Private, tailor-made journeys through Sikkim — Gangtok and glacial Tsomgo Lake, the flower valley of Yumthang and sacred Gurudongmar in the high north, and Pelling’s soaring views of Kanchenjunga.
Sikkim is the eastern Himalaya at its most beautiful — a tiny, pristine state where prayer flags flutter over glacial lakes, rhododendrons carpet high valleys, and Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak, watches over ancient monasteries.
For more than four years we have designed private Sikkim journeys for travellers who want depth without logistics. A private car carries you from Gangtok’s lively MG Marg to the glacial Tsomgo Lake, into the high north of Lachen, Gurudongmar and Yumthang, and west to Pelling under Kanchenjunga — with every mountain permit arranged.
Because no two travellers are alike, no two of our journeys are either — mountains, monasteries, flowers and adventure are all shaped around you and the altitude.
Tell us how you love to travel, and we’ll send a tailored Sikkim itinerary and quote — with no obligation and no hidden charges.
Private, fully-customisable itineraries to begin from — tap any for the full day-by-day plan.
The best of Sikkim — capital, flower valley & Kanchenjunga.
View full details →The capital, a glacial lake and the old Silk Road pass.
View full details →The high Himalaya — Gurudongmar Lake & Yumthang.
View full details →Kanchenjunga views, monasteries and sacred lakes.
View full details →Two hill capitals, tea gardens and the toy train.
View full details →The whole state, end to end, in one grand journey.
View full details →An example of how your days might flow — every detail is tailored to your pace and the altitude.
The scenic climb along the Teesta to Sikkim’s cheerful capital and MG Marg.
The glacial Tsomgo Lake and, with a permit, the Nathula Pass.
A spectacular drive into North Sikkim past waterfalls.
The Valley of Flowers and its hot springs below snow peaks.
West across Sikkim, via Rumtek, to Kanchenjunga country.
Pemayangtse monastery, Rabdentse ruins and the Sky Walk.
A last mountain morning and transfer to Bagdogra or NJP.
March to June brings spring blooms and clear skies, while October to December offers the crispest Kanchenjunga views. The monsoon can disrupt mountain roads, so we plan around it.
| Month | Season | Weather & what to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | Shoulder | Cold and clear; crisp Kanchenjunga views, with snow possible in the high north. |
| Feb | Shoulder | Cold but bright; a quiet, scenic time as spring approaches. |
| Mar | Peak | Mild and lovely; rhododendrons begin and the high north reopens. |
| Apr | Peak | Spring at its best — the Yumthang valley blooms and skies are clear. |
| May | Peak | Warm, green and gorgeous; peak season for flowers and mountain views. |
| Jun | Shoulder | Early monsoon showers begin; still good early in the month. |
| Jul | Off | Peak monsoon — heavy rain and landslides can disrupt mountain roads. |
| Aug | Off | Wet and green; travel to the high north is often restricted. |
| Sep | Shoulder | Rains ease; fresh, washed-clean views return late in the month. |
| Oct | Peak | Superb — clear skies, crisp air and the finest Kanchenjunga views. |
| Nov | Peak | Cool, dry and clear; excellent for the high north before winter snow. |
| Dec | Shoulder | Cold and clear; beautiful views, with snow starting in the far north. |
Sikkim is the jewel of the eastern Himalaya — glacial lakes and flower valleys, ancient monasteries and the towering wall of Kanchenjunga. Here is every major destination, when to go and what not to miss.
Sikkim’s lively hill capital — monasteries, viewpoints and the pedestrian MG Marg.
Don’t miss: MG Marg, Rumtek, the ropeway
Gangtok tour →A sacred glacial lake at 3,780 m, ringed by snow and grazing yaks.
Don’t miss: The frozen lake, yak rides
Day trip →The historic 4,310 m pass on the old Silk Road to Tibet.
Don’t miss: The border post, the high views
With permit →The seat of the Karmapa — Sikkim’s largest and most important monastery.
Don’t miss: The golden stupa, the murals
On the tour →A dramatic zig-zag mountain road on the old Silk Route in East Sikkim.
Don’t miss: The hairpin viewpoints, Thambi View
Plan this →A pretty mountain village and the base for the Yumthang valley.
Don’t miss: The village, the gompa
North Sikkim →The Valley of Flowers — rhododendron meadows and hot springs below snow peaks.
Don’t miss: Rhododendrons, the hot springs
North Sikkim →A high village and the base for sacred Gurudongmar Lake.
Don’t miss: The valley, the monastery
North Sikkim →One of the highest lakes on earth (~5,430 m), sacred and startlingly blue.
Don’t miss: The lake, the Tibetan plateau
North Sikkim →The last outpost above Yumthang (~4,700 m), often snow-covered.
Don’t miss: The snowfields, the views
Seasonal →A serene hill town waking to a full wall of Kanchenjunga.
Don’t miss: The dawn views, the Sky Walk
Pelling tour →A magnificent 17th-century monastery, one of Sikkim’s oldest.
Don’t miss: The carved shrine, the wooden model
With Pelling →A sacred wishing lake in the forest, revered by Buddhists and Hindus.
Don’t miss: The still lake, prayer flags
With Pelling →Sikkim’s first capital and the trailhead for the Dzongri–Goecha La trek.
Don’t miss: The coronation throne, the trailhead
With Pelling →A quiet ridge town with the vast Buddha Park and mountain views.
Don’t miss: The Buddha Park, Ralang monastery
On the grand tour →Home to the Char Dham complex and the giant Samdruptse statue.
Don’t miss: Char Dham, Samdruptse
On the grand tour →Sikkim’s only tea estate, beautiful on a sunny ridge.
Don’t miss: The tea slopes, a tasting
On the grand tour →The queen of the hills next door — tea, the toy train and Tiger Hill.
Don’t miss: Tiger Hill sunrise, the toy train
Add Darjeeling →When you travel shapes what you see. Here is how each season plays out in Sikkim, and where to head.
The best season for the north — the Yumthang valley blooms with rhododendrons, skies are clear and the high lakes reopen. Warm days and gorgeous mountain views.
Sikkim Highlights →Crisp, dry and clear with the sharpest Kanchenjunga views of the year — superb for the high north before winter snow.
Complete Sikkim →Green and quiet, but heavy rain and landslides can disrupt mountain roads, so North Sikkim travel is often restricted. We plan carefully.
Plan a trip →Whatever your style — family, honeymoon, luxury, a quick escape or an adventure — there is a private Sikkim journey shaped for it.
Tsomgo, Gurudongmar and the flower valley of Yumthang, under the highest peaks of the east.
Rumtek, Pemayangtse and the living Buddhist heritage of the Himalaya.
Wake to the world’s third-highest peak at Pelling and on the Tiger Hill sunrise.
Gangtok, Tsomgo and Pelling make a gentle, scenic first Himalayan trip for families.
Nathula, the Silk Route and the high lakes of the far north for the adventurous.
Serene Pelling, misty Gangtok and the flower valleys make a romantic mountain escape.
Darjeeling’s tea gardens and the UNESCO Himalayan railway, paired with Gangtok.
The whole state — capital, high north and the west — in one grand circuit.
A quick side-by-side of our most-loved Sikkim journeys. Every one is private and fully customisable.
| Trip style | Ideal length | Ideal for | Covers | Signature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikkim Highlights | 7 days | First trip | Gangtok · Lachung · Pelling | Capital, flower valley & Kanchenjunga |
| Gangtok, Tsomgo & Nathula | 4 days | Short escape | Gangtok · Tsomgo · Nathula | The capital and the high passes |
| North Sikkim | 6 days | Adventure | Lachen · Lachung · Gurudongmar | The high Himalaya of the north |
| Pelling & West Sikkim | 4 days | Nature & culture | Pelling · Khecheopalri | Kanchenjunga, monasteries & lakes |
| Gangtok & Darjeeling | 6 days | Two hill capitals | Gangtok · Darjeeling | Tea, the toy train & Tsomgo |
| Complete Sikkim | 10 days | All-in-one | Gangtok → Pelling | Everything, seamlessly |
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March to June and October to December are the best times — spring brings the Yumthang rhododendrons and clear skies, while autumn offers the crispest Kanchenjunga views. The monsoon (July–September) can bring landslides on mountain roads, so we plan carefully.
Four days cover Gangtok and Tsomgo or Pelling; seven days add North Sikkim and Yumthang; and ten days make a complete circuit with the high north and the west. We shape it to your pace and the altitude.
Yes — Indian visitors need permits for Tsomgo Lake, Nathula and all of North Sikkim (Lachen, Lachung, Gurudongmar, Yumthang), and foreign nationals need an Inner Line/Protected Area Permit for the state and restricted areas. We arrange every permit for you.
Yes — both lie in North Sikkim and are covered by our North Sikkim and Complete tours. Gurudongmar sits above 5,400 m, so we route and pace the ascent carefully; those with heart or blood-pressure conditions should consult a doctor first.
By air to Bagdogra (IXB) near Siliguri, or by train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP), followed by a 4–5 hour mountain drive to Gangtok. Pakyong airport near Gangtok also operates limited flights. We handle every transfer in a private car.
Very — Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling are gentle and scenic, ideal for families and seniors. For the high north we pace the altitude carefully and advise on health; Gurudongmar in particular is best for those in good health.
Delicious and warming — momos, thukpa, gundruk, phagshapa and local Sikkimese thalis, with plenty of choice in Gangtok. We arrange menus and dietary needs to suit you.
Every trip is private and tailor-made, so we quote per person after learning your plan — the season, hotel tier and how far north you travel all matter, always with a GST invoice and no hidden charges.
Sikkim is famed for Kanchenjunga (the world’s third-highest peak), its glacial lakes such as Tsomgo and Gurudongmar, the Yumthang Valley of Flowers, ancient Buddhist monasteries like Rumtek and Pemayangtse, and being India’s first fully organic state.
March to June for spring blooms and clear skies (the Yumthang rhododendrons peak in April–May), and October to December for the crispest Kanchenjunga views. The monsoon (July–September) can bring landslides on mountain roads.
Yes — permits are needed for Tsomgo Lake, Nathula and all of North Sikkim (Lachen, Lachung, Gurudongmar, Yumthang). Foreign nationals also need an Inner Line/Protected Area Permit for the state. We arrange every permit for you.
Gurudongmar sits above 5,400 m, so we route the ascent from Lachen with proper acclimatisation and an early start. It is a wonderful experience for healthy travellers; those with heart or blood-pressure conditions, or who are pregnant, should consult a doctor first.
By air to Bagdogra (IXB) near Siliguri, by train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP), or by limited flights to Pakyong near Gangtok — each followed by a scenic mountain drive. We handle every transfer in a private vehicle.
Four days suit Gangtok with Tsomgo or Pelling; seven days add North Sikkim and Yumthang; and ten days make a complete circuit of the capital, the high north and the west. We tailor it to your pace and the altitude.
Yes — Tsomgo, Nathula, Yumthang’s Zero Point and Gurudongmar often have snow, especially from winter into spring. For guaranteed snowfields, Zero Point (seasonal) and the high north are best.
Very — Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling are gentle and scenic and ideal for families and seniors. For the high north we pace the altitude carefully and advise on health; the highest lakes are best for those in good health.
Yumthang is a stunning high valley in North Sikkim where, in April and May, rhododendrons and alpine flowers carpet the meadows below snow peaks, with natural hot springs nearby. It is one of the loveliest sights in the eastern Himalaya.
Yes — Darjeeling sits just next door, so our Gangtok & Darjeeling tour pairs Sikkim’s capital and Tsomgo Lake with Darjeeling’s tea gardens, toy train and the Tiger Hill sunrise in one easy journey.
Warming and delicious — momos, thukpa, gundruk, phagshapa and Sikkimese thalis, with good variety in Gangtok. As an organic state, Sikkim’s produce is especially fresh. We arrange menus and dietary needs to suit you.
Nathula is open to Indian nationals with a permit on most days but closes on some weekdays and in bad weather, and it is not open to foreign nationals. We confirm availability and arrange the permit before your trip.
Layered warm clothing, a windproof jacket, gloves and a hat even in summer for the high areas, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and any personal medication. We share a detailed packing list once your itinerary is set.
They are rough, high mountain roads and travel is by permit with local jeeps in places, but our experienced drivers and gentle pacing make it comfortable. Weather can occasionally change plans, and we always keep safety first.
Completely — mountains, monasteries, flowers, tea and adventure are all shaped around you, the season and the altitude, with no fixed departures. Tell us your interests and dates and we design the journey to match.
Tell us your dates and how you love to travel. Your personal designer will send a tailored itinerary and quote within one working day — no obligation, no hidden charges.