Sikkim Explorer: Gangtok, Lachung and Pelling

Gangtok · Lachung · Yumthang · Pelling

Duration

7 nights / 8 days

Trip style

Mountain

Stay category

3 to 4 star, or similar

Trip highlights

A 8-day plan as a PDF: the day-by-day itinerary, what is included, good-to-know notes and how to change it. Free, and a copy is emailed to you.

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival and transfer

Arrive at Bagdogra (or New Jalpaiguri) and drive to Darjeeling (about three hours). Check in and rest.

Day 2Gangtok

Drive to Gangtok and visit Ganesh Tok and MG Marg.

Day 3Tsomgo Lake

Take a day trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (permits arranged), returning to Gangtok in the evening.

Day 4Gangtok to Lachung

Drive to Lachung in North Sikkim, past waterfalls.

Day 5Yumthang Valley

Visit the valley of flowers and hot springs, then return to Gangtok.

Day 6Gangtok to Pelling

Drive to Pelling, with views of Kanchenjunga on a clear day, and check in.

Day 7Pelling sights

Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins and the Skywalk.

Day 8Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.

North Sikkim permits are arranged. The road to Lachung can close in bad weather.

Accommodation for the nights shown, in the stay category above, on twin sharing
Private car or coach for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Daily breakfast where the stay offers it, and any other meals confirmed in your quote
Sightseeing as per the itinerary, with a driver who knows the route
Toll, parking and driver charges on the routes shown