy a free evening.
  • Overnight stay in Gangtok.
3Day 3: Gangtok to Lachung | Waterfalls and River Valleys
  • After breakfast, check out and drive north towards Lachung, about 6 to 7 hours with stops.
  • Pause at roadside waterfalls and viewpoints, and have lunch on the way.
  • Check in at your Lachung stay and rest while you adjust to the altitude.
  • Dinner is served at the stay.
  • Overnight stay in Lachung.
4Day 4: Yumthang Valley | Return to Gangtok
  • After an early breakfast, drive to Yumthang Valley, about 25 km from Lachung.
  • Walk among the meadows and river, and see the hot springs; the valley has flowers in spring and snow in winter.
  • Return to Lachung for lunch, then drive back to Gangtok, a long day on the road.
  • Arrive in Gangtok in the evening and check in.
  • Overnight stay in Gangtok.
5Day 5: Gangtok to Pelling | Rumtek Monastery
  • After breakfast, check out and visit Rumtek Monastery near Gangtok.
  • Drive west to Pelling, about 5 to 6 hours in all, with a lunch stop.
  • Check in at your hotel and enjoy the mountain air.
  • Spend the evening at leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Pelling.
6Day 6: Pemayangtse | Rabdentse | Chenrezig Statue and Skywalk
  • After breakfast, visit Pemayangtse Monastery.
  • Walk through the ruins of Rabdentse, the old capital of Sikkim.
  • Visit the Chenrezig statue and Skywalk, for views of the Kanchenjunga range in clear weather.
  • Return to the hotel and enjoy a free evening.
  • Overnight stay in Pelling.
7Day 7: Departure from Bagdogra
  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
  • Drive to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri station, about 5 to 6 hours by road.
  • Book an afternoon or evening departure to allow for the road journey.

Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.

Inclusions

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Gangtok on twin sharing (2 before and 1 after Lachung)
  • 1 night stay in Lachung on twin sharing, with dinner
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Pelling on twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast
  • AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Permits for Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La (subject to the day and conditions) and North Sikkim, arranged by us
  • Sightseeing in Gangtok and Pelling as per itinerary
  • Services of a trip captain throughout the tour
  • Indian meal options on request, subject to availability
  • Assistance from our travel experts

Exclusions

  • Flights or trains to and from Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri
  • Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
  • Camera fees at monasteries and viewpoints, where charged
  • Optional activities such as yak rides and river rafting
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions
  • GST as applicable

Other Info

Must carry

  • Original government photo ID for every traveller, plus photocopies
  • A few passport-size photographs, in case permits need them
  • Thermals, a warm jacket, gloves and a woollen cap for Tsomgo, Lachung and Yumthang
  • Waterproof jacket or umbrella
  • Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and lip balm
  • Personal medicines, including motion-sickness and altitude tablets if your doctor advises them
  • Some cash, as ATMs and mobile networks can be patchy outside Gangtok

Notes

  • This trip travels on winding mountain roads and some days involve 5 to 7 hours of driving.
  • Carry a valid government photo ID for every traveller (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence); it is needed for hotel check-in and for permits.
  • Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
  • The order of the itinerary may change with weather, road or operational conditions, without reducing the sights covered.
  • Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La need permits, which we arrange. Nathu La is open only on certain days of the week and in good weather, so it cannot be guaranteed; if it is closed we add another local sight.
  • Lachung and Yumthang need permits, which we arrange. Rooms in Lachung are simple, and hot water, heating and power can be limited in cold weather. Roads to North Sikkim can close after rain or snow.
  • Tsomgo Lake is at about 3,780 m and Nathu La at about 4,310 m. Go slowly, drink water and tell your driver if you feel unwell; take medical advice first if you have heart or breathing problems.
  • Heavy rain from June to September can cause landslides and road delays in Sikkim, especially towards North Sikkim; sightseeing may be rearranged for safety.
  • This is a group departure and runs on minimum numbers; we will inform you in advance if a departure needs to change. A trip captain accompanies the group throughout.

See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.