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Sikkim

Himalayan gem with stunning mountain views, Buddhist monasteries, and pristine natural beauty.

2.5 hrs
Flight Time
Mar-May
Best Time
INR
Currency
₹28,000
Avg. Budget

The Hidden Himalayan Kingdom

Once a Buddhist kingdom, Sikkim remains one of India's best-kept secrets. Rhododendrons bloom in valleys watched over by Kanchenjunga, ancient monasteries perch on impossible ridges, and the warmth of the Sikkimese people makes every visitor feel welcome.

Top Experiences

Kanchenjunga Views

Third highest peak visible from Gangtok

Rumtek Monastery

Important seat of the Kagyu lineage

Tsomgo Lake

Sacred glacial lake near the China border

Pelling

Mountain views and ancient monastery ruins

Yumthang Valley

Valley of flowers in the Himalayas

Organic Living

India's first fully organic state

Sikkim Itineraries

Choose from our curated tour packages, or let us customize one just for you.

Option 1

5-Day Gangtok & Around

5 Days / 4 Nights

1

Arrive Gangtok

Arrive Bagdogra airport. Drive to Gangtok (4 hours). En route visit Teesta River viewpoint. Evening MG Marg walk.

2

Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. Yak rides at the lake.

3

Gangtok Sightseeing

Local sightseeing: Rumtek Monastery, Do-Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Flower Exhibition Centre.

4

Gangtok to Pelling

Drive to Pelling (5 hours) via Ravangla with Buddha Park. Visit Pemayangtse Monastery. Kanchenjunga views.

5

Pelling & Departure

Early morning Kanchenjunga sunrise. Visit Khecheopalri Lake and Rabdentse Ruins. Drive to Bagdogra airport.

Option 2

8-Day Sikkim Darjeeling

8 Days / 7 Nights

1

Arrive Darjeeling

Arrive Bagdogra. Drive to Darjeeling (3 hours). Evening Mall Road walk.

2

Darjeeling Sightseeing

Early morning Tiger Hill for sunrise. Visit Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoo.

3

Darjeeling to Gangtok

Visit tea gardens. Drive to Gangtok (4 hours). Evening at MG Marg.

4

Tsomgo Lake Excursion

Full day trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple. Yak rides.

5

Gangtok Sightseeing

Visit Rumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.

6

Gangtok to Lachung

Drive to Lachung (6 hours) in North Sikkim. Scenic route along Teesta River.

7

Yumthang Valley

Morning excursion to Yumthang Valley - Valley of Flowers. Continue to Zero Point if open. Return to Gangtok.

8

Gangtok Departure

Morning at leisure. Transfer to Bagdogra airport for departure.

Travel Tips for Sikkim

Permits Required

ILP needed for restricted areas (Nathula, Tsomgo). Arranged through tour operators or hotels. Carry passport copies.

Best Seasons

March-May for rhododendrons, October-December for clear mountain views. Monsoon brings landslides but lush greenery.

Altitude Care

Gangtok is comfortable but Nathula and Yumthang are high. Stay hydrated. Don't rush to high altitude.

Local Experiences

Try momos and thukpa. Visit a monastery at prayer time. Stay in mountain homestays for authentic experience.

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