Sikkim Explorer — Tsomgo, Lachung & Yumthang
NJP / Bagdogra → Gangtok → Lachung → Yumthang → Gangtok → NJP
About this trip
Day-by-day plan
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Day1
Arrival at NJP / Bagdogra, Drive to Gangtok
Your Sikkim adventure begins the moment driver welcomes you at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport. Set off on a scenic drive up into the hills, tracing the winding Teesta river all the way to Gangtok, with the state entry permits processed at Rangpo along the way. On arrival, check in and freshen up. In the evening, head out for an easy stroll on MG Marg — the clean, traffic-free promenade at the heart of Gangtok, lined with cafés, shops and benches.
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Day2
Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion
After breakfast, set out on the spectacular climb into the high country of East Sikkim. Your first stop is the glacial Tsomgo Lake at 12,400 ft — frozen in winter and ringed with fluttering prayer flags the rest of the year, mirroring the peaks around it. You can add a yak ride along the shore for that classic Himalayan photograph. Continue to the revered Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, a shrine held in deep respect by the armed forces and locals alike. (Nathu La Pass can be added as an optional extension on a separate permit — closed on Mondays, and subject to weather.) Return to the comfort of your Gangtok hotel by evening.
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Day3
Gangtok to Lachung
After breakfast, set off on the long but genuinely rewarding drive deep into North Sikkim. The route passes the cascading Seven Sisters Waterfall and the pretty Bhim Nala Waterfall, with plenty of stops for photographs as the valley narrows and the peaks close in around you. Permits are checked at Chungthang before you enter the protected zone. By evening you reach Lachung, a charming mountain village at 8,600 ft. Nights here are cold and electricity can be limited — but that rustic quiet, tucked between snow-fed rivers and towering slopes, is exactly what makes Lachung special.
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Day4
Yumthang Valley & Zero Point Excursion
An early morning start takes you to the breathtaking Yumthang Valley, the 'Valley of Flowers', where the Lachung Chu river runs through wide alpine meadows framed by snow-capped peaks — a riot of rhododendron blooms in spring and a snowy wonderland in winter. Just across the footbridge you'll find natural hot springs, believed to have healing properties. Continue up to Zero Point at a staggering 15,300 ft — the last outpost accessible to civilians, surrounded by snow-covered peaks and pristine, untouched scenery. (Zero Point is subject to weather and road conditions and may close during heavy snow.) Return to Lachung by afternoon to relax.
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Day5
Lachung to Gangtok
After a leisurely morning surrounded by the mountains, begin the scenic descent back toward Gangtok, once again passing waterfalls and dramatic river gorges along the way. As you drop in altitude the landscape softens into pine forests and green valleys. Arrive in Gangtok by evening and check in for your final night in the hills, with time to relax or explore MG Marg at your own pace.
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Day6
Gangtok to NJP / Bagdogra
Enjoy one last relaxed morning in the hills before beginning the drive back down to the plains, following the Teesta river the whole way. We drop you at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport in good time for your onward journey. To keep the day stress-free, we recommend allowing at least three hours between your drop and your train or flight — leaving you with unforgettable memories of Sikkim.
What is included
Inclusions
- Private vehicle for the entire trip with an experienced hill driver
- Hotel stay on twin/double sharing basis (3-star, Premium Rooms)
- Breakfast ONLY at the hotels (CP plan)
- All local & protected-area permits (East & North Sikkim) and applicable taxes arranged and paid for
- Fuel, toll, parking, state entry taxes and driver allowance
- Airport / railway station pick-up and drop (point-to-point basis)
- 24×7 on-trip support via WhatsApp group and phone call
Exclusions
- Air fare and train fare
- Lunch, dinner, snacks and any personal expenses
- Nathu La Pass permit and any optional / additional sightseeing
- Sightseeing entry fees, yak ride, camera fees
- Porter, guide and driver tips
- Additional sightseeing or additional vehicle usage beyond the itinerary
- Anything caused by roadblocks, landslides or weather (extra night halts, detours, NH10 diversions)
- Tips, laundry, telephone bills and room service
- Anything not written in the inclusions list
Terms & conditions
- Booking is confirmed only after an advance is received; the balance is payable in full on arrival. Without advance payment, the booking is considered unconfirmed.
- Rates are for the number of passengers quoted. Adding a guest may change the vehicle and the rate.
- The vehicle operates strictly as per the itinerary on a point-to-point basis and is not available for disposal. Any transport beyond the fixed itinerary must be arranged separately.
- Any extra sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary is chargeable. Local market visits and evening outings are chargeable.
- Hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking; a similar-category hotel is provided if the named one is full. If the allotted hotel is more than 4 km from the main location, extra transfer charges may apply.
- Sikkim protected-area permits require a valid photo ID for every guest — Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence. Aadhaar and PAN are NOT accepted for Sikkim permits. Both-side ID copies (PDF/JPEG) and passport-size photos of all members are mandatory. (For hotel check-in, Aadhaar is accepted; PAN is not.)
- North Sikkim (Lachung, Yumthang, Zero Point) depends entirely on daily road and permit conditions; if a road or Zero Point is closed we suggest the nearest alternative and no refund is applicable.
- All sightseeing points cannot always be covered in a single day; we cover as many as time and weather permit. Missed spots cannot be carried to the next day.
- In case of NH10 closure due to natural calamities, extra charges apply for road diversions (₹2,500 for sedan, ₹3,500 for luxury, one way).
- If a guest is unable to visit Nathu La for any guest-related reason (late reporting, health, personal choice, etc.), the permit cost remains payable and is non-refundable.
- A/C generally remains off while driving in hill areas and is available primarily in the plains.
- The company is not responsible for any loss, injury, accident, delay, theft, natural calamity, or missed flight/train/bus due to late arrival or traffic. Guests are responsible for their own valid ID, travel documents and personal belongings.
- Cancellation: More than 30 days before travel — no charge; 11–30 days — 25%; 2–10 days — 50%; same day (journey day) — 100%. (Hotel advance is non-refundable if cancelled within 7 days of check-in.)
- As a responsible tourist, please treat your driver with respect and help keep the hills clean and green.