Gangtok & North Sikkim Snow Trip
Snow at Zero Point, rhododendrons in Yumthang and Tsomgo Lake from Gangtok, with all permits arranged.
Trip at a glance
- Duration5 days / 4 nights
- Starts inGangtok
- RouteGangtok · Lachung & Yumthang
- Places2 destinations
- StateSikkim, India
- Ideal forHill-station holidays, Adventure holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1QMA3S
Best time to visit: March to May and October to December




Trip overview
Snow at Zero Point, rhododendrons in Yumthang and Tsomgo Lake from Gangtok, with all permits arranged.
The route spends 2 nights in Gangtok and 2 nights in Lachung & Yumthang, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits hill-station holidays and adventure holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Gangtok
- Arrive via Pakyong Airport (PYG) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Banjhakri Falls: Park and waterfall
Day 2Gangtok: Ropeway and MG Marg
- Ropeway
- MG Marg: Car-free promenade
Day 3Gangtok to Lachung & Yumthang
- Travel from Gangtok to Lachung & Yumthang by private vehicle
- Check in at your Lachung & Yumthang hotel
- Yumthang Valley: Rhododendron valley with hot springs
Day 4Lachung & Yumthang: Zero Point (Yumesamdong) and Bhim Nala Falls
- Zero Point (Yumesamdong): Snowfields at about 4,700 m
- Bhim Nala Falls: Waterfall on the road
Day 5Depart from Lachung & Yumthang
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Bagdogra (IXB) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Realistic drive times on hill roads
- Viewpoints planned for clear mornings
- Warm layers advised even in summer
- Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
- Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Gangtok: Carry ID photos and copies; permits for Tsomgo and Nathula are issued a day ahead.
- Lachung & Yumthang: North Sikkim needs a Protected Area Permit and a registered local vehicle; we arrange both.
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