Hill-station holidays

Sikkim Explorer

Gangtok, North Sikkim's Yumthang Valley and Zero Point, and Pelling's close-up Kanchenjunga views.

Trip at a glance

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Starts inGangtok
RouteGangtok · Lachung & Yumthang · Pelling
Places3 destinations
StateSikkim, India
Ideal forHill-station holidays, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1QEBSK

Best time to visit: March to May and October to December

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Yumthang Valley – Lachung & Yumthang

Trip overview

Gangtok, North Sikkim's Yumthang Valley and Zero Point, and Pelling's close-up Kanchenjunga views.

The route spends 3 nights in Gangtok, 2 nights in Lachung & Yumthang and 2 nights in Pelling, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits hill-station holidays and family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

MG MargTsomgo (Changu) LakeNathula PassYumthang ValleyZero Point (Yumesamdong)Lachung MonasteryKanchenjunga viewsPemayangtse MonasteryRabdentse Ruins

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Gangtok

Arrive via Pakyong Airport (PYG) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Tsomgo (Changu) Lake: Glacial lake at about 3,750 m (permit)

Day 2Gangtok: Banjhakri Falls and Ropeway

Banjhakri Falls: Park and waterfall
Ropeway

Day 3Gangtok: MG Marg and Nathula Pass

MG Marg: Car-free promenade
Nathula Pass: Border pass (permit; closed Mon–Tue)

Day 4Gangtok to Lachung & Yumthang

Travel from Gangtok to Lachung & Yumthang by private vehicle
Check in at your Lachung & Yumthang hotel
Zero Point (Yumesamdong): Snowfields at about 4,700 m

Day 5Lachung & Yumthang: Bhim Nala Falls and Gurudongmar Lake

Bhim Nala Falls: Waterfall on the road
Gurudongmar Lake: Sacred high lake (via Lachen)

Day 6Lachung & Yumthang to Pelling

Travel from Lachung & Yumthang to Pelling by private vehicle
Check in at your Pelling hotel
Kanchenjunga views: Sunrise from the ridge

Day 7Pelling: Pelling Skywalk and Khecheopalri Lake

Pelling Skywalk: Glass walkway and Chenrezig statue
Khecheopalri Lake: Sacred wish-fulfilling lake

Day 8Depart from Pelling

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
Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote

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.
Pelling: Get a room facing the mountain; the sunrise view is the reason to stay.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Gangtok, Lachung & Yumthang, Pelling
Ideal for: Hill-station holidays, Family holidays
Best time: March to May and October to December; March to June and October to December
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1QEBSK

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 7 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Gangtok: March to May and October to December. Lachung & Yumthang: March to June and October to December. Pelling: March to May and October to December.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Gangtok (Pakyong Airport (PYG), about 35 km (limited flights); Bagdogra (IXB), about 125 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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