North Sikkim Tour Package

Arrival and pickup: Meet your designated driver at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station at the time agreed in your booking. Your North Sikkim holiday starts here, with the transfer to Gangtok included in the proposed package rather than left for you to arrange independently.

Drive into Sikkim: Leave the plains and gradually climb towards the hills. Depending on the road in operation, the route may follow stretches of the Teesta valley, passing hillside settlements, river views and forested slopes. Plan approximately five to six hours for the drive under ordinary conditions, with longer delays possible because of traffic, weather or road repairs.

Evening in Gangtok: Check into the hotel and rest. If you arrive in good time, explore MG Marg on foot for cafés, shops and an introduction to the city. There is no compulsory sightseeing after a long transfer. Our team will check identity documents and coordinate the permit submission required for the next day's North Sikkim journey.

Overnight: Gangtok. Meals: Dinner as per confirmed package. Note: Late flight arrivals can result in an evening transfer or a change to the recommended travel schedule.

Start in the morning: After breakfast, travel by permitted tourist vehicle towards North Sikkim. The route climbs through the mountains towards Mangan and Chungthang before continuing to Lachen. Driving times are highly variable on this road; keep most of the day available for the transfer rather than promising a quick arrival.

Scenic stops on the way: Seven Sisters Waterfall, Naga Falls and views around Singhik are among the familiar attractions along this corridor. Your driver will choose stops that are actually accessible on the day's approved route. Tashi Viewpoint may be considered near Gangtok if the departure route and timing allow, but it is not a guaranteed detour.

Chungthang: This mountain settlement sits near the meeting of rivers coming from the Lachen and Lachung valleys. Here the road network divides towards the two northern branches. The route through this area has faced major damage and rebuilding in recent years, so travel may follow temporary diversions and checkpoint instructions.

Arrival in Lachen: Check into a local lodge or hotel. Lachen is a small mountain settlement, so rooms and amenities are generally simpler than in Gangtok. Enjoy dinner and prepare warm layers and required documents for the following morning's high-altitude excursion.

Overnight: Lachen. Travel note: The planned Gurudongmar visit depends on valid permissions, road status, checkpoint access and each guest's health.

Very early departure: Leave Lachen before the main daytime traffic, subject to the driver's instructions and permitted checkpoint timings. Travel via Thangu, where the vegetation becomes sparse and the landscape opens into high-altitude grassland and rocky slopes. Breakfast arrangements depend on your lodge and the departure hour.

Gurudongmar Lake: For eligible Indian guests with the correct permit, continue towards the sacred lake at approximately 5,430 metres. Its stark mountain surroundings are memorable, but the air is extremely thin and the weather may be harsh even in months that are warm elsewhere. The stop should be brief. Avoid strenuous walking, and follow the directions of the driver, guide and authorities. Anyone experiencing symptoms of altitude illness must descend rather than continue.

Return through Thangu: A viewpoint or a stop in the Chopta Valley area may be possible if the authorized road, conditions and remaining time permit. Do not treat these as guaranteed additional attractions. Head back to Lachen and continue via Chungthang to Lachung. This is a long driving day, so there is no promise of an additional major sightseeing excursion on arrival.

Arrival in Lachung: Check in and rest. The village lies in the upper Lachung valley and is known for its mountain setting, riverside scenery and traditional homes.

Overnight: Lachung. Critical note: This main itinerary is designed for Indian nationals eligible to obtain Gurudongmar permits. Foreign tourists cannot normally visit Gurudongmar Lake and need a separately approved itinerary.

Morning from Lachung: After breakfast, drive towards Yumthang Valley. The road rises alongside the upper Lachung River, with forest, riverbanks and mountain scenery changing as the elevation increases. Yumthang is roughly 25 kilometres from Lachung, though driving time depends on the season and road surface.

Yumthang Valley: Spend time among the broad valley floor and surrounding Himalayan slopes. In spring, rhododendrons and other seasonal plants may flower in and around Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary. At other times, the main attraction is the open valley and mountain setting. Flowers, snow and views depend on the weather and cannot be promised.

Zero Point (Yumesamdong): Continue beyond Yumthang towards the higher, colder landscape at the end of the tourist road, provided this sector is covered by the permits and open to vehicles. The extension is part of the planned sightseeing scope for the indicative package, but is not guaranteed if road or official restrictions prevent the journey. The altitude is high, the wind may be strong and the visit should be brief.

Hot springs and return: If access, operating arrangements and time allow, make a short stop around the Yumthang hot-spring area on the way back. The existence of hot springs does not mean bathing facilities will necessarily be open. Return to Lachung by afternoon or evening, with time to rest or walk around the village.

Overnight: Lachung. Travel note: This is a dedicated valley-sightseeing day. We do not combine Zero Point with the long drive back to Gangtok, allowing more flexibility than a rushed single-day circuit.

Return through North Sikkim: After breakfast, leave Lachung and begin the descent towards Chungthang and Mangan, then continue to Gangtok on the road designated for current traffic. The upper-valley views gradually give way to villages, wooded hills and deeper river valleys.

Stops along the way: Enjoy brief photo or refreshment breaks at accessible locations where the driver can stop safely. Waterfalls and viewpoints depend on the actual return road, local traffic controls and daylight. No extra destination is promised if a diversion or delay makes it impractical.

Evening in Gangtok: Check into the hotel and relax. Guests with time and energy may visit MG Marg independently. This overnight stay provides a buffer between the remote northern valleys and the flight or rail departure the following day.

Overnight: Gangtok. Travel note: The return may take most of the day; please avoid scheduling a late-evening onward journey from Bagdogra or NJP.

Departure transfer included: After breakfast and hotel checkout, travel by your arranged tourist vehicle from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, according to your confirmed ticket details.

The journey back towards the plains is scenic, but traffic and mountain-road works can affect the time required. Your pickup will be scheduled with a sensible buffer before the flight or train. Please share correct ticket timings well before travel so we can recommend an appropriate departure from Gangtok.

Tour concludes: On arrival at your agreed drop-off point. Flights, rail tickets and any onward travel beyond Bagdogra or NJP are not included.