Complete Sikkim
the whole state, end to end

The definitive Sikkim — Gangtok and Tsomgo, the high north of Lachen, Gurudongmar and Yumthang, Pelling’s Kanchenjunga and the monasteries of the west, in one grand journey.

10 Days / 9 Nights Gangtok · Lachen · Lachung · Pelling Best for All-in-one, enthusiasts
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All of Sikkim

Every side of Sikkim, seamlessly

This is Sikkim in full — the capital and its glacial lake, the high Himalaya of the far north with sacred Gurudongmar and the flower valley of Yumthang, and the serene west under Kanchenjunga, woven into one carefully-paced grand circuit.

Everything is arranged for you in a private car, with every protected-area permit, monastery visit and mountain drive handled, so you simply travel through the many worlds of Sikkim.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Route
Gangtok · Lachen · Lachung · Pelling
Best time
Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov
Difficulty
Moderate
Ideal for
All-in-one, enthusiasts
Highest point
Gurudongmar ~5,430 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake & Nathula
  • Gurudongmar Lake in the far north
  • The Yumthang Valley of Flowers
  • Kanchenjunga views from Pelling
  • Rumtek and Pemayangtse monasteries
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive → Gangtok

Route: Bagdogra / NJP · Gangtok≈120 km · 4–4.5 hrs
Morning

Arrive and drive up to Gangtok.

Afternoon

Rest and acclimatise.

Evening

An evening on MG Marg.

Night stayGangtok
MealsDinner
Altitude~1,650 m
Road & seasonGood mountain highway.
Food to tryMomos, thukpa
Photo spotsThe valley, MG Marg
Day 2

Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir & Nathula

Route: Gangtok · Tsomgo · Nathula≈115 km round · full day
Morning

Drive up to the glacial Tsomgo Lake.

Afternoon

The Baba Mandir and, with a permit, the Nathula Pass.

Evening

Return to Gangtok.

Night stayGangtok
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~4,310 m
Road & seasonSteep mountain road; permits required.
Food to tryHot noodles at the lake
Photo spotsTsomgo, Nathula
Good to knowNathula needs an extra permit and is closed some days.
Day 3

Gangtok → Lachen

Route: Gangtok · Lachen≈120 km · 6–7 hrs
Morning

A scenic drive north along the Teesta.

Afternoon

Waterfalls and mountain hamlets en route.

Evening

Arrive Lachen; an early night.

Night stayLachen
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
Altitude~2,750 m
Road & seasonRough mountain road; protected-area permit (we arrange).
Food to tryLocal dinner
Photo spotsTeesta gorge, Lachen
Day 4

Gurudongmar Lake → Lachung

Route: Lachen · Gurudongmar · Lachung≈150 km · long day
Morning

A pre-dawn drive to sacred Gurudongmar Lake (~5,430 m).

Afternoon

Return to Lachen, then transfer to Lachung.

Evening

Arrive Lachung.

Night stayLachung
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
Altitude~5,430 m
Road & seasonVery high-altitude road; weather-dependent.
Food to tryWarm meals en route
Photo spotsGurudongmar Lake
Good to knowAscend slowly; consult a doctor if you have heart/BP issues.
Day 5

Yumthang Valley → Gangtok

Route: Lachung · Yumthang · Gangtok≈50 km + return · excursion + long drive
Morning

An early excursion to the Yumthang Valley of Flowers.

Afternoon

Zero Point in season, then the long drive south.

Evening

Arrive Gangtok.

Night stayGangtok
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~4,700 m
Road & seasonHigh-altitude then descending road.
Food to tryPacked refreshments
Photo spotsYumthang, Zero Point
OptionalZero Point (seasonal)
Good to knowRhododendrons bloom Apr–May.
Day 6

Gangtok → Pelling

Route: Gangtok · Rumtek · Pelling≈120 km · 4.5–5 hrs
Morning

The Rumtek monastery near Gangtok.

Afternoon

Drive west across Sikkim to Pelling.

Evening

The first Kanchenjunga views at sunset.

Night stayPelling
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~2,150 m
Road & seasonGood mountain roads.
Food to tryLocal cuisine
Photo spotsRumtek, the western ranges
Day 7

Pelling sightseeing

Route: Pellinglocal · local day
Morning

A dawn Kanchenjunga view, then Pemayangtse monastery.

Afternoon

The Rabdentse ruins and the Sky Walk.

Evening

The Rimbi and Kanchenjunga falls.

Night stayPelling
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~2,150 m
Road & seasonLocal sightseeing.
Food to tryLocal fare
Photo spotsPemayangtse, the Sky Walk
Day 8

Khecheopalri & Yuksom

Route: Pelling · Khecheopalri · Yuksom≈70 km round · day trip
Morning

The sacred Khecheopalri wishing lake.

Afternoon

Yuksom, Sikkim’s first capital, and the Singshore bridge.

Evening

Return to Pelling.

Night stayPelling
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,780 m
Road & seasonWinding mountain roads.
Food to tryVillage lunch
Photo spotsKhecheopalri, Singshore bridge
Day 9

Pelling → Gangtok / hills

Route: Pelling · Ravangla / Namchi≈80 km · 3–4 hrs
Morning

The Buddha Park at Ravangla and the Char Dham complex at Namchi.

Afternoon

Temi tea garden, Sikkim’s only tea estate.

Evening

A final Himalayan evening.

Night stayGangtok / Ravangla
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~2,000 m
Road & seasonGood mountain roads.
Food to trySikkimese cuisine
Photo spotsBuddha Park, Temi tea
OptionalTea-tasting at Temi
Day 10

Departure

Route: Gangtok · Bagdogra / NJP≈120 km · 4 hrs
Morning

A relaxed morning.

Afternoon

Drive down to Bagdogra or NJP.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~130 m
Road & seasonDescending highway.
Food to try
Photo spotsThe Teesta
Good to knowCan be extended with Darjeeling or Kalimpong.
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Complete Sikkim FAQs

The best window is Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Bagdogra / NJP and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 10 Days / 9 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for all-in-one, enthusiasts. Difficulty is rated Moderate, and we adjust everything to your comfort.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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