9 Nights / 10 Days
Sikkim & Darjeeling Grand Tour
Gangtok · Lachen · Gurudongmar · Lachung · Yumthang
Ideal for: A once-in-a-lifetime Eastern Himalaya holiday
Complete Sikkim
Complete Sikkim Tour: Gangtok, North Sikkim, East Sikkim & Pelling – 7 Nights / 8 Days
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Starts & ends: Bagdogra / NJP / Siliguri
- From ₹20,250 per person
Tour overview
Sikkim end to end: the high lakes and valleys of North Sikkim, Changu Lake in the east, the giant statues of South Sikkim and the Kanchenjunga views of Pelling.
This is the complete Sikkim circuit, planned in the order that makes sense for altitude and driving: Gangtok first, then North Sikkim, back to Gangtok for East Sikkim, and finally west via Ravangla and Namchi to Pelling.
Breakfast and dinner are included throughout – important in North Sikkim, where there are very few places to eat.
Ideal for: Travellers who want to see all of Sikkim in one trip. Places covered: Gangtok, Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake, Lachung, Yumthang, Changu Lake, Ravangla, Namchi, Pelling.
Highlights
- Gurudongmar Lake at about 17,000 ft
- Yumthang Valley and its hot spring
- Changu Lake and Baba Mandir
- Ravangla Buddha Park and Namchi Char Dham
- Pelling Skywalk and Pemayangtse Monastery
- Waterfalls all the way: Seven Sisters, Naga, Kanchenjunga and Rimbi
Day-by-day itinerary
Distances, drive times and altitudes are approximate and vary with road and weather conditions. Points marked optional are extra.
Day1
Siliguri (IXB/NJP) to Gangtok
≈ 120–125 km · 4–5 hrs
Pickup at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP Railway Station and drive along the Teesta river to Gangtok. Check in and spend the evening on MG Marg. We collect the documents needed for your North Sikkim permit today.
Day2
Gangtok to Lachen (North Sikkim)
≈ 110–125 km · 6–7 hrs
A scenic drive north with waterfall stops along the way. Early dinner and rest in Lachen – tomorrow starts before dawn.
- Seven Sisters Waterfall
- Amitabh Bachchan Falls
- Bhim Nala Waterfall
- Naga Waterfall
Day3
Gurudongmar Lake, then on to Lachung
Pre-dawn start · lake at ≈ 5,180 m
Leave Lachen early for the sacred Gurudongmar Lake, then return for breakfast and cross over to Lachung for the night.
- Gurudongmar Lake
- Chopta Valley optional
- Lachen Monastery
Day4
Lachung to Gangtok via Yumthang Valley
Morning excursion + ≈ 120 km drive
Explore the Yumthang Valley in the morning, with optional extensions to Zero Point or Mt Katao if roads allow, then drive back to Gangtok.
- Yumthang Valley
- Hot spring
- Zero Point optional
- Mt Katao optional
Day5
East Sikkim day trip from Gangtok
≈ 40–56 km each way · up to ≈ 4,310 m
A permit day in a Sikkim-registered vehicle to the high lakes and passes of East Sikkim. Return to Gangtok by late afternoon.
- Changu (Tsomgo) Lake
- Baba Mandir
- Kanchenjunga viewpoint
- Nathula Pass optional
Day6
Gangtok to Pelling via Ravangla and Namchi
Full day · ≈ 130–150 km with sightseeing
Head west through South Sikkim, stopping at its giant statues and pilgrimage sites, and reach Pelling by evening.
- Ravangla Buddha Park
- Char Dham (Siddhesvara Dham), Namchi
- Samdruptse
- Sai Mandir
Day7
Pelling sightseeing
Local · full day
A day of monasteries, waterfalls and Kanchenjunga views around Pelling.
- Pemayangtse Monastery
- Rabdentse Ruins (bird sanctuary)
- Sangachoeling Monastery
- Pelling Skywalk
- Kanchenjunga Waterfall
- Khecheopalri Lake
- Sangay Waterfall
- Orange garden
- Rimbi Waterfall
Day8
Pelling to Siliguri (IXB/NJP)
≈ 135–145 km · 5–6 hrs
Check out after breakfast and drive back to the plains, timed for your flight or train.
What's included
- Private cab for the full itinerary, with pickup and drop at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP Railway Station
- Hotel accommodation on a sharing basis (hotel category confirmed in your quote)
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking on the planned route
- Help arranging protected-area permits where the route needs them
Not included
- Lunch, snacks and drinks
- Permit fees, entry tickets, camera fees, ropeway and toy-train tickets
- Sightseeing marked (Optional) – charged extra if you choose it
- Flights, train tickets and travel insurance
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed under inclusions
Prices are per person. “Min. 4” or “Min. 6” means the rate applies when at least that many travellers book together. Rates can change with season, dates and hotel category – your written quote is final.
Permits & important notes
- North Sikkim (Lachen, Lachung, Gurudongmar, Yumthang) and Changu Lake need permits, issued for Sikkim-registered vehicles through a registered operator. We arrange them once you send ID copies and photos.
- Foreign nationals can't visit Gurudongmar Lake or Nathula; ask us for an adjusted plan.
- North Sikkim roads close from time to time after landslides or heavy snow. We confirm current access before you book.
Best time for this tour
April–June and October–November are best for North Sikkim. December–March brings snow and possible closures; July–September is monsoon.
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Complete Sikkim: North, East & Pelling: FAQs
What is the price of this Sikkim package?
₹20,250 per person for a group of at least 4 travellers, and ₹21,000 per person for a group of at least 6 (larger groups need a bigger vehicle). It includes the cab and hotel with breakfast and dinner.
Are Zero Point, Chopta Valley and Nathula included?
They are optional add-ons and charged separately, because they depend on road conditions, permits and extra vehicle time.
What if North Sikkim is closed on our dates?
We'll tell you before you book and suggest an alternative such as Zuluk, extra time in Pelling, or Darjeeling.
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