Sikkim Highlights
Gangtok, the Yumthang valley and Pelling

The essential Sikkim in one seamless journey — Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake, the flower valley of Yumthang in the north, and the Kanchenjunga views of Pelling.

7 Days / 6 Nights Gangtok · Lachung · Yumthang · Pelling Best for First-time Sikkim, families
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The essential Sikkim

The best of Sikkim, seamlessly

This is Sikkim at its most rewarding — the lively capital of Gangtok, the glacial Tsomgo Lake, the flower-filled Yumthang valley high in the north, and Pelling with its breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak.

Every drive, permit and stay is arranged for you in a private car, so you simply travel and take it in. We pace the altitude gently and time Yumthang for its finest season.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Route
Gangtok · Lachung · Pelling
Best time
Mar–Jun, Oct–Dec
Difficulty
Easy–Moderate
Ideal for
First-time Sikkim, families
Highest point
Yumthang ~3,600 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • Kanchenjunga sunrise from Pelling
  • The Yumthang Valley of Flowers
  • Glacial Tsomgo Lake near Gangtok
  • Rumtek and Pemayangtse monasteries
  • MG Marg, the heart of Gangtok
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 at Bagdogra airport (or NJP station) and drive up to Gangtok.

Afternoon

The scenic climb along the Teesta river into the hills.

Evening

A stroll on the pedestrian MG Marg and a Sikkimese dinner.

Night stayGangtok
MealsDinner
Altitude~1,650 m
Road & seasonGood mountain highway along the Teesta.
Food to tryMomos, thukpa, Sikkimese thali
Photo spotsThe Teesta valley, MG Marg
Good to knowAn easy first day to acclimatise.
Day 2

Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Route: Gangtok · Tsomgo · Gangtok≈110 km round · day trip
Morning

Drive up to the glacial Tsomgo (Changu) Lake at 3,780 m.

Afternoon

The Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and, with a permit, a Nathula Pass option.

Evening

Return to Gangtok.

Night stayGangtok
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~3,780 m
Road & seasonSteep mountain road; a permit is required (we arrange).
Food to tryHot noodles at the lake
Photo spotsTsomgo Lake, yaks, prayer flags
OptionalNathula Pass (extra permit, closed some days)
Good to knowDress warm; the lake can be freezing even in summer.
Day 3

Gangtok → Lachung

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

A long, spectacular drive into North Sikkim past waterfalls.

Afternoon

The Seven Sisters and Bhim Nala falls en route.

Evening

Arrive the mountain village of Lachung.

Night stayLachung
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
Altitude~2,700 m
Road & seasonRough mountain road; a North Sikkim permit is required (we arrange).
Food to tryLocal Sikkimese dinner
Photo spotsWaterfalls, the Lachung valley
Good to knowA long driving day into a protected border region.
Day 4

Yumthang Valley → Gangtok

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

An early excursion to the Yumthang Valley of Flowers (and, in season, Zero Point).

Afternoon

The hot springs and rhododendron meadows below snow peaks.

Evening

The long drive back to Gangtok.

Night stayGangtok
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~3,600 m
Road & seasonHigh-altitude mountain road.
Food to tryPacked refreshments
Photo spotsYumthang meadows, snow peaks
OptionalZero Point (Yumesamdong, ~4,700 m), seasonal
Good to knowRhododendrons bloom Apr–May; snow lingers into spring.
Day 5

Gangtok → Pelling

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

Drive west across Sikkim towards Pelling.

Afternoon

The Rumtek monastery near Gangtok en route, then the western hills.

Evening

Arrive Pelling for the first Kanchenjunga views.

Night stayPelling
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~2,150 m
Road & seasonGood mountain roads.
Food to tryLocal cuisine
Photo spotsRumtek, the western ranges
Day 6

Pelling sightseeing

Route: Pellinglocal · local day
Morning

A dawn Kanchenjunga view, then the Pemayangtse monastery and Rabdentse ruins.

Afternoon

The sacred Khecheopalri Lake and the Kanchenjunga (Rimbi) falls.

Evening

The Sky Walk and a quiet evening.

Night stayPelling
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~2,150 m
Road & seasonLocal sightseeing.
Food to trySikkimese fare
Photo spotsKanchenjunga at dawn, Pemayangtse
OptionalThe Singshore suspension bridge
Day 7

Pelling → departure

Route: Pelling · Bagdogra / NJP≈150 km · 5 hrs
Morning

A final mountain morning.

Afternoon

Drive down to Bagdogra airport or NJP station.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~130 m
Road & seasonDescending mountain highway.
Food to try
Photo spotsThe Teesta valley
Good to knowEasily extended with Darjeeling.
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

Sikkim Highlights FAQs

The best window is Mar–Jun, Oct–Dec. 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 7 Days / 6 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 first-time sikkim, families. Difficulty is rated Easy–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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